Jōkōji Station Explained


Jōkōji Station
Native Name:定光寺駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Tamano-cho, Kasugai-shi, Aichi-ken 487-0004
Country:Japan
Coordinates:35.2778°N 137.0811°W
Operator: JR Central
Line: Chūō Main Line
Distance:368.8 kilometers from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Code:CF10
Status:Unstaffed
Opened:January 1, 1924
Passengers:157 daily
Pass Year:FY2017
Map Type:Japan Aichi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Jōkōji Station

is a railway station in the city of Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Tōkai).

Lines

Jōkōji Station is served by the Chūō Main Line, and is located 368.8 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Tokyo Station and 28.1 kilometers from Nagoya Station.

Station layout

The station has two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing and located on an embankment with the station building below. The station building has automated ticket machines, TOICA automated turnstiles and is unattended.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

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Station history

Jōkōji began as the on May 19, 1919. It was upgraded to the on August 15, 1920 and to a full passenger station on January 1, 1924. Along with the division and privatization of JNR on April 1, 1987, the station came under the control and operation of the Central Japan Railway Company.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 157 passengers daily (arriving passengers only).[1]

Surrounding area

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://www.city.kasugai.lg.jp/_res/projects/default_project/_page_/001/016/508/09.pdf. ja: 春日井市統計書 平成30年版 9-1 市内電車運輸状況(続き). 2019. Kasugai City. Japan. Japanese. 5 October 2019.