Owari Asahi Station Explained


Owari Asahi Station
Native Name:尾張旭駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Harata-2591-3 Higashidaidōchō, Owariasahi-shi, Aichi-ken 488-0801
Country:Japan
Coordinates:35.2169°N 137.036°W
Operator: Meitetsu
Line: Meitetsu Seto Line
Distance:14.7 kilometers from
Platforms:2 island platforms
Code:ST15
Status:Staffed
Opened:April 2, 1905
Former:Arai (to 1922)
Asahi-Arai (until 1971)
Passengers:7,796
Pass Year:FY2017
Map Type:Japan Aichi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Owari Asahi Station

right|thumb|250px|Track Layout is a railway station in the city of Owariasahi, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by Meitetsu.[1]

Lines

Owari Asahi Station is served by the Meitetsu Seto Line, and is located 14.7 kilometers from the starting point of the line at .

Station layout

The station has two island platforms connected by an elevated station building. The station has automated ticket machines, Manaca automated turnstiles and is staffed.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

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Station history

Owari Asahi Station was opened on April 2, 1905, as on the privately operated Seto Electric Railway. Its changed its name to on February 24, 1922. The Seto Electric Railway was absorbed into the Meitetsu group on September 1, 1939. The station was renamed to its present name on November 1, 1971. The station was relocated to its present location, and new station building was completed in July 1994.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 7,796 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/rosenzu/line08/eki/1173641_1174.asp . ja:尾張旭. Owari Asahi . Nagoya Railroad . Japanese . 29 November 2010.
  2. Web site: http://www.city.owariasahi.lg.jp/sisei/toukei/sitoukei/h30/sitoukei/documents/9-3.pdf. ja: 9-. 2019. Owariasahi City. Japan. Japanese. 25 October 2019.