Shōwachō Station (Osaka) Explained

Shōwachō Station
Native Name:昭和町駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Type: station
Address:1-9-26 Shōwachō, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Country:Japan
Distance: from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Structure:Underground
Accessible:yes
Tracks:2
Passengers:22,741 daily
Pass Year:FY2011
Map Type:Japan Osaka Prefecture#Japan
Alternativemap:Osaka géolocalisation relief.svg

is a subway station on the Osaka Metro Midōsuji Line in Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan, south east of Tennoji. The station is numbered "M24".

While situated relatively close to Fuminosato Station on the Tanimachi Line, there are no transfer passageways between the two stations.

Lines

Shōwachō Station is served by the Midōsuji Line, and is located 15.7 km from the starting point of the line at .

Station layout

There are two side platforms with two tracks under Abiko-suji, on the second basement ("B2F") level.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 20 December 1951.[1]

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2011, the station was used by an average of 22,741 passengers daily.[1]

Surrounding area

The station is located in a largely residential area; there are convenience stores, small izakayas, and a covered shopping street of local independent traders.

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Terada, Hirokazu . ja: データブック日本の私鉄 . Databook: Japan's Private Railways . Neko Publishing . 19 January 2013 . Japan . Japanese . 283. 978-4-7770-1336-4.