Sumiyoshichō Station Explained


Sumiyoshichō Station
Native Name:住吉町駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:156-2 Miyaji-chō Handa-shi, Aichi-ken 475-0902
Country:Japan
Operator: Meitetsu
Line: Meitetsu Kōwa Line
Distance:14.0 kilometers from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Code:KC11
Status:Staffed
Opened:July 10, 1933
Former:Nōgakkōmae (until 1949)
Passengers:3284
Pass Year:FY2018
Map Type:Japan Aichi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Sumiyoshichō Station

is a railway station in the city of Handa, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by Meitetsu.

Lines

Sumiyoshichō Station is served by the Meitetsu Kōwa Line, and is located 14.0 kilometers from the starting point of the line at .[1]

Station layout

The station has two opposed side platforms connected by a footbridge. The station is staffed.

Platforms

Station history

Sumiyoshichō Station was opened on July 10, 1933 as on the Chita Railway. The Chita Railway became part of the Meitetsu group on February 2, 1943. The station was renamed to its present name on December 1, 1949. A new station building was completed in June 1982. In July 2006, the Tranpass system of magnetic fare cards with automatic turnstiles was implemented.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2018, the station was used by an average of 3284 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[2]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/train/station_info/line07/station/2321.html . ja:住吉町 . Sumiyoshichō . Nagoya Railroad . Japanese . 27 February 2015.
  2. Web site: http://www.city.chita.lg.jp/docs/2019090200045/files/2019chitahantonotoukei.pdf. ja:(3)主要駅別乗車人員(1日平均). 2019. Chita City. Japan. Japanese. 5 September 2019.