Takasaka Station | |
| Native Name: | 高坂駅 |
| Native Name Lang: | ja |
| Address: | 1333-2 Takasaka, Higashimatsuyama-shi, Saitama-ken 355-0047 |
| Country: | Japan |
| Coordinates: | 36.0026°N 139.3979°W |
| Operator: | Tōbu Railway |
| Line: | Tōbu Tōjō Line |
| Distance: | 46.2 km from |
| Platforms: | 1 island platform |
| Tracks: | 2 |
| Connections: | Bus stop |
| Code: | TJ-28 |
| Opened: | 1 October 1923 |
| Passengers: | 24,438 daily |
| Pass Year: | FY2019 |
| Map Type: | Japan Saitama Prefecture#Japan |
| Map Dot Label: | Takasaka Station |
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Higashimatsuyama, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tōbu Railway.[1]
Takasaka Station is served by the Tōbu Tōjō Line from in Tokyo. Located between and, it is 46.2 km from the Ikebukuro terminus.[2] Rapid Express, Express, Semi Express, and Local services stop at this station. During the daytime, the station is served by six trains per hour in each direction.[3]
The station consists of an island platform serving two tracks, with the station building located above the platforms.
A waiting room is provided on the platform. Universal access toilets are located in the station building.[4] Escalators and lifts are provided in addition to steps to the station and platforms.[4]
The station opened on 1 October 1923.[2]
From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on the Tōbu Tōjō Line, with Takasaka Station becoming "TJ-28".[5]
Through running to and from and via the Tōkyū Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Main Line, and Sōtetsu Izumino Line commenced on 18 March 2023.[6] [7] In addition, Rapid Express services now stop at Takasaka.
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 24,438 passengers daily.[8]
A large out-of-town shopping mall, Peony Walk, is located approximately 1 km from Takasaka Station.[9]