Takasakitonyamachi Station Explained

Takasaki Tonyamachi Station
Style:JR East
Native Name:高崎問屋町駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Kaizawa-machi, Takasaki-shi, Gunma-ken 370–0042
Country:Japan
Operator: JR East
Distance:2.8 km from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Status:Staffed (Midori no Madoguchi)
Passengers:3,290 daily
Pass Year:FY2021
Map Type:Japan Gunma Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Takasaki Tonyamachi Station

is a passenger railway station in the city of Takasaki, Gunma, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).[1]

Lines

Takasakitonyamachi Station is served by the Jōetsu Line, and is 2.8 km from the starting point of the line at, with some services operating onto the Agatsuma Line to and the Ryōmō Line to .

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks. The station building is elevated and is above and to a right angle with the platforms. The west side of the station is named the "Tonya entrance", and the east side is named "Kaizawa entrance". The station has a Midori no Madoguchi ticket office.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 16 October 2004.[1] The name of the station is taken from the large tonyamachi (industrial estate for wholesale retailers) close by.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 3950 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[2]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Takasaki Tonyamachi Station Information. East Japan Railway Company. ja. 28 December 2010.
  2. Web site: http://www.jreast.co.jp/passenger/2019_03.html. ja: 各駅の乗車人員 (2019年度). Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2019). 2020. East Japan Railway Company. Japan. ja. 2 August 2020.