Handaguchi Station

Handaguchi Station (半田口駅, Handaguchi-eki) is a railway station in the city of Handa, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by Meitetsu.


Handaguchi Station

半田口駅
Handaguchi Station in June 2018
General information
LocationYanabenakamachi 2-150, Handa-shi, Aichi-ken 475-0961
Japan
Coordinates34.9089°N 136.9255°E / 34.9089; 136.9255
Operated by Meitetsu
Line(s) Meitetsu Kōwa Line
Distance13.2 kilometers from Ōtagawa
Platforms2 side platforms
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
Station codeKC10
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedApril 1, 1932
Passengers
FY2013932
Location
Handaguchi Station is located in Aichi Prefecture
Handaguchi Station
Handaguchi Station
Location within Aichi Prefecture
Handaguchi Station is located in Japan
Handaguchi Station
Handaguchi Station
Handaguchi Station (Japan)
Platforms

Lines

Handaguchi Station is served by the Meitetsu Kōwa Line, and is located 13.2 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Ōtagawa.[1]

Station layout

The station has two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing. The station is unattended.

Platforms

1  Meitetsu Kōwa Line For Chita Handa, Kōwa, and Utsumi
2  Meitetsu Kōwa Line For Ōtagawa and Kanayama

Adjacent stations

Service
Meitetsu Kōwa Line
Limited Express: Does not stop at this station
Rapid Express: Does not stop at this station
Express: Does not stop at this station
Semi Express: Does not stop at this station
Uedai   Local   Sumiyoshichō

Station history

Handaguchi Station was opened on April 1, 1932 as a station on the Chita Railway. The Chita Railway became part of the Meitetsu group on February 2, 1943, but the station was closed in 1944. The station was reopened on November 3, 1947. In March 2007, the Tranpass system of magnetic fare cards with automatic turnstiles was implemented.

Surrounding area

  • Handa Junior High School
  • Iwanami Elementary School

See also

References

  1. 半田口 [Handaguchi] (in Japanese). Nagoya Railroad. Retrieved 27 February 2015.

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