Kariyasuka Station
Kariyasuka Station (苅安賀駅, Kariyasuka-eki) is a railway station in the city of Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by Meitetsu.
 Kariyasuka Station 苅安賀駅 | |
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 Kariyasuka Station in March 2015 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Kaminishinoiri-130 Yamatochō Kariyasuka, Ichinomiya-shi, Aichi-ken 491-0934 Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°17′13.77″N 136°46′41.65″E |
| Operated by |  Meitetsu |
| Line(s) | ■ Bisai Line |
| Distance | 22.5 kilometers from Yatomi |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Other information | |
| Status | Unstaffed |
| Station code | BS11 |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Opened | January 24, 1900 |
| Passengers | |
| FY2013 | 945 daily |
| Location | |
  Kariyasuka Station Location within Aichi Prefecture  Kariyasuka Station Kariyasuka Station (Japan) | |
Lines
Kariyasuka Station is served by the Meitetsu Bisai Line, and is located 22.5 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Yatomi.
Station layout
The station has two opposed side platforms, connected by a level crossing, with track two on a passing loop. The station has automated ticket machines, Manaca automated turnstiles and is unattended.
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Bisai Line | For Meitetsu-Ichinomiya |
| 2 | ■ Bisai Line | For Tsushima |
Station history
Kariyasuka Station was opened on January 24, 1900 as a station on the privately held Bisai Railroad, which was purchased by Meitetsu on August 1, 1925 becoming the Meitetsu Bisai Line.[1]
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2013, the station was used by an average of 945 passengers daily.
Surrounding area
- Yamato Nishi Elementary School
- site of Kariyasuka Castle
See also
References
- 鷲田, 鉄也 (September 2010), "名古屋鉄道 1", 週刊朝日百科, 週刊歴史でめぐる鉄道全路線 (in Japanese), Japan: Asahi Shimbun Publications, Inc., no. 8, pp. 20, 21, ISBN 9784023401389
External links
Media related to Kariyasuka Station at Wikimedia Commons
- Official web page (in Japanese)