Utō Station

Utō Station (宇頭駅, Utō-eki) is a railway station in the city of Okazaki, Aichi, Japan, operated by Meitetsu.


Utō Station

宇頭駅
Utō Station, June 2018
General information
LocationYamanokami-2 Utōchō, Okazaki-shi, Aichi-ken 444-0905
Japan
Coordinates34.9714°N 137.1183°E / 34.9714; 137.1183
Operated by Meitetsu
Line(s) Meitetsu Nagoya Line
Distance34.8 kilometers from Toyohashi
Platforms2 side platforms
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
Station codeNH16
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened1 June 1923 (1923-06-01)
Passengers
FY20173,353 daily
Location
Utō Station is located in Aichi Prefecture
Utō Station
Utō Station
Location within Aichi Prefecture
Utō Station is located in Japan
Utō Station
Utō Station
Utō Station (Japan)
Platforms

Lines

Utō Station is served by the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line and is 34.8 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Toyohashi Station.

Station layout

The station has two opposed side platforms connected by a footbridge. The station has automated ticket machines, Manaca automated turnstiles and is unattended.

Platforms

1  Nagoya Main Line For Meitetsu Nagoya
2  Nagoya Main Line For Higashi Okazaki and Toyohashi

Adjacent stations

Service
Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line
Semi Express (準急): Does not stop at this station
Yahagibashi   Local (普通)   Shin Anjō

Station history

Utō Station was opened on 1 June 1923 as a station on the privately held Aichi Electric Railway. The Aichi Electric Railway was acquired by the Meitetsu Group on 1 August 1935.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 3,353 passengers daily.[1]

Surrounding area

  • Yahagi Nishi Elementary School
  • Utō Kannon

See also

References

  1. City of Okazaki Statistics Portal (in Japanese). Japan: Okazaki City. 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.

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