Kariyashi Station
Kariyashi Station (刈谷市駅, Kariyashi-eki) is a railway station in the city of Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by Meitetsu.
 Kariyashi Station 刈谷市駅 | |
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 Kariyashi Station in February 2018 | |
| Location | 3-504 Hirokōji, Kariya-shi, Aichi-ken 448-0844 Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.9846°N 136.9938°E |
| Operated by |  |
| Line(s) | ■ Meitetsu Mikawa Line |
| Distance | 29.4 kilometers from Sanage |
| Platforms | 1 island platform |
| Other information | |
| Status | Unstaffed |
| Station code | MU03 |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Opened | February 5, 1914 |
| Previous names | Kariyamachi (to 1952) |
| Traffic | |
| Passengers (FY2017) | 6602 |
| Location | |
  Kariyashi Station Location within Aichi Prefecture  Kariyashi Station Kariyashi Station (Japan) | |
Lines
Kariyashi Station is served by the Meitetsu Mikawa Line, and is located 26.8 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Sanage and 5.5 kilometers from Chiryū.
Station layout
The station has a single elevated island platform, with the station building located underneath. The station has automatic turnstiles for the Tranpass system of magnetic fare cards, and is unattended.
Station history
Kariyashi Station was opened on February 5, 1914, as a Kariyamachi Station (刈谷町駅, Kariyamachi-eki) on the privately owned Mikawa Railway Company. The Mikawa Railway Company was taken over by Meitetsu on June 1, 1941. The station was renamed to its present name on March 1, 1952. The tracks were elevated and the station building rebuilt in 1980.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 6602 passengers daily.
Surrounding area
- Kariya Castle
- Kariya High School
See also
- List of Railway Stations in Japan
