Shippō Station

Shippō Station (七宝駅, Shippō-eki) is a railway station in the city of Ama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan , operated by Meitetsu.


Shippō Station

七宝駅
Shippō Station in 2005
LocationHenjōchi-82-1 Shippōchō Okinoshima, Ama-shi, Aichi-ken 497-000
Japan
Coordinates35.1955°N 136.8062°E / 35.1955; 136.8062
Operated by Meitetsu
Line(s) Tsushima Line
Distance3.7 kilometers from Sukaguchi
Platforms2 side platforms
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
Station codeTB02
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedJanuary 23, 1914
Traffic
Passengers (FY2013)4,499 daily
Location
Shippō Station
Location within Aichi Prefecture
Shippō Station
Shippō Station (Japan)

Lines

Shippō Station is served by the Meitetsu Tsushima Line, and is located 3.7 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Sukaguchi.

Station layout

The station has a two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing. The platforms are not even: the platform for trains in the direction of Nagoya is longer, and can accommodate trains of eight carriages in length, whereas the opposing platform is shorter, and can accommodate trains of only up to six carriages.. The station is unattended.

Platforms

1  Tsushima Line for Tsushima, Saya, and Yatomi
2  Tsushima Line for Sukaguchi, Meitetsu-Nagoya, Higashi-Okazaki, and Ōtagawa

Adjacent stations

« Service »
Nagoya Railroad
Meitetsu Tsushima Line
Limited Express (特急): Does not stop at this station
Express (急行): Does not stop at this station
Semi Express (準急): Does not stop at this station
Jimokuji   Local (普通)   Kida

Station history

Shippō Station was opened on January 23, 1914.

Surrounding area

  • Shippō Art Village
  • Shippō Kita Junior High School
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See also

  • List of Railway Stations in Japan
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