Shōnan Station (沼南駅, Shōnan-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ageo, Saitama, Japan, operated by the Saitama New Urban Transit Company.


Shōnan Station

沼南駅
Shōnan Station in May 2021
General information
LocationHaraichi, Ageo-shi, Saitama-ken 362-0021
Japan
Coordinates35°58′16″N 139°37′25″E / 35.9711°N 139.6236°E / 35.9711; 139.6236
Operated by Saitama New Urban Transit
Line(s)     Ina Line
Distance7.2 km (4.5 mi) from Ōmiya
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeElevated
Other information
Station codeNS-08
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened22 December 1983; 40 years ago (1983-12-22)
Passengers
FY20161,944 daily
Services
Preceding station New Shuttle Following station
Haraichi
towards Ōmiya
Ina Line Maruyama
towards Uchijuku
Location
Shōnan Station is located in Saitama Prefecture
Shōnan Station
Shōnan Station
Location within Saitama Prefecture
Shōnan Station is located in Japan
Shōnan Station
Shōnan Station
Shōnan Station (Japan)

Lines

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Shōnan Station is served by the Saitama New Urban Transit New Shuttle Ina Line and is 7.2 km from the terminus of the line at Ōmiya.

Station layout

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This elevated station consists of two opposite side platforms serving two tracks, located on either side of the Tōhōku/Jōetsu Shinkansen lines. The station building is located underneath the platforms.

Platforms

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1  New Shuttle for Uchijuku
2  New Shuttle for Ōmiya

History

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The station opened on 22 December 1983 with the opening of the line.

Passenger statistics

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In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 1944 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[1]

Surrounding area

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  • former Haraichi Town Hall
  • Haraichi Post Office
  • Saitama Prefectural Ageo Takanodai High School

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 統計いな [Saitama Statistics] (in Japanese). Japan: Saitama Prefecture. 2018.
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