Definition
Agui Station is a railway facility located in the town of Agui, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It serves passengers on a regional rail line and provides access to the surrounding community.
Overview
The station is operated by the private railway company Meitetsu (Nagoya Railroad) and is situated on the Meitetsu Kōwa Line, which connects the city of Tokoname with the inland areas of Aichi Prefecture. Agui Station functions as a local stop, facilitating commuter and intra‑prefectural travel. The station building includes a ticketing area and waiting facilities, and it is equipped with provisions for passengers with reduced mobility.
Etymology/Origin
The name “Agui” derives from the town in which the station is located. The kanji for Agui (安芸) historically refer to the region’s ancient provincial designation, though the specific characters used for the town’s name may differ. The station’s name therefore directly reflects its geographic position within Agui.
Characteristics
- Operator: Meitetsu (Nagoya Railroad)
- Line: Meitetsu Kōwa Line
- Station layout: Typically consists of a single island platform or two side platforms serving two tracks; precise configuration may vary.
- Facilities: Ticket vending machines, automated fare collection gates, restrooms, and accessibility features such as elevators or ramps.
- Service pattern: Primarily serviced by local trains that stop at all stations on the Kōwa Line; express services generally bypass the station.
- Opening date: Accurate information about the exact opening date is not confirmed; sources indicate the station was established during the early to mid‑20th century as part of the expansion of the Kōwa Line.
Related Topics
- Meitetsu (Nagoya Railroad)
- Kōwa Line
- Agui, Aichi Prefecture
- Railway stations in Japan
- Public transportation in Aichi Prefecture
Note: Specific operational details such as platform numbers, daily passenger figures, and the exact opening year are not definitively confirmed in publicly available encyclopedic references.