Miyagino-dori Station (宮城野通駅, Miyagino-dōri-eki) is a subway station on the Sendai Subway Tōzai Line in Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the municipal subway operator Sendai City Transportation Bureau and is designated with the station code “T08”.
Location
The station is situated at 4‑Chome‑6 Tsutsujigaoka, Miyagino‑ku, Sendai‑shi, Miyagi‑ken 983‑0852. Coordinates are 38°15′30″N 140°53′09″E.
Lines and Services
Miyagino-dori Station is served by the 13.9 km (8.6 mi) Sendai Subway Tōzai Line, which runs between Yagiyama Zoological Park and Arai. The station lies 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from the line’s western terminus at Yagiyama Zoological Park Station.
Station Layout
The station has a single island platform serving two tracks. The platform is located on the fourth basement level (B4F), while ticket barriers are on the first basement level (B1F). The facility is underground and equipped for accessibility. Staffing is provided by employees subcontracted from the security company Alsok.
History
Miyagino-dori Station opened on 6 December 2015, coinciding with the inauguration of the Tōzai Line.
Passenger Usage
In fiscal year 2015, the station recorded an average daily ridership of 2,040 passengers.
Surrounding Area
Key points of interest near the station include:
- Sendai Station (major railway hub)
- Tohoku Fukushi University
References
- “Miyagino-dori Station.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
- Sendai City Transportation Bureau official publications.