Definition
Miyamado Station (宮間道駅, Miyamado-eki) is a railway station located in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) and serves the Meitetsu Tokoname Line.
Overview
Miyamado Station functions as a commuter stop on the Meitetsu Tokoname Line, which connects the central Nagoya area with the Chubu International Airport and the city of Tokoname. The station lies between Kashiwanoha and Tokoname stations, at a distance of approximately 33.5 kilometres from the line’s origin at Jingū‑mae Station in Nagoya. The station handles a modest daily passenger volume, reflecting its role as a local access point for residential neighborhoods and nearby commercial facilities.
Etymology/Origin
The name “Miyamado” is derived from the locality in which the station is situated. The kanji 宮 (miya) means “shrine” or “palace,” while 間 (ma) translates as “between” or “interval,” and 道 (do) denotes “road” or “path.” Consequently, the name is commonly interpreted as “road between shrines,” indicating the historical presence of Shinto shrines in the surrounding area.
Characteristics
- Lines served: Meitetsu Tokoname Line.
- Station layout: The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks. The platforms are connected by a footbridge; a level crossing is also present for passenger movement.
- Facilities: The station is unstaffed but equipped with automated ticket vending machines and IC card (Manaca) turnstiles. Shelters are provided on each platform, and a small waiting area is located near the ticket gates.
- Accessibility: Ramps are available to provide barrier‑free access to the platforms, although there is no dedicated elevator.
- Opening date: Accurate information is not confirmed; the station is believed to have opened in the early 1910s, concurrent with the early development of the Tokoname Line by the Aichi Electric Railway, which later merged into Meitetsu.
- Passenger usage: According to the most recent available data, the station handles roughly 1,200–1,500 boarding passengers per day, though exact figures may vary year‑by‑year.
Related Topics
- Meitetsu Tokoname Line – the railway line on which Miyamado Station is situated, linking Nagoya with Tokoname and the airport.
- Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) – the private railway operator that owns and manages the station.
- Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture – the city that hosts the station and is known for its pottery (Tokoname ware) and proximity to Chubu International Airport.
- Japanese railway station classification – categorisation of stations based on passenger volumes and staffing levels, under which Miyamado Station falls as an unstaffed local stop.