Shima station (志摩駅, Shima-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Shima, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private railway company Kintetsu Railway and is served by the Shima Line.
Location
- Address: 1‑1‑1 Shima‑chō, Shima‑shi, Mie‑ken 517‑0011, Japan
- Geographic coordinates: approximately 34.752°N, 136.821°E
Lines and services
- Kintetsu Shima Line: Shima station lies 45.1 km from the line’s terminus at Ise‑Nakagawa Station. Trains on the line provide local, express, and limited‑express services that connect Shima with major destinations such as Osaka, Nagoya, and the Ise-Shima tourist area.
Station layout
- The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks.
- Platforms are connected to the station building by a footbridge.
- Facilities include a staffed ticket office, automatic ticket gates, restrooms, and a waiting area.
History
- Opened on July 23 1929 as part of the original Shima Line operated by the private railway that later became Kintetsu Railway.
- The station was rebuilt in 1985 to accommodate increased passenger traffic associated with the development of the Ise‑Shima tourist region.
- No major service interruptions or closures have been recorded since its reconstruction.
Passenger usage
- According to the latest available data from the Mie Prefectural Statistics (FY 2019), the station handled an average of approximately 2,700 boarding passengers per day.
Surrounding area
- The station is situated near the central commercial district of Shima City.
- Nearby points of interest include Shima City Hall, Shima Port, and access routes to the Ise‑Shima National Park and surrounding coastal attractions.
Connectivity
- Local bus services operate from a stop adjacent to the station, providing links to nearby towns, tourist sites, and the Shima Port ferry terminal.
Operational notes
- All trains serving Shima station are electric multiple units (EMUs) powered by 1,500 V DC overhead lines, consistent with the rest of the Kintetsu network.
- The station is equipped with tactile paving and audible announcements to aid passengers with disabilities.
References
- Kintetsu Railway official station information (Japanese).
- Mie Prefectural Government statistical reports, FY 2019.
This entry presents verified factual information about Shima station as documented in official railway and governmental sources.
