Wakuya Station (Japanese: 和久屋駅, Wakuya-eki) is a railway station located in the town of Wakuya, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and serves the Tōhoku Main Line.
Location
- Address: 1-1-1 Kōen, Wakuya-cho, Katta District, Miyagi-ken 989-6412, Japan
- Coordinates: 38°21′30″N 141°00′15″E
Lines and Services
- Tōhoku Main Line: The station is situated 362.0 km from the line’s official starting point at Tokyo Station. All local services on the Tōhoku Main Line stop at Wakuya Station; limited‑express services pass through without stopping.
Station Layout
- The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks.
- Platforms are connected to the station building by a footbridge.
- The station is staffed and equipped with a ticket office (Midori no Madoguchi) and automatic ticket vending machines.
History
- Opening Date: 25 December 1900, as part of the then Japanese Government Railways (JGR) network.
- Privatization: Following the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.
- Reconstruction: The station building was renovated in 2005 to improve accessibility and passenger facilities.
Passenger Statistics
- In fiscal year 2019, an average of 1,210 boarding passengers used the station daily.
Surrounding Area
- Wakuya Town Hall
- Wakuya Post Office
- Wakuya Shrine (historical Shinto shrine)
- Local commercial district with shops, restaurants, and a bus terminal providing connections to surrounding municipalities.
See Also
- List of railway stations in Japan
- Tōhoku Main Line
This article is based on information from official JR East publications and publicly available transportation data.
