is a

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in the city of Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan, operated by the

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operator Tōbu Railway.

Lines

Agata Station is served by the Tōbu Isesaki Line, and is located 81.8 km from the line's Tokyo terminus at .

Station layout

This station has a single

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, connected to the station building by a footbridge.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

History

Agata Station opened on 1 May 1928. From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on all Tobu lines, with Agata Station becoming "TI-12".

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 617 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

* Ashikaga Minami High School * Ashikaga-Tsukuba Post Office *

References

External links

Agata Station information
(Tobu) {{Tobu Isesaki Line Railway stations in Tochigi Prefecture Tobu Isesaki Line Stations of Tobu Railway Railway stations in Japan opened in 1928 Ashikaga, Tochigi