is a passenger

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in located in the city of Suzuka,

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, Japan, operated by the private railway operator

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Lines

Hiratachō Station is a terminus of the Suzuka Line, and is located 8.2 rail kilometers from the opposing terminus of the line at

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Station layout

The station was consists of a single

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served by a single track. All trains depart for .

Platforms

Adjacent stations

History

Hiratachō Station was opened on April 8, 1963 when the Suzuka Line was extended from Suzukashi Station.
Kintetsu Company History PiTaPa usage commenced from April 1, 2007.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 3248 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

Hiratachō Station is at the center of Suzuka's main commercial and shopping area. Nearby lie several large malls, including: the Aeon Suzuka Shopping Center (also known as Bell City, the largest shopping center in the prefecture), the Suzuka Hunter Shopping Center, and Loc Town Suzuka. Also nearby is

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; the only direct access via public transportation is by taxi. Going by bus requires an intermediate transfer. Shiroko Station is closer to the circuit. Other points of interest include: * Mie Prefectural Hiino Senior High School * Suzuka Junior/Senior High School (private) *

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- Suzuka Plant

References

External links

Kintetsu - Hiratachō Station
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hiratacho Station Railway stations in Japan opened in 1963 Railway stations in Mie Prefecture Stations of Kintetsu Railway Suzuka, Mie