is a passenger

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located in

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, Japan, operated by the

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(JR East).

Lines

Inagekaigan Station is served by the

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from Tokyo and is 35.3 kilometers from the western terminus of the line at

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Station layout

The elevated station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks between them, with the station building underneath. The station is staffed.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 3 March 1986. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987.

Station numbering Station numbering is a sign system which assigns station codes consisting of a few letters and numbers to train stations. It aims to facilitate navigation for foreign travelers not familiar with the local language by using globally understood ch ...

was introduced to the JR East platforms in 2016 with Inagekaigan being assigned station number JE15.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 21,716 passengers daily

Surrounding area

* Inage Seaside Park *

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Chiba campus

References

External links

JR East Inagekaigan Station
{{Keiyo Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1986 Keiyō Line Railway stations in Chiba (city)