is a passenger

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in the town of Meiwa, Gunma, Japan, operated by the

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operator Tōbu Railway.

Lines

Kawamata Station is served by the Tōbu Isesaki Line, and is located 70.5 km from the line's Tokyo terminus at .

Station layout

This station has two opposed

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s. Platform 1 is for stops in the direction of

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and platform 2 is for stops in the direction of

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. After passing through the wicket, a passenger will step onto platform one. Platform two can be reached by going up a set of stairs, through a short hallway and down another set of stairs. There is a toilet on the Tatebayashi platform.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

History

Kawamata Station first opened on 23 April 1903 at a location on the bank of the Tone River. The station re-opened at its current location on 27 August 1907. From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on all Tōbu lines, with Kawamata Station becoming "TI-08".

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 2895 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

* Meiwa town office * Meiwa town library * Meiwa town gymnasium * Kawamata Post Office * Umebara JA

References

External links

Kawamata Station information
(Tobu) {{Tobu Isesaki Line Tobu Isesaki Line Stations of Tobu Railway Railway stations in Gunma Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1903 Meiwa, Gunma