is a passenger

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in the town of Kōya, Ito District,

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, operated by the private railway company

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Lines

Kii-Kamiya Station is served by the

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, and is located 63.0 kilometers from the

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of the line at

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and 62.3 kilometers from

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Station layout

The station consists of one

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connected to the station building by a level crossing. The station is unattended.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

History

Kii-Kamiya Station opened on June 18, 1928 as . It was renamed to its present name on March 1, 1930.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 13 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

The station is located in an isolated rural area.

References

External links

Kii-Kamiya Station Official Site
Railway stations in Japan opened in 1928 Railway stations in Wakayama Prefecture Kōya, Wakayama {{Wakayama-railstation-stub