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in located in the city of Daitō,

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(JR West). Although the station is named "Shijōnawate", it is not located in that city, but just across the border in Daitō.

Lines

Shijōnawate Station is served by the Katamachi Line (Gakkentoshi Line), and is located from the starting point of the line at Kizu Station.

Station layout

The station has two ground-level

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s connected by an elevated station. The station has a ''

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'' staffed ticket office.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

History

The station was opened on 22 August 1895. Station numbering was introduced in March 2018 with Shijōnawate being assigned station number JR-H34.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 18,488 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

* Osaka Prefectural Shijonawate High School *Shijonawate Gakuen Elementary School / Junior High School / High School *Shijonawate Gakuen Junior College

References

External links

Official home page
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