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in Kita-ku,

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, operated by Meitetsu.

Lines

Shimizu Station is served by the

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, and is located 2.2 kilometers from the starting point of the line at .

Station layout

The station has two elevated opposed

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s with the station building underneath. The station has automated

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automated

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s and is unattended..

Platforms

Adjacent stations

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Station history

Shimizu Station was opened on March 23, 1911. The station was rebuilt with elevated tracks in 1980. On December 16, 2006, the Tranpass system of magnetic fare cards with automatic

s was implemented.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 1233 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

*Chunichi Shinyo Bank head office *SHimizu Elementary School

References

External links

Official web page
{{Meitetsu Seto Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1911 Railway stations in Aichi Prefecture Stations of Nagoya Railroad Railway stations in Nagoya