is a passenger

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located in the city of

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, Japan, operated by the Saitama New Urban Transit Company.

Lines

Shōnan Station is served by the Saitama New Urban Transit

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Ina Line and is 7.2 km from the

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of the line at .

Station layout

This elevated station consists of two opposite

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s serving two tracks, located on either side of the Tōhōku/

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lines. The station building is located underneath the platforms.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 22 December 1983 with the opening of the line.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 1944 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

*former Haraichi Town Hall *Haraichi Post Office *Saitama Prefectural Ageo Takanodai High School

References

External links

Station information
Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1983 Ageo, Saitama {{Saitama-railstation-stub