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, operated by the private railway company, Shizuoka Railway (Shizutetsu).

Lines

Shin-Shimizu Station is a terminal station on the Shizuoka–Shimizu Line and is 11.0 kilometers from the opposing terminus of the line at Shin-Shizuoka Station.

Station layout

The station has a double

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. The station consists of two entrances on the east and west sides of the station. The main station building is located on the east side of the station. Both entrances have automated

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s, and automated

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Platforms

Adjacent stations

Station history

Shin-Shimizu Station was established on May 8, 1908, as . It was renamed in 1918, and Shimizu Aioi-cho Station in 1933. It was renamed to its present name on October 1, 1954.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 3039 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

*former Shimizu City Hall * Shimizu Station

References

External links

Shizuoka Railway official website
Railway stations in Shizuoka Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1908 Railway stations in Shizuoka (city) {{Shizuoka-railstation-stub