is a passenger

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located in the city of Sōka, Saitama, Japan, operated by the

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operator

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Line

Yatsuka Station is served by the

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, and is 15.9 kilometers from the

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of the line at

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Station layout

The station has one elevated

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with two tracks. The station building is located underneath the platforms. There are additional tracks for express trains to bypass this station.

Platforms

File:Yatsuka-Sta-Platform.JPG, Station platforms, July 2016

History

The station opened on 1 October 1925. From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on all Tōbu lines, with Yatsuka Station becoming "TS-15".

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 38,681 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

*Yatsuka Post Office

References

External links

Tobu Station information
{{Tobu Skytree Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1925 Tobu Skytree Line Stations of Tobu Railway Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture Sōka