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on the

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, Japan, operated by the

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operator

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Lines

Nanasato Station is served by the

from in

to in

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, and lies from the western terminus of the line at Ōmiya.

Station layout

This station consists of two opposed

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s serving two tracks, connected to the station building by a footbridge.

Platforms

History

Nanasato Station opened on 17 November 1929. From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on all Tōbu lines, with Nanasato Station becoming "TD-05".

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 20,392 passengers daily.駅情報（乗降人員）
- Tobu Railway official home page

Surrounding area

*Saitama City Minuma Ward Office

References

External links

Tobu station information
{{Tobu Urban Park Line Railway stations in Saitama (city) Stations of Tobu Railway Railway stations in Japan opened in 1929