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

Lines

Otowachō Station is a station on the Shizuoka–Shimizu Line and is 1.0 kilometers from the starting point of the line at

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Station layout

The station has a single

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with a level crossing at one end. The station has automated

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s, and automated

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s, which accept the

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ticketing system as well as the

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and

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Platforms

Station history

Otowachō Station was established as on December 9, 1908. It was renamed to its present name after

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Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 779 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

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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