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, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The station is numbered S02.

Lines

Sōen Station is served by the

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and also the Sasshō Line (Gakuentoshi Line) from Sapporo.

Station layout

The elevated station has two

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serving four tracks. The station has automated

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s which accept

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, and a "

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" staffed ticket office.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

History

The station opened on 1 June 1924. Electric services commenced on the Sasshō Line from 1 June 2012, following electrification of the line between Sapporo and .

Surrounding area

* JR Hokkaido Head Office * JR Freight Hokkaido branch * Sapporo City Hospital * Sapporo Racecourse *

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References

External links

Station information and map
{{DEFAULTSORT:Soen Station Railway stations in Sapporo Railway stations in Japan opened in 1924 Chūō-ku, Sapporo