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Hiratachō Station

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Operated by
  
Kintetsu Railway

Connections
  
Bus terminal

Address
  
Japan

Line(s)
  
Suzuka Line

Passengers (2010)
  
3,192 daily

Opened
  
1963

Hiratachō Station

Location
  
3-1-1 Sanjo, Suzuka, Mie (三重県鈴鹿市算所三丁目1-1) Japan

Similar
  
Mikkaichi Station, Shiroko Station, Kasado Station, Ise‑Wakamatsu Station, Tamagaki Station

Hiratachō Station (平田町駅, Hiratachō-eki) is a railway station is a railway station on the Suzuka Line in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway. It is a terminal station of the Suzuka Line, and is located 8.2 rail kilometers from the opposing terminus of the line at Ise-Wakamatsu Station.

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Station layout

Hiratachō Station has a single platform served by a single track. All trains depart for Ise-Wakamatsu.

Surrounding area

Hiratachō Station is at the center of Suzuka's main commercial and shopping area. Nearby lie several large malls, including: the Aeon Suzuka Shopping Center (also known as Bell City, the largest shopping center in the prefecture), the Suzuka Hunter Shopping Center, and Loc Town Suzuka.

Also nearby is Suzuka Circuit; the only direct access via public transportation is by taxi. Going by bus requires an intermediate transfer. Shiroko Station is closer to the circuit.

Other points of interest include:

  • Mie Prefectural Hiino Senior High School
  • Suzuka Junior/Senior High School (private)
  • Honda - Suzuka Plant
  • History

    Hiratachō Station was opened on April 8, 1963 when the Suzuka Line was extended from Suzukashi Station. PiTaPa usage commenced from April 1, 2007.

    References

    Hiratachō Station Wikipedia