Operated by Osaka Municipal Subway Distance 15.7 km from Esaka Station code M24 Phone +81 6-6622-5694 | Line(s) Midōsuji Line Tracks 2 Opened 20 December 1951 Platforms in use 2 | |
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Location 1-9-26 Shōwachō, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Japan Address 1 Chome-9-26 Showacho, Abeno Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 545-0011, Japan Similar Fuminosato Station, Nishitanabe Station, Bishōen Station, Minami‑Tanabe Station, Higashi‑Tengachaya Station | ||
Shōwachō Station (昭和町駅, Shōwachō-eki) is a subway station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Midōsuji Line in Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan, south east of Tennoji. The station is numbered "M24".
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While situated relatively close to Fuminosato Station on the Tanimachi Line, there are no transfer passageways between the two stations.
Lines
Shōwachō Station is served by the Midōsuji Line, and is located 15.7 km from the starting point of the line at Esaka.
Station layout
There are two side platforms with two tracks under Abiko-suji, on the second basement ("B2F") level.
History
The station opened on 20 December 1951.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2011, the station was used by an average of 22,741 passengers daily.
Surrounding area
The station is located in a largely residential area; there are convenience stores, small izakayas, and a covered shopping street of local independent traders.