Asato Station
Monorail station in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
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Asato Station (安里駅, Asato-eki) is a railway station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail) located in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It serves the Asato neighborhood and functions as a gateway to the historic Sakaemachi Market district.
Asato Station 安里駅 | |||||||||||
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| Location | Naha, Okinawa Japan | ||||||||||
| Operated by |  Okinawa Urban Monorail | ||||||||||
| Line | ■ Okinawa Urban Monorail Line | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Elevated | ||||||||||
| Accessible | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Station code | 10 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | August 2003 | ||||||||||
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Lines
Layout
The station consists of one elevated island platform serving two tracks.
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Okinawa Urban Monorail | for Tedako-Uranishi |
| 2 | ■ Okinawa Urban Monorail | for Naha Airport |
History
Asato Station opened on August 10, 2003, coinciding with the inauguration of the Okinawa Urban Monorail line, which initially ran from Naha Airport to Shuri.[1]
Historically, the area was previously served by a station of the same name on the Okinawa Prefectural Railways (known locally as the "Keibin"), which operated from 1914 until it was destroyed during World War II in 1945.[2]
Surrounding area
The station is situated along Route 330. The immediate vicinity is known for the Sakaemachi Market (Sakaemachi Ichiba (栄町市場)), a retro marketplace established in 1955 during the post-war reconstruction. While it functions as a traditional market during the day, the area has gained popularity in recent years as a nightlife district known for its "senbero" (low-cost drinking) establishments and small eateries.[3]
- Asato Intersection
- Asato Hachimangu Shrine
