Mitazono Station
Railway station in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
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Mitazono Station (美田園駅, Mitazono eki) is a railway station in the city of Natori, Miyagi, Japan, operated by third-sector railway operator Sendai Airport Transit (SAT).
Japan
Sendai Airport TransitMitazono Station 美田園駅 | |||||
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 Mitazono Station, March 2007 | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | 5 Chome-2 Mitazono, Natori-shi, Miyagi-ken 981-1217 Japan | ||||
| Coordinates | 38°9′34.7″N 140°55′2.9″E | ||||
| Operated by | Sendai Airport Transit | ||||
| Line | ■ Sendai Airport Line | ||||
| Distance | 1.8 km from Sendai Airport | ||||
| Platforms | 1 island platform | ||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Staffed | ||||
| Website | Official website | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | March 18, 2007 | ||||
| Passengers | |||||
| FY2018 | 1,437 daily | ||||
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Lines
Mitazono Station is served by the Sendai Airport Line and is 14.2 kilometres (8.8 mi) from Sendai and 3.8 kilometres (2.4 mi) from the terminus of the line at Sendai Airport.
Station layout
The station consists of an elevated island platform serving two tracks, allowing trains to pass on the otherwise single line. Both tracks are bi-directional, with platform 2 used (mostly for Sendai-bound trains) only when trains cross here.
Adjacent stations
| « | Service | » | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport Line | ||||
| Rapid: Does not stop at this station | ||||
| Morisekinoshita | Local | Sendai Airport | ||
History
The station opened on 18 March 2007, coinciding with the opening of the Sendai Airport Line. The line was severely damaged by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and service was suspended indefinitely from 11 March 2011, not reopening until 1 October, nearly 7 months later.[1]
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2018, the station was used by an average of 1,437 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[2]
Surrounding area
Mitazono Station is situated in a largely residential suburban district in Natori, Miyagi. The area includes the planned Mitazono housing estate, which comprises over 1,300 homes across different low‑density residential zones. [3] There are also local commercial facilities, hotels, and welfare complexes nearby.[4] Additionally, Mitazono Central Park is located close to the station, providing community green space for residents. [5]
