Minakami Station (水上駅) is a passenger railway station in the town of Minakami, Gunma, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines

Minakami Station is served by the Jōetsu Line. Seasonal Minakami limited express and Rapid services operate to and from Ueno Station in Tokyo. It is located 59.1 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Takasaki. Most Local Services terminates here.

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform and one island platform, serving a total of three tracks, connected by a footbridge. The station is staffed.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 30 October 1928. Upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, it came under the control of JR East.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 341 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area