Takasaka Station

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Takasaka Station (高坂駅) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Higashimatsuyama, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tōbu Railway.

Lines

Takasaka Station is served by the Tōbu Tōjō Line from Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Located between Kita-Sakado and Higashi-Matsuyama, it is 46.2 km from the Ikebukuro terminus. Rapid Express, Express, Semi Express, and Local services stop at this station. During the daytime, the station is served by six trains per hour in each direction.

Station layout

The station consists of an island platform serving two tracks, with the station building located above the platforms.

Platforms

Facilities and accessibility

A waiting room is provided on the platform. Universal access toilets are located in the station building. Escalators and lifts are provided in addition to steps to the station and platforms.

History

The station opened on 1 October 1923. From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on the Tōbu Tōjō Line, with Takasaka Station becoming "TJ-28". Through running to and from Shin-Yokohama and Shōnandai via the Tōkyū Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Main Line, and Sōtetsu Izumino Line commenced on 18 March 2023. In addition, Rapid Express services now stop at Takasaka.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 24,438 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

A large out-of-town shopping mall, Peony Walk, is located approximately 1 km from Takasaka Station.

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