Aizuma Station (逢妻駅)

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Aizuma Station (逢妻駅, Aizuma‑eki) is a railway station in the city of Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and serves the Tōkaidō Main Line, one of Japan’s most important intercity rail corridors connecting Tokyo with western Japan. The station is coded CA59 under JR Central’s station numbering system.

📍 Location and Access

Aizuma Station is situated at 2‑77 Kumano‑chō in Kariya City. It lies 343.5 kilometers from the starting point of the Tōkaidō Main Line at Tokyo Station, making it a local stop within a regional commuter zone between major urban centers.

The surrounding area blends residential neighborhoods with educational and historical sites, including the nearby site of Kijō Castle and local schools.

🛤️ Lines and Services

Aizuma Station is served exclusively by the JR Central Tōkaidō Main Line. Only local trains stop here; express and rapid services typically bypass the station. Its position between Kariya Station and Ōbu Station places it within commuter reach of larger hubs.

🏗️ Station Layout

The station features:

  • Two opposed side platforms serving two tracks.
  • A footbridge connecting the platforms.
  • A station building equipped with automated ticket machines, TOICA automated turnstiles, and staffed ticket counters.

Despite its modest size, it provides full passenger services for boarding and alighting.

📅 History

Aizuma Station opened relatively recently in Japan’s rail history on March 13, 1988. It was established to serve the growing commuter demand in southwestern Aichi Prefecture as urban development expanded around Kariya.

In March 2018, station numbering was introduced across JR Central’s conventional lines, assigning Aizuma Station the code CA59.

🚉 Passenger Use

In fiscal 2017, Aizuma Station was used by an average of 2,386 passengers daily, reflecting its role as a local commuter station rather than a major transit hub.

🚶 Surrounding Area

Key points of interest and urban context near Aizuma Station include:

  • The site of Kijō Castle, offering historical context to the region.
  • Kariya Technical High School and residential districts that rely on the station for daily transportation.

Public amenities and local museums, such as the Kariya City History Museum, are also accessible by foot or short bus ride from the station.

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