Shin-Shiraoka Station, railway station in Shiraoka, Saitama prefecture, Japan
Shin-Shiraoka Station is an above-ground railway stop in Shiraoka, situated along the Utsunomiya Line. The facility features two level platforms, a basic station building with ticket counters, and clear signage to guide passengers.
The station opened in 1987 and came under the operation of JR East, one of Japan's major railway companies. This timing coincided with Japan's expansion of suburban rail infrastructure to support growing residential areas.
The station's name includes "Shin," meaning new, reflecting its modern origins. It serves as an ordinary meeting point where local residents and commuters pass through daily, woven into the fabric of neighborhood routines.
The station building provides ticket sales and Japanese-language signage for orientation. Nearby parking and bicycle racks make it convenient for travelers arriving by different means of transport.
Around 6,900 people use this station daily, primarily during morning and evening rush hours. This high number of regular users demonstrates how essential this modest stop is to the local community.
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