Biwajima Station, Railway station in Kiyosu, Japan.
Biwajima Station is a railway facility in Kiyosu with four platform faces serving express and local trains on the Tōkaidō Main Line and Jōhoku Line. A footbridge connects the two island platforms, allowing passengers to move between the different routes.
The station opened in 1886 as Kiyosu Station and was renamed Biwajima in 1906 following a relocation. This change reflected shifts in regional rail infrastructure and the station's new role in the local network.
The station serves as a daily meeting point for commuters across Aichi Prefecture and shapes the rhythm of local travel patterns. People moving between the two lines experience the station as a practical hub that has become woven into the region's routine.
The station has staffed ticket offices, automated ticket machines, and TOICA card turnstiles for smooth entry and exit. Finding your way to the correct platform is straightforward thanks to clear signage and the footbridge connection.
The station functions as the final stop of the Jōhoku Line and serves as an interchange hub between two major rail routes. Its role as a line terminal makes it a notable point for those exploring how different sections of Japan's rail network connect.
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