Kyōwa Station, railway station in Ōbu, Aichi prefecture, Japan
Kyōwa Station is a small railway stop in Ōbu located on the Tokaido Main Line, serving regular trains traveling toward Nagoya and other nearby cities. The station building includes two platforms connected by a short walkway and features ticket machines and automatic gates for passenger convenience.
The station opened on December 7, 1933 as part of the Japanese Government Railways system. After World War Two it closed temporarily, then reopened with limited service before returning to full operation in the early 1950s.
The name Kyōwa connects to the local community and is recognized by long-time residents of Ōbu. Schoolchildren and commuters pass through here daily, making it part of the neighborhood's everyday rhythm and social fabric.
The station is easily accessible on foot from nearby residential areas and has bike racks for cyclists. It helps to check the train schedule beforehand since service runs regularly throughout the day but frequency varies by time of day.
The station is identified by the code CA61, helping travelers quickly recognize it within the broader rail network. This simple numbering system reflects how Japan organizes its many stations across the country.
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