Ugata Station, Railway station in Shima, Japan
Ugata Station is a railway station on the Kintetsu Shima Line featuring a single island platform housed in an elevated building. The station serves passengers traveling along the coastal line connecting communities throughout the region.
The station opened in 1929 as part of the Shima Electric Railway and underwent several organizational changes before becoming part of Kintetsu Railway. These transitions shaped the development of the region's rail network over the following decades.
The station serves as a central transport hub for Shima residents, connecting them to regional destinations while maintaining its Japanese architectural characteristics.
The station provides bicycle parking for commuters and is easily accessible to visitors walking through the area. Those using the station regularly should plan ahead for peak travel times in the morning and evening.
Positioned 62.8 rail kilometers from Ise-Nakagawa Station terminus, Ugata Station recorded an average of 960 daily boarding passengers during fiscal year 2019.
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