Location & Access
Konba Station (今羽駅), identified by the station number NS05, is situated in Yoshinocho Itchome, Kita Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. This station serves as a vital access point for residents and visitors to the northern parts of Saitama City. Its convenient location makes it a gateway to various local attractions and amenities within the Greater Tokyo Area.
Railway Lines
Konba Station is exclusively served by the Ina Line (伊奈線), also known as the New Shuttle (ニューシャトル). This unique transportation system is a manually driven rubber-tyred people mover, operated by Saitama New Urban Transit Co., Ltd. The Ina Line stretches 12.7 kilometers (7.9 miles) from Ōmiya Station in Saitama northwards through Ageo to Uchijuku Station in Ina. Notably, the line runs alongside the elevated Tohoku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen high-speed lines, offering passengers a distinctive view of Japan's bullet train network.
Travel Tips
When traveling to Konba Station, be aware that the New Shuttle operates on a rubber-tyred system, which provides a smooth and quiet ride. The line is double-tracked from Ōmiya Station to Maruyama Station and single-tracked from Maruyama to Uchijuku Station. The system is electrified with conductor rails at 600 V 50 Hz 3φ AC, allowing for an operating speed of 60 km/h (35 mph). For up-to-date schedule information and service details, it's recommended to check the official Saitama New Urban Transit website at https://www.new-shuttle.jp/.
