Location & Access
Shinkawamachi Station (新川町駅) is situated at Shinkawamachi 3-chome 113 in the city of Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. This convenient location makes it an important transportation hub for residents and visitors to the area. The station is operated by Meitetsu, a major private railway company in the Chubu region.
Railway Lines
The station is a key stop on the Meitetsu Mikawa Line (■ Meitetsu Mikawa Line), identified by the station code MU09. It is located 37.1 kilometers from Sanage, serving as a connection point between Kita Shinkawa (towards Chiryū) and Hekinan-chūō (towards Hekinan). Passengers can use the Manaca smart card for seamless travel.
Station History
Shinkawamachi Station has a rich history, having first opened its doors on February 5, 1914. Notably, the station once had a branch line, the Shinkawaguchi Branch Line (新川口支線), which diverged from here. While this branch line is no longer operational, it speaks to the station's past significance in the local railway network.
Travel Tips
As an unstaffed station, travelers should be aware that there may not be personnel available for assistance. However, the station is well-integrated into the Meitetsu network, offering reliable service. With an annual ridership of 1298 in FY2017, it remains a moderately busy station, connecting the community to the wider Aichi Prefecture.