is a passenger

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located in the city of

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, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines

Hino Station is served by the Chūō Main Line with also

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limited stop services from . The station is 40.8 kilometers from

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Station layout

The station consists of a single

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serving two tracks. The station is staffed.

Platforms

History

Hino Station opened on 6 January 1890. With the privatization of

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(JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 26,916 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.

Surrounding area

*Hino City Hall *Hino Civic Center *Hino City Library *Hino City Central Community Center *Hino City Central Welfare Center *Hino Chuo Park

References

External links

JR East station information
{{Chuo Line (Rapid) Chūō Main Line Stations of East Japan Railway Company Railway stations in Tokyo Railway stations in Japan opened in 1890 Hino, Tokyo