is a passenger

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in the city of

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, operated by the

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(JR East).

Lines

Hamakanaya Station is served by the Uchibo Line, and is located 64.0 km from the starting point of the line at

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Station layout

The station consists of a single

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serving two tracks, connected to the station building by a footbridge. There was a "

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" until July 31, 2023.

Platforms

History

Hamakanaya Station opened on October 11, 1916. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the

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(JNR) on April 1, 1987.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 237 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

* Nokogiriyama Ropeway * Kanaya Port ** Tokyo-Wan Ferry (to Kurihama, Port of Yokosuka) *

References

External links

JR East Station information
{{Uchibo Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1916 Railway stations in Chiba Prefecture Uchibō Line Futtsu