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located in

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, Japan, operated by the

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(JR East). Kaihimmakuhari Station 2023 Jan 21 various 12 40 18 050000

Lines

Kaihimmakuhari Station is served by the

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and is the turnaround point for many local trains to and from

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. It is also served by

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trains to and from during rush hours. It is from the western terminus of the Keiyō Line at

. Some

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, such as the

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Station layout

Kaihimmakuhari Station consists of two elevated

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s serving four tracks. The station is staffed.

Platforms

Platforms 2 and 3 are used by stopping trains to allow non-stop trains to pass.

History

Kaihimmakuhari Station opened on 3 March 1986. The station and all lines servering it were absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987.

Station numbering Station numbering is a sign system which assigns station codes consisting of a few letters and numbers to train stations. It aims to facilitate navigation for foreign travelers not familiar with the local language by using globally understood c ...

was introduced in 2016 with Kaihimmakuhari being assigned station number JE13. With the opening of Makuharitoyosuna station on 18 March 2023, Kaihimmakuhari was reassigned station number JE14.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 68,111 passengers daily

Surrounding area

Kaihimmakuhari Station is close to Makuhari

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* Hamada River

Bus terminal

Highway buses

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(Narita Airport Transport, Wakayama Bus)

Local bus services

References

External links

JR East station information

Kaihimmakuhari Station bus terminal map

Keisei Bus Makuhari New City route map
{{Keiyo Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1986 Keiyō Line Railway stations in Chiba (city)

Lines

Station layout

Platforms

History

Passenger statistics

Surrounding area

Bus terminal

Highway buses

Local bus services

See also

References

External links