Sawai Station

Sawai Station
沢井駅

Sawai Station south entrance
Location Sawai 2-chōme, Ōme-shi, Tokyo
(東京都青梅市沢井2丁目)
Japan
Operated by JR East
Line(s) Ōme Line
Distance 25.9 km from Tachikawa
Platforms 1 island platform
History
Opened 1 September 1929
Traffic
Passengers (FY2010) 274
Location
Sawai Station
Location within Japan

Sawai Station (沢井駅 Sawai-eki) is a railway station in Ōme, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It is notable for the distinctive pagoda-style roof on the station building.[1]

Lines

Sawai Station is served by the Ōme Line, located 25.9 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Tachikawa Station.

Station layout

This station consists of a single island platform serving two tracks, connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station is unattended.

Platforms

1  Ōme Line for Ōme and Okutama
2  Ōme Line for Tachikawa, Shinjuku, and Tokyo

Adjacent stations

« Service »
Ōme Line
Holiday Rapid: Does not stop at this station
Ikusabata   Local   Mitake

History

The station opened on 1 September 1929.[2] It was nationalized on a April 1944. It became part of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) with the breakup of the Japanese National Railways on 1 April 1987.

Surrounding area

See also

References

  1. "ワンダーJAPAN: エリア別ワンダースポット300", published August 2008
  2. Sawai Station information page (Japanese)
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Coordinates: 35°48′21″N 139°11′36″E / 35.805939°N 139.193417°E / 35.805939; 139.193417

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