is a passenger railway station located in the city of Higashimatsuyama, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tōbu Railway.
Lines Takasaka Station is served by the Tōbu Tōjō Line from in Tokyo. Located between and , it is 46.2 km from the Ikebukuro terminus. Rapid Express, Express, Semi Express, and Local services stop at this station. During the daytime, the station is served by six trains per hour in each direction.Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2016
Station layout The station consists of an island platform serving two tracks, with the station building located above the platforms.
Platforms
Facilities and accessibility A waiting room is provided on the platform. Universal access toilets are located in the station building. Escalators and lifts are provided in addition to steps to the station and platforms.
History The station opened on 1 October 1923.
From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on the Tōbu Tōjō Line, with Takasaka Station becoming "TJ-28".
Through running to and from and via the Tōkyū Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Main Line, and Sōtetsu Izumino Line commenced on 18 March 2023.Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2023 In addition, Rapid Express services now stop at Takasaka.
Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 24,438 passengers daily.
Surrounding area
A large out-of-town shopping mall, Peony Walk, is located approximately 1 km from Takasaka Station.Peony Walk official website. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
Takasaka New Town Tokigawa River Tokigawa Riverside Park
See also List of railway stations in Japan
References
External links
Tobu station information