Myōkaku Station

Myōkaku Station (明覚駅) is a passenger railway station in the town of Tokigawa, Saitama, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines
Myōkaku Station is served by the Hachikō Line between Komagawa and Takasaki. It is located 44.8 kilometers from the official starting point of the line at Hachiōji.

Station layout
The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks, which form a passing loop on the single-track line. The platforms are connected by a level crossing. The station is unattended.

History
The station opened on 24 March 1934. The station building was destroyed in a fire on 8 November 1988, and a new building was completed on 18 September 1989.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2010, the station was used by an average of 454 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

 * Tamagawa Post Office
 * Former Tamagawa Village Hall