Sumiyoshichō Station

Sumiyoshichō Station (住吉町駅) is a railway station in the city of Handa, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by Meitetsu.

Lines
Sumiyoshichō Station is served by the Meitetsu Kōwa Line, and is located 14.0 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Ōtagawa.

Station layout
The station has two opposed side platforms connected by a footbridge. The station is staffed.

Station history
Sumiyoshichō Station was opened on July 10, 1933 as Nōgakkōmae Station (農学校前駅) on the Chita Railway. The Chita Railway became part of the Meitetsu group on February 2, 1943. The station was renamed to its present name on December 1, 1949. A new station building was completed in June 1982. In July 2006, the Tranpass system of magnetic fare cards with automatic turnstiles was implemented.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2018, the station was used by an average of 3284 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

 * Handa High School
 * Handa Agricultural High School
 * Handa Technical High School