is a junction passenger railway station located in Inage-ku, Chiba, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Inage Station is located on the Sōbu Main Line, 35.0 km from Tokyo Station, and is served by both Sōbu Line (Rapid) services and Chūō-Sōbu Line all-stations "Local" services. Station layout The station consists of two elevated island platforms with the station building underneath. The station has a Midori no Madoguchi staffed ticket office and also a "View Plaza" travel agency. Platforms History The station opened on 13 September 1899. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japan National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 49,966 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area Inage Ward Office Inage Library Chiba City Konakadai Elementary School Chiba Municipal Chiba High School See also List of railway stations in Japan References External links JR East station information Railway stations in Chiba (city) Railway stations in Japan opened in 1899 Chūō-Sōbu Line