is a railway station in the city of Chita, Aichi, Japan, operated by Meitetsu. Lines Asakura Station is served by the Meitetsu Tokoname Line, and is located 16.4 kilometers from the starting point of the line at . Station layout The station has dual opposed elevated side platforms with the station building located underneath. The station is staffed. Platforms Adjacent stations Station history Asakura Station was opened on May 9, 1923, as a station on the Aichi Electric Railway Company. The Aichi Electric Railway became part of the Meitetsu group on August 1, 1935. The station building was reconstructed in March 1982, when the tracks were elevated. The station has been unattended since December 2004. In January 2005, the Tranpass system of magnetic fare cards with automatic turnstiles was implemented, and the station has been unattended since that point. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 7,537 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area Chita City Hall See also List of Railway Stations in Japan References External links Official web page Railway stations in Japan opened in 1923 Railway stations in Aichi Prefecture Stations of Nagoya Railroad Chita, Aichi