Shimoyoshida Station

Shimoyoshida Station (下吉田駅, Shimoyoshida-eki) is a railway station on the Fujikyuko Line in the city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan, operated by private railway operator Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu).^[1]

Shimoyoshida Station 下吉田駅
The restored station building in October 2016
General information
Location	840 Arakura, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi-ken 403-0011 Japan
Coordinates	35°29′52″N 138°48′12″E
Elevation	753 meters
Operated by	Fuji Kyuko
Line(s)	■ Fujikyuko Line
Distance	21.1 km from Ōtsuki
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Other information
Status	Staffed
Station code	FJ14
Website	Official website
History
Opened	19 June 1929
Passengers
FY1998	280 daily
Location Shimoyoshida Station Location within Yamanashi Prefecture Show map of Yamanashi Prefecture Shimoyoshida Station Shimoyoshida Station (Japan) Show map of Japan

Lines

Shimoyoshida Station is served by the 26.6 km (16.5 mi) privately operated Fujikyuko Line from Ōtsuki to Kawaguchiko, and lies 21.1 kilometres (13.1 mi) from the terminus of the line at Ōtsuki Station.^[2]

Station layout

The station is staffed and consists of an island platform serving two tracks, with the station building located on the south (down) side of the tracks. Passengers cross the track between the platforms via a level crossing.^[1] It has a waiting room and toilet facilities.^[1] The station is staffed.

Platforms

1	■ Fujikyuko Line	For Mt. Fuji, Fujikyu-Highland and Kawaguchiko
2	■ Fujikyuko Line	For Ōtsuki, Kōfu

Blue Train Terrace

On 29 April 2011, an area called the "Shimoyoshida Station Blue Train Terrace" was opened next to the station. This consists of a paved recreation area with tables next to a former 14 series "Blue Train" sleeping car, No. SuHaNeFu 14-20, which was part of the formation of the last run of the Hokuriku overnight service in March 2010. Three freight wagons that formerly ran on the Fujikyu Line are also on preserved on display.^[3]

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  Preserved SuHaNeFu 14-20 at the Blue Train Terrace in December 2011

Adjacent stations

«		Service	»
Fujikyuko Line
Tsurubunkadaigakumae		Fuji Excursion		Mt. Fuji
Tsurubunkadaigakumae		Fujisan Tokkyū	Mt. Fuji
Mitsutōge		Fuji Tozan Densha	Mt. Fuji
Yoshiikeonsenmae		Local	Gekkōji

History

Shimoyoshida Station opened on 19 June 1929.^[2] The station building was reopened on 18 July 2009 following renovation work overseen by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka.^[1]

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  Restored interior of station building, August 2009
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  Station building before renovation, February 2006

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 1998, the station was used by an average of 280 passengers daily.^[2]

Surrounding area

• Chūō Expressway
• National Route 139
• Shimoyoshida No. 1 Elementary School
• Arakurayama Sengen Park
• Sangoku Daiichisan Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan