Yoshitomi Station (Fukuoka)

Yoshitomi Station (吉富駅, Yoshitomi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Yoshitomi, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.^[1]

Yoshitomi Station 吉富駅
Yoshitomi Station building in August 2006
General information
Location	Hirotsu 351-2, Yoshitomi-cho, Chikujo-gun, Fukuoka-ken Japan
Coordinates	33°36′17″N 131°10′26″E
Operated by	JR Kyushu
Line(s)	■ Nippō Main Line
Distance	50.0 km from Kokura
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Other information
Status	Unstaffed
Website	Official website
History
Opened	20 April 1995 (1995-04-20)
Passengers
FY2020	257 daily
Services
Preceding station JR Kyushu Following station Nakatsu towards Kagoshima Nippō Main Line Mikekado towards Kokura
Location Yoshitomi Station Location within Fukuoka Prefecture Show map of Fukuoka Prefecture Yoshitomi Station Yoshitomi Station (Japan) Show map of Japan

Lines

The station is served by the Nippō Main Line and is located 50.0 km from the starting point of the line at Kokura.^[2]

Layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks which are located on an embankment. The platforms, which are curved, have an effective length of 165 meters and can accommodate 8-car trains. The station is unattended.^[2]

Platforms

1	■ ■ Nippō Main Line	for Nakatsu and Yanagigaura
2	■ ■ Nippō Main Line	for Yukuhashi and Kokura

History

The station was opened on 20 April 1995 as an additional station on the existing track of the Nippō Main Line, and was built by private donations.^[3]

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, there was a daily average of 257 boarding passengers.^[4]

Surrounding area

• Yoshitomi Town Hall
• Yoshitomi Town Yoshitomi Elementary School

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan