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Nippō Main Line
The is a railway line in Kyushu, in southern Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). The line connects Kokura Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, and Kagoshima Station in Kagoshima via the east coast of Kyushu, passing through the prefectural capitals of Ōita and Miyazaki. A number of Limited Express trains operate along the route, including Limited Express Sonic trains between Hakata and Oita. Stations :●: Stops :▲: Rapid service connecting to Hitahikosan Line non-stop, :|: Non-stop :Liner services: ''Sawayaka Liner'', ''Home Liner'' Though Kagoshima is the southern terminus for the line, some trains continue via the Kagoshima Main Line to the adjacent Kagoshima-Chūō station. History The Kyushu Railway Co. opened the 6 km Kokura - Jono section in 1895, and the Hōshū Railway Co. opened the 46 km Yukuhashi - Buzen Nagasu section in 1897. The former company acquired the latter in 1901, and was nationalised in 1907. The lines were connected ...
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Ōyodo River
The is a river which runs through Kagoshima Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan and ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. River communities The river passes through or forms the boundary of the following communities: ;Kagoshima Prefecture: :Soo, Kagoshima, Soo ;Miyazaki Prefecture: :Miyakonojō, Miyazaki, Miyakonojō, Kobayashi, Miyazaki, Kobayashi, Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Miyazaki References

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Kagoshima Main Line
The is a major railway line operated by the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) between Mojikō in Kitakyushu, and Kagoshima Station in Kagoshima City, at the southern end of Kyushu. Until March 13, 2004, it extended 393 km between its two termini; however, with the opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen on March 13, the section between Yatsushiro and Sendai was transferred to the third-sector Hisatsu Orange Railway Company. The line is an important line in Kyushu, connecting Fukuoka (Hakata Station) to many other major cities. It is the main line through the Fukuoka urban district, and as such many long-distance express trains from all parts of Kyushu use the section between Kokura Station (Kitakyushu) and Tosu Station, where the Nagasaki Main Line meets the Kagoshima Main Line. Stations Mojikō – Arao Arao – Yatsushiro Sendai – Kagoshima Footnotes Former Yatsushiro – Sendai section This section was transferred to the Hisatsu Orange Railway Line ...
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Kanda, Fukuoka
is a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka Prefecture, on the Japanese home island of Kyushu, which is one of the four main islands. Kanda is a suburb of the city of Kitakyushu. As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 36,957 and a density of 800 persons per km2. The total area is 46.46 km2. Nishinippon Institute of Technology is located in the town. Future merger A majority of local residents favor remaining an independent municipality, but voices calling for a merger with the neighboring city of Kitakyūshū remain. Transportation The town is located approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) west of Kitakyūshū Airport, which is built on an artificial island. The airport serves several major cities in Japan and other eastern Asian countries. By road, the city is adjacent to the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway. By rail, the city is served by the Kanda Station. Economy The Nissan Motor Kyushu factory started operation in Kanda in 1975. Culture ...
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Kanda Station (Fukuoka)
is a railway station in Kanda, Fukuoka, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Lines Kanda Station is served by the Nippō Main Line. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It ... External links * Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1895 {{Fukuoka-railstation-stub ...
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Kusami Station
is a railway station in Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). It is the closest station for New Kitakyushu Airport. Lines Kusami Station is served by the Nippō Main Line. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It ... External links * Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Buildings and structures in Kitakyushu Railway stations in Japan opened in 1952 {{Fukuoka-railstation-stub ...
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Shimosone Station
is a railway station in Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Lines Shimosone Station is served by the Nippō Main Line. Adjacent stations Passenger statistics In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 6,563 passengers daily (boarding passengers only), and it ranked 28th among the busiest stations of JR Kyushu. See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It ... References External links * Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Buildings and structures in Kitakyushu Railway stations in Japan opened in 1895 {{Fukuoka-railstation-stub ...
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Jōno Station (JR Kyushu)
is a railway station in Kokura Minami-ku, Kitakyushu, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Lines Jōno Station is served by the Nippō Main Line as well as the Hitahikosan Line, of which it is the northern terminus. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 4,276 passengers daily (boarding passengers only), and it ranked 48th among the busiest stations of JR Kyushu. See also *List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It ... References External links * Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Buildings and structures in Kitakyushu Railway stations in Japan opened in 1895 {{Fukuoka-railstation-stub ...
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Minami-Kokura Station
is a railway station in Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Japan, operated by Kyūshū Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Lines Minami-Kokura Station is served by the Nippō Main Line. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It ... External links * Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Buildings and structures in Kitakyushu Railway stations in Japan opened in 1944 {{Fukuoka-railstation-stub ...
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Nishi-Kokura Station
is a railway station in Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Japan, operated by Kyūshū Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Lines Nishi-Kokura Station is served by the Kagoshima Main Line and Nippō Main Line. Adjacent stations Passenger statistics In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 5,361 passengers daily (boarding passengers only), and it ranked 34th among the busiest stations of JR Kyushu. See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations A train station, railway station, railroad station or depot is a railway facility where trains stop to ... References External links * Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Buildings and structures in Kitakyushu Railway stations in Japan opened in 1974 {{Fukuoka-railstation-stub ...
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Fukuoka Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. Fukuoka Prefecture has a population of 5,109,323 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 4,986 Square kilometre, km2 (1,925 sq mi). Fukuoka Prefecture borders Saga Prefecture to the southwest, Kumamoto Prefecture to the south, and Ōita Prefecture to the southeast. Fukuoka is the capital and largest city of Fukuoka Prefecture, and the largest city on Kyūshū, with other major cities including Kitakyushu, Kurume, and Ōmuta, Fukuoka, Ōmuta. Fukuoka Prefecture is located at the northernmost point of Kyūshū on the Kanmon Straits, connecting the Tsushima Strait and Seto Inland Sea across from Yamaguchi Prefecture on the island of Honshu, and extends south towards the Ariake Sea. History Fukuoka Prefecture includes the Old provinces of Japan, former provinces of Chikugo Province, Chikugo, Chikuzen Province, Chikuzen, and Buzen Province, Buzen. Shrines and temples Kōra taisha, Sumiyoshi-jinja, ...
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