is a passenger

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in the city of Kasama, Ibaraki, Japan, operated by

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(JR East).

Lines

Fukuhara Station is served by the Mito Line and is located 37.0 km from the official starting point of the line at

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Station layout

The station consists of one

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(platform 1) and one

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(platforms 2 and 3) serving three tracks. The platforms are connected by a footbridge. The former wooden station building was rebuilt between October 2012 and spring 2013.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 1 December 1890. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the

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of the

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(JNR) on 1 April 1987.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal year 2019, an average of 148 passengers boarded trains at the station daily. The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.

Surrounding area

* *Fukuhara Post Office Fukuhara station is a terminus of the Wagakuni to Atago mountain hiking train, whose other terminus is Iwama station.

References

External links

Fukuhara Station information
(JR East) {{Mito Line Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture Mito Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1890 Kasama, Ibaraki