is a
railway station in Yamashiro-chō Tachiiwa,
Imari City,
Saga Prefecture. It is operated by
Matsuura Railway and is on the
Nishi-Kyūshū Line.
The station is popular with photographers and
railfans
A railfan, rail buff or train buff (American English), railway enthusiast, railway buff or trainspotter (Australian/British English), or ferroequinologist is a person who is recreationally interested in trains and rail transport systems.
Rail ...
due to an abundance of
cherry blossoms surrounding the station, which creates a picturesque setting during their blooming period.
Lines
*
Matsuura Railway
**
Nishi-Kyūshū Line
Adjacent stations
Station layout
The station is ground level with a single
side platform.
Environs
*
National Route 204
*Ruins of Kawanami Shipyard
*Uranosaki Post Office
History
*October 1, 1930 - Opens for business.
*April 1, 1987 - Railways privatize and this station is inherited by
JR Kyushu.
*April 1, 1988 - This station is inherited by Matsuura Railway.
References
Nagasaki statistical yearbook (Nagasaki prefectural office statistics section,Japanese)
External links
Matsuura Railway (Japanese)
Railway stations in Japan opened in 1930
Railway stations in Saga Prefecture
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