Fukura Station

Fukura Station (吹浦駅, Fukura-eki) is a railway station in the town of Yuza, Yamagata, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Fukura Station

吹浦駅
Fukura Station, July 2009
Location45 Kamikawahara, Fukura, Yuza-machi, Akumi-gun, Yamagata-ken 999-8521
Japan
Coordinates39°4′11.7″N 139°52′43.5″E
Operated by JR East
Line(s) Uetsu Main Line
Distance186.1 kilometers from Niitsu
Platforms1 side + 1 island platform
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedJuly 30, 1920
Passengers
FY2007102
Services
Preceding station JR East Following station
Yuza
toward Niitsu
Uetsu Main Line Mega
toward Akita
Location
Fukura Station
Location within Yamagata Prefecture
Fukura Station
Fukura Station (Japan)

Lines

Fukura Station is served by the Uetsu Main Line, and is located 186.1 km from the starting point of the line at Niitsu Station.

Station layout

The station has one side platform and one island platform connected by a footbridge. The station is unattended.

Platforms

1  Uetsu Main Line for Tsuruoka and Sakata
2  Uetsu Main Line (through trains)
3  Uetsu Main Line for Ugo-Honjō and Akita

History

Fukura Station opened on July 30, 1920.[1] The station has been unattended since October 1981. With the privatization of JNR on April 1, 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.

Surrounding area

References

  1. 日本国有鉄道停車場一覧 [JNR Station Directory]. Japan: Japanese National Railways. 1985. p. 135. ISBN 4-533-00503-9.

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