Mikunigaoka Station (Fukuoka)

Mikunigaoka Station

三国が丘駅
Mikunigaoka Station building
General information
LocationMitsusawa, Ogōri-shi, Fukuoka-ken838-0106
Japan
Coordinates33°26′11.76″N 130°33′47.35″E / 33.4366000°N 130.5631528°E / 33.4366000; 130.5631528
Operated by Nishi-Nippon Railroad
Line(s) Tenjin Ōmuta Line
Distance24.1 km from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin)
Platforms2 side platforms
Connections
    Construction
    Structure typeAt-grade
    Other information
    StatusStaffed
    Station codeT19
    WebsiteOfficial website
    History
    Opened25 March 1992 (1992-03-25)
    Passengers
    FY20225454
    Services
    Preceding station Nishitetsu Following station
    Tsuko Tenjin Ōmuta Line
    Local
    Mitsusawa
    towards Ōmuta
    Chikushi Tenjin Ōmuta Line
    Express
    Nishitetsu Ogōri
    towards Ōmuta
    Location
    Mikunigaoka Station
    Location within Fukuoka Prefecture
    Mikunigaoka Station
    Mikunigaoka Station (Japan)

    Mikunigaoka Station (三国が丘駅, Mikunigaoka-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ogōri, Fukuoka, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR), and has station number T19.[1]

    Lines

    The station is served by the Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line and is 24.1 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.[1]

    Station layout

    The station consists of a two opposed ground-level side platforms connected by an elevated station building. The station is staffed.[1]

    Platforms

    1  Tenjin Ōmuta Line for Kurume, Yanagawa and Ōmuta
    2  Tenjin Ōmuta Line for Futsukaichi and Fukuoka

    History

    The station opened on 25 March 1992.

    Passenger statistics

    In fiscal 2022, the station was used by 5454 passengers daily.[2]

    Surrounding area

    • Ogori City Mikuni Junior High School - 10 minutes walk towards Misuzugaoka on the west side of the station.
    • Ogori Municipal Nozomigaoka Elementary School - 20 minutes walk towards the west side of the station towards Nozomigaoka.
    • Aso Gakuen Elementary School - West side of the station. 5 minutes by car towards Kisumigaoka. private.
    • Buried Cultural Properties Research Center - West side of the station, 7 minutes walk towards Misuzugaoka. There are many ancient tombs in the vicinity that are being investigated. Tours are also possible.
    • Kyushu Historical Museum

    See also

    References

    1. ^ a b c Kawashima, Ryōzō (2013). 図説: 日本の鉄道 四国・九州ライン 全線・全駅・全配線・第4巻 福岡エリア [Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 4 Fukuoka Area] (in Japanese). Kodansha. pp. 35, 72. ISBN 9784062951630.
    2. ^ "駅別乗降人員(2022年度1日平均、単位:人)". Nishi-Nippon Railway. Retrieved 8 September 2023.

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