Tenpaizan Station
Railway station in Chikushino, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
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Tenpaizan Station (天拝山駅, Tenpaizan-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Chikushino, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.[1] It is named after the local Mount Tenpai, on the route of a long distance Kyūshū hiking trail.
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JR KyushuJB 09 Tenpaizan Station 天拝山駅  | |||||||||||
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Tenpaizan Station | |||||||||||
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| Location | 643-2 Ryumyoji, Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka-ken 818-0042 Japan | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°28′55″N 130°31′49″E | ||||||||||
| Operator | JR Kyushu | ||||||||||
| Line | JB Kagoshima Main Line | ||||||||||
| Distance | 94.3 km from Mojikō | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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Structure type | At grade | ||||||||||
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| Status | Unstaffed | ||||||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 11 March 1989 | ||||||||||
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| FY2020 | 2166 daily | ||||||||||
| Rank | 64th (among JR Kyushu stations) | ||||||||||
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Lines
The station is served by the Kagoshima Main Line and is located 94.3 km from the starting point of the line at Mojikō.[2]
Layout
The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks, connected by a footbridge. The station is unattended.[2]
Platforms
| 1 | ■ JB Kagoshima Main Line | for Kurume and Ōmuta |
| 2 | ■ JB Kagoshima Main Line | for Hakata and Kokura |
History
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 2166 passengers daily (boarding passengers only), and it ranked 64th among the busiest stations of JR Kyushu.[3]
Surrounding area
- Chikushino City Hall
- Fukuoka Prefectural Chikushi High School
- Chikushino City Chikushino Junior High School
- Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka Visual Special Needs School
- Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line Asakura Kaido Station
