Shimoyoshida Station (下吉田駅, Shimoyoshida-eki) is a railway station on the Fujikyuko Line in the city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan, operated by private railway operator Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu).[1]
Shimoyoshida Station 下吉田駅 | |||||
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 The restored station building in October 2016 | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | 840 Arakura, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi-ken 403-0011 Japan | ||||
| Coordinates | 35°29′52″N 138°48′12″E / 35.49778°N 138.80333°E | ||||
| Elevation | 753 meters | ||||
| Operated by |  Fuji Kyuko | ||||
| Line(s) | ■ Fujikyuko Line | ||||
| Distance | 21.1 km from Ōtsuki | ||||
| Platforms | 1 island platform | ||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Staffed | ||||
| Station code | FJ14 | ||||
| Website | Official website | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | 19 June 1929 | ||||
| Passengers | |||||
| FY1998 | 280 daily | ||||
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Lines
editShimoyoshida Station is served by the 26.6 km (16.5 mi) privately operated Fujikyuko Line from Ōtsuki to Kawaguchiko, and lies 21.1 kilometres (13.1 mi) from the terminus of the line at Ōtsuki Station.[2]
Station layout
editThe station is staffed and consists of an island platform serving two tracks, with the station building located on the south (down) side of the tracks. Passengers cross the track between the platforms via a level crossing.[1] It has a waiting room and toilet facilities.[1] The station is staffed.
Platforms
edit| 1 | ■ Fujikyuko Line | For Mt. Fuji, Fujikyu-Highland and Kawaguchiko |
| 2 | ■ Fujikyuko Line | For Ōtsuki, Kōfu |
Blue Train Terrace
editOn 29 April 2011, an area called the "Shimoyoshida Station Blue Train Terrace" was opened next to the station. This consists of a paved recreation area with tables next to a former 14 series "Blue Train" sleeping car, No. SuHaNeFu 14-20, which was part of the formation of the last run of the Hokuriku overnight service in March 2010. Three freight wagons that formerly ran on the Fujikyu Line are also on preserved on display.[3]
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Preserved SuHaNeFu 14-20 at the Blue Train Terrace in December 2011
Adjacent stations
edit| « | Service | » | ||
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| Fujikyuko Line | ||||
| Tsurubunkadaigakumae | Fuji Excursion | Mt. Fuji | ||
| Tsurubunkadaigakumae | Fujisan Tokkyū | Mt. Fuji | ||
| Mitsutōge | Fuji Tozan Densha | Mt. Fuji | ||
| Yoshiikeonsenmae | Local | Gekkōji | ||
History
editShimoyoshida Station opened on 19 June 1929.[2] The station building was reopened on 18 July 2009 following renovation work overseen by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka.[1]
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Restored interior of station building, August 2009 -
Station building before renovation, February 2006
Passenger statistics
editIn fiscal 1998, the station was used by an average of 280 passengers daily.[2]
Surrounding area
edit- Chūō Expressway
National Route 139- Shimoyoshida No. 1 Elementary School
- Arakurayama Sengen Park
- Sangoku Daiichisan Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d 各駅のご案内 [Station information] (in Japanese). Japan: Fujikyuko. 16 April 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ a b c Terada, Hirokazu (July 2002). データブック日本の私鉄 [Databook: Japan's Private Railways]. Japan: Neko Publishing. p. 220. ISBN 4-87366-874-3.
- ^ 鉄道とのふれあいの場「下吉田駅ブルートレインテラス」 ["Shimoyoshida Station Blue Train Terrace" railway interactive space] (in Japanese). Japan: Fujikyuko. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
External links
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- Fujikyuko station information (in Japanese)