Shimoyoshida Station

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
The restored station building in October 2016
Location840 Arakura, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi-ken 403-0011
Japan
Coordinates35°29′52″N 138°48′12″E
Elevation753 meters
Operated by Fuji Kyuko
Line(s)■ Fujikyuko Line
Distance21.1 km from Ōtsuki
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
Other information
StatusStaffed
Station codeFJ14
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened19 June 1929
Traffic
Passengers (FY1998)280 daily
Location
Shimoyoshida Station
Location within Yamanashi Prefecture
Shimoyoshida Station
Shimoyoshida Station (Japan)

Lines

Shimoyoshida 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

The 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
1 ■ Fujikyuko Line For Fujisan, Fujikyu-Highland and Kawaguchiko
2 ■ Fujikyuko Line For Ōtsuki, Kōfu

Blue Train Terrace

On 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]

  • Preserved SuHaNeFu 14-20 at the Blue Train Terrace in December 2011

Adjacent stations
« Service »
Fujikyuko Line
Mitsutōge Fuji Tozan Densha Mt. Fuji
Yoshiikeonsenmae Local Gekkōji
Fujisan Tokkyū: Does not stop at this station

History

Shimoyoshida 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]

  • Restored interior of station building, August 2009
  • Station building before renovation, February 2006

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 1998, the station was used by an average of 280 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

See also

References
  1. 各駅のご案内 [Station information] (in Japanese). Japan: Fujikyuko. 16 April 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  2. 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.
  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.

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