Train station

Imajuku Station

Imajuku Station, 今宿

About the station

Imajuku Station is a railway station in Kurume, Saga. Nearest major stations: Kitakyushu, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Ōita, Miyazaki. Interesting places nearby: Nakamura Ningyo (Kaigeido Gallery). Train tickets can be purchased at https://www.trip.com/trains/japan/.

Location & Access

Imajuku Station is conveniently situated in Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, making it an accessible point for both local residents and visitors. The station is operated by JR Kyushu, a major railway company in the region. Its address is Imajuku Ekimae 1-chome, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

The station offers good accessibility, featuring a footbridge with elevators to reach the island platform, ensuring ease of use for all passengers. It also provides a staffed ticket window (Midori no Madoguchi), though it is outsourced, offering essential services for ticket purchases and inquiries.

Railway Lines

Imajuku Station serves the JK Chikuhi Line, a vital route connecting various parts of Fukuoka Prefecture. It is located 5.2 km from Meinohama. The station features one island platform with two tracks, plus two additional sidings, facilitating efficient train operations. From Imajuku, the preceding station towards Nishi-Karatsu is Kyūdai-Gakkentoshi, and the following station towards Meinohama is Shimoyamato.

Station History

Imajuku Station has a long history, having been opened on April 15, 1925, making it nearly 100 years old. Over the decades, it has played a significant role in the local transportation network. In fiscal year 2020, the station recorded an average of 4329 daily passengers, ranking it 34th among JR Kyushu stations, highlighting its importance as a commuter hub.

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