Train station

Mede Station

Mede Station, 目出

About the station

Mede Station is a railway station in Kitakyushu, Yamaguchi. Nearest major stations: Ōita, Kurume, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Nagasaki. Interesting places nearby: Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining, Nakamura Ningyo (Kaigeido Gallery), Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region. Train tickets can be purchased at https://www.trip.com/trains/japan/.

Location & Access

Mede Station is situated in the city of San'yō-Onoda, within Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Although it is an unstaffed station, it offers a convenient connection to local bus services, making it accessible for travelers exploring the area. Its coordinates are 33°59′47.98″N 131°11′0.73″E.

Railway Lines

The station is exclusively served by the Onoda Line, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). It is located 11.5 km (7.1 miles) from Ube-Shinkawa and features one island platform with two tracks. The preceding station is Minami-Nakagawa, heading towards Ube-Shinkawa, and the line continues towards the Onoda Terminus.

Station History

Mede Station officially opened its doors to passengers on November 25, 1915, making it a station with over a century of history. Despite its long operational period, it remains a smaller, unstaffed station, reflecting the local nature of its service.

Travel Tips

As an unstaffed station, travelers should be prepared to purchase tickets in advance or use IC cards if applicable. The presence of a bus stop nearby suggests opportunities for onward travel to explore the broader San'yō-Onoda region and its attractions.

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