Train station

Suzumeda Station

Suzumeda Station, 雀田

About the station

Suzumeda 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

Suzumeda Station (雀田駅, Suzumeda-eki) is conveniently located in the city of San'yō-Onoda, within Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. While unstaffed, it serves as a local hub for residents and visitors alike. For onward travel, a bus stop is available, providing connections to the surrounding area and enhancing accessibility beyond the railway lines.

Railway Lines

Operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West), Suzumeda Station is a key point on the Onoda Line. It holds particular significance as the diverging point where the main Onoda Line branches off towards Onodakō and the Motoyama Branch Line heads towards Nagato-Motoyama. This makes it an important transfer station for those exploring the various routes of the Onoda Line.

Station History

Suzumeda Station officially opened its doors on May 16, 1929. For nearly a century, it has served the local community, facilitating travel and connecting different parts of San'yō-Onoda and beyond. Despite being unstaffed, its historical role as a railway junction remains vital to the region's transportation network.

Travel Tips

If you're traveling on the Onoda Line, pay close attention at Suzumeda Station, especially if you intend to switch to the Motoyama Branch Line. As an unstaffed station, it's advisable to check train schedules in advance. The station features two side platforms and two tracks, ensuring smooth operations for both main and branch line services. Its coordinates are 33°57′37.34″N 131°11′11.33″E.

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