Location & Access
Yakō Station (JN03) is conveniently situated in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. It's easily accessible, with a bus terminal providing further connections to the surrounding area. The station's coordinates are 35°32′22″N 139°40′49″E.
Railway Lines
Operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Yakō Station serves the Nambu Line. It holds the distinction of being the only station on the Nambu Line located within Yokohama City. The station features three tracks and a platform configuration of one side platform and one island platform. It is 2.6 km from Kawasaki Station, with Shitte (JN02) as the preceding station towards Kawasaki and Kashimada (JN04) as the following station towards Tachikawa.
Station History
Yakō Station officially opened its doors to passengers on March 9, 1927. For fiscal year 2019, the station recorded an average of 19,449 daily passengers, highlighting its importance as a local transportation hub.
Travel Tips
When visiting Yakō Station, travelers can utilize the bus terminal for onward journeys. Its unique position as the sole Nambu Line station in Yokohama makes it a notable point of interest for railway enthusiasts and those exploring the city.
