Uranosaki Station

Uranosaki Station

浦ノ崎駅
General information
LocationYamashiro-chō Tachiiwa, Imari, Saga
(伊万里市山代町立岩)
Japan
Operated byMatsuura Railway
Line(s)Nishi-Kyūshū Line
History
Opened1930
Passengers
200586 daily

Uranosaki Station (浦ノ崎駅, Uranosaki-eki) is a railway station in Yamashiro-chō Tachiiwa, Imari City, Saga Prefecture. It is operated by Matsuura Railway and is on the Nishi-Kyūshū Line.

The station is popular with photographers and railfans due to an abundance of cherry blossoms surrounding the station, which creates a picturesque setting during their blooming period.

Lines

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Adjacent stations

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Service
Nishi-Kyūshū Line
Haze Local Fukushimaguchi

Station layout

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The station is ground level with a single side platform.

Environs

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History

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  • October 1, 1930 - Opens for business.
  • April 1, 1987 - Railways privatize and this station is inherited by JR Kyushu.
  • April 1, 1988 - This station is inherited by Matsuura Railway.

References

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33°20′07″N 129°47′34″E / 33.3352°N 129.7927°E / 33.3352; 129.7927