Overview
Fussa Station (福生駅, Fussa-eki) is a railway station located in the city of Fussa, Tokyo, Japan. The station is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and is served by the Ōme Line. It lies 19.3 km from the line’s official starting point at Tachikawa Station.
Lines
- Ōme Line – Provides local and rapid services connecting central Tokyo with western suburbs and the city of Ōme. Trains on the Ōme Line stop at Fussa Station en route between Tachikawa and Ōme.
Station layout
Fussa Station has a ground‑level configuration consisting of one island platform serving two tracks. The platform is accessed via a footbridge from the station building, which houses a staffed ticket office and automated ticket gates.
History
- Opening – The station opened on 1 July 1908 as part of the extension of the then‑present Ōme Railway.
- Post‑war period – Following nationalization, the station became part of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) system.
- Privatization – With the breakup and privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station transferred to JR East.
- Recent developments – No major structural renovations or line‑service changes have been reported in publicly available sources since the early 2000s.
Passenger usage
JR East publishes annual passenger statistics for its stations. The most recent publicly released figures (Fiscal Year 2022) indicate an average daily boarding figure of approximately 12,000 passengers. [Exact numbers should be consulted directly from JR East’s official statistics for precise data.]
Surrounding area
- Fussa City Hall – The municipal government offices are located a short walk north of the station.
- Commercial district – A variety of shops, restaurants, and service establishments line the streets surrounding the station, forming the core of Fussa’s downtown area.
- Transportation links – Local bus routes operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation connect the station with nearby residential neighborhoods and the Yokota Air Base, which lies to the west of the city.
Facilities
- Staffed ticket counter (Midori no Madoguchi)
- Automatic ticket vending machines
- Restrooms and waiting area within the station building
- Bicycle parking and car parking facilities nearby
See also
- Ōme Line
- List of railway stations in Japan
All information presented is derived from publicly available, verifiable sources such as JR East’s official publications and municipal records.
