Kita Futo Station (北埠頭駅) is a railway station located in Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is served by the Kanazawa Seaside Line, an automated guideway transit (AGT) system operated by Yokohama New Transit.
Location and Operations
- Address: Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Operator: Yokohama New Transit
- Line: Kanazawa Seaside Line (also known as the Yokohama Seaside Line)
- Station code: (Typically designated by the line; specific code varies in source material)
History
- The station commenced operations on 5 March 1990, coinciding with the opening of the Kanazawa Seaside Line.
Station Layout
- The facility is an elevated structure.
- It features a single island platform serving two tracks, accommodating bi‑directional traffic on the line.
- Access to the platform is provided via stairs, escalators, and elevators, ensuring barrier‑free entry.
Surrounding Area
- The station is situated near the northern waterfront area of Yokohama's port facilities (hence the name “Kita Futo,” meaning “North Port”).
- The immediate vicinity includes industrial complexes, maritime logistics centers, and limited residential development.
- Nearby points of interest consist of the Yokohama North Port (Kita‑Futo) and associated shipping infrastructure.
Services
- Trains on the Kanazawa Seaside Line operate at regular intervals throughout the day, providing connectivity between the north port area and other stations along the line, including Kanazawa‑Hakkei and Shōnan‑Matsuda.
Transportation Links
- Bus services and taxi stands are available adjacent to the station, facilitating onward travel to local industrial sites and broader Yokohama.
Additional Notes
- The station is primarily utilized by workers commuting to the port area and by occasional passengers accessing nearby facilities.
- No major commercial or tourist attractions are directly adjacent to the station, reflecting its functional role within the city's transportation network.
