Overview
Nabeshima Station (Japanese: 鍋島駅, Nabeshima-eki) is a railway station in the city of Saga, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) and serves the Nagasaki Main Line.
Location
The station is situated in the Nabeshima district of Saga City. Its exact address is not specified in widely available sources.
Lines
- Nagasaki Main Line: Nabeshima Station is located on this line, which connects the cities of Hakata (Fukuoka) and Nagasaki. The station lies between Saga Station and Hizen-Nagata Station. The distance from the starting point of the line at Tosu Station is approximately 5.4 km.
Station layout
- The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks.
- The platforms are connected by a footbridge.
- The station building is a simple structure that provides a waiting area and ticketing facilities.
History
- The station opened in the late 19th century as part of the expansion of the Kyushu Railway network. The precise opening date is not confirmed by available encyclopedic sources.
- Following the nationalization of the railway, the station came under the control of Japanese National Railways (JNR) and later transferred to JR Kyushu upon JNR’s privatization in 1987.
Passenger statistics
- Detailed annual passenger usage figures are not publicly documented in major reference works.
Surrounding area
- The station serves the residential and commercial areas of the Nabeshima district.
- Nearby points of interest include local schools, small businesses, and community facilities typical of a suburban Japanese neighborhood.
See also
- List of railway stations in Japan
- Nagasaki Main Line
Note: Certain specific details such as the exact opening date, passenger numbers, and precise address are not available in widely recognized encyclopedic references.