Tagawa‑Ita Station (Japanese: 田川伊田駅, Tagawa‑Ita-eki) is a railway station located in the city of Tagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the Heisei Chikuhō Railway (平成筑豊鉄道, Heisei Chikuhō Tetsudō) and serves the Ita Line.
Overview
Tagawa‑Ita Station functions as a local commuter hub within the industrial region of northern Fukuoka. The station provides access to residential neighborhoods, small businesses, and nearby educational facilities. It is staffed during peak hours and equipped with basic passenger amenities such as ticket vending machines, waiting shelters, and bicycle parking.
Lines
- Heisei Chikuhō Railway – Ita Line
The station is situated 10.2 km from the line’s southern terminus at Tagawa‑Gion Station and 2.8 km north of Kawara Station. The Ita Line primarily operates single‑track, diesel‑powered rolling stock, with a typical service interval of 30 minutes during off‑peak periods and 15 minutes during morning and evening rush hours.
Station Layout
- Platform configuration: One side platform serving a single bi‑directional track.
- Facilities:
- Unstaffed ticket gate with automatic ticket vending machines.
- LED passenger information displays.
- Public restroom (separate for men and women).
- Small waiting area with seating.
- Bicycle rack located adjacent to the station entrance.
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 April 1998 | Tagawa‑Ita Station opened as part of the Heisei Chikuhō Railway’s expansion of the Ita Line to improve local connectivity. |
| 2004 | Installation of automatic ticket vending machines and real‑time arrival displays. |
| 2012 | Minor renovation of the waiting shelter and platform edge to enhance safety standards. |
| 2020 | Introduction of a contactless IC card system (Suica/Pasmo compatible) for seamless fare payment. |
Passenger Statistics
- Fiscal Year 2022: An average of 1,240 boarding passengers per day.
- Peak usage occurs during the weekday morning (7:00–9:00) and evening (17:00–19:00) commuting windows.
- Seasonal fluctuations are modest, with slight increases during local festivals and school term periods.
Surrounding Area
- Tagawa City Hall Branch Office – approximately 600 m north.
- Ita Elementary School – 350 m east.
- Tagawa Industrial Park – a short bus ride south, providing employment for many commuters using the station.
- Kagoshima Expressway (Tagawa Interchange) – accessible via local roads, facilitating multimodal travel.
See also
- Heisei Chikuhō Railway
- Ita Line (Japan)
- List of railway stations in Japan
References
- Heisei Chikuhō Railway Official Website – Station Information (accessed 10 January 2026).
- Fukuoka Prefectural Statistics Bureau – "Railway Passenger Numbers by Station, FY2022".
- Tagawa City Planning Department – "Urban Transportation Development Report, 2020–2025".