is a railway station on the Fujikyuko Line in the city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan, operated by private railway operator Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu).
Lines Shimoyoshida Station is served by the privately operated Fujikyuko Line from to , and lies from the terminus of the line at Ōtsuki Station.
Station layout The station is staffed and consists of an island platform serving two tracks, with the station building located on the south (down) side of the tracks. Passengers cross the track between the platforms via a level crossing. It has a waiting room and toilet facilities. The station is staffed.
Platforms
Blue Train Terrace On 29 April 2011, an area called the "Shimoyoshida Station Blue Train Terrace" was opened next to the station. This consists of a paved recreation area with tables next to a former 14 series "Blue Train" sleeping car, No. SuHaNeFu 14–20, which was part of the formation of the last run of the Hokuriku overnight service in March 2010. Three freight wagons that formerly ran on the Fujikyu Line are also on preserved on display.
Adjacent stations
History Shimoyoshida Station opened on 19 June 1929. The station building was reopened on 18 July 2009 following renovation work overseen by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka.
Passenger statistics In fiscal 1998, the station was used by an average of 280 passengers daily.
Surrounding area Chūō Expressway
Shimoyoshida No. 1 Elementary School Arakurayama Sengen Park Sangoku Daiichisan Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
See also List of railway stations in Japan
References
External links
Fujikyuko station information