Sasabaru Station


Sasabaru Station is a passenger railway station located in Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.

Lines

The station is served by the Kagoshima Main Line and is located 83.3 km from the starting point of the line at.

Layout

The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks. The platforms are connected by an underground passage, and ticket gates are located at both the east and west exits. The station is staffed.

History

The station was opened by Japanese National Railways on 3 March 1987 as a temporary stop on the existing Kagoshima Main Line track. Shortly thereafter, with the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, JR Kyushu took over control and upgraded it to a full station.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 4449 passengers daily, and it ranked 33rd among the busiest stations of JR Kyushu.

Surrounding area

It is located in the southern part of Fukuoka City. The Kagoshima Main Line and Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line intersect approximately 600m south of this station.