Shimo-Kamoo Station


Shimo-Kamoo Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Kama, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.

Lines

Shimo-Kamoo Station is served by the Gotōji Line and is located 8.3 km from the starting point of the line at.

Layout

The station consists of one island platform serving two tracks connected to the station building by a level crossing. The station is unattended.

History

The station was opened on February 1, 1916 as Akasaka Station for freight only operations on the Chikuho Main Line. Passenger services began on May 10, 1920 and the line was renamed the Urushi Line. It was incorporated into the Gotōji Line on July 1, 1943. The station was renamed to its present name on December 20, 1956. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways, the successor of JGR, on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Kyushu.

Surrounding area