Tofurōmae Station
Tofurōmae Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Nishi-Nippon Railroad, and has station number T14.
Lines
The station is served by the Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line and is 13.8 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.
Station layout
The station consists of a two opposed ground level side platforms. There is no connection between platforms, and passengers wishing to change platforms must leave the station and re-enter after crossing a level crossing outside the station. The station is staffed.
History
The station opened on 11 April 1924.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2022, the station was used by 5685 passengers daily.
Surrounding area
Japan National Route 3 runs parallel to the Tenjin Omuta Line in front of the station building, and Fukuoka Prefectural Route 112 straddles the platform on the south side of the station building. Furthermore, National Route 3 crosses over it with a double viaduct. JR Tofurou Minami Station is about 800 meters away. The area surrounding the station is mostly residential, with many roadside stores and businesses located along the main roads. The Ruins of the Dazaifu Government Office, from which the station takes its name, is approximately 700 meters from the station.