Tsurushi Station Explained

Tsurushi Station
Native Name:都留市駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:1-12-1 Tsuru, Tsuru, Yamanashi
Country:Japan
Coordinates:35.5569°N 138.9078°W
Elevation:467 meters
Operator: Fuji Kyuko
Line: Fujikyuko Line
Distance:8.6 km from
Platforms:1 island platform
Tracks:2
Status:Staffed
Code:FJ06
Opened:19 June 1929
Former:Yamura-yokochō (until 1965)
Passengers:483 daily
Pass Year:FY2017
Map Type:Japan Yamanashi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Tsurushi Station

is a railway station on the Fujikyuko Line in the city of Tsuru, Yamanashi, Japan, operated by Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu).[1] The station is at an altitude of 467 metres.[1]

Lines

Tsurushi Station is served by the 26.6km (16.5miles) privately operated Fujikyuko Line from to, and lies 8.6km (05.3miles) from the terminus of the line at Ōtsuki Station.[2]

Station layout

The station is staffed and consists of an island platform serving two tracks, with the station building located on the east (down) side of the tracks. Passengers cross the track to the platform via a level crossing.[1] It has a waiting room and toilet facilities.[1]

Platforms

History

Tsurushi Station opened on 19 June 1929, initially named .[2] It was renamed Tsurushi on 1 March 1965.[2]

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 1998, the station was used by an average of 831 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.fujikyu-railway.jp/forms/info/info.aspx?info_id=4052. ja:各駅のご案内. Station information. 1 December 2007 . Fujikyuko. Japan. Japanese. 2 March 2012.
  2. Book: Terada, Hirokazu . データブック日本の私鉄 . Databook: Japan's Private Railways . Neko Publishing . July 2002 . Japan . 220 . 4-87366-874-3.