Chikugo-Funagoya Station, Railway station in Chikugo, Japan
Chikugo-Funagoya Station is an elevated railway hub in Fukuoka Prefecture that handles both conventional and high-speed trains on separate platform levels. Two station buildings connected by a covered walkway provide access to these different rail services.
The station opened in 1928 as Funagoya Station serving local rail services. The addition of Shinkansen platforms in 2011 transformed it into a major interchange point for regional and long-distance travel.
The station's information center serves as a gateway to regional attractions, including the Kyushu Geibunkan cultural exchange facility and traditional hot springs.
The station has coin lockers of different sizes available for storing luggage. The connected walkway between buildings makes it straightforward to transfer between conventional and high-speed trains.
The facility consists of two separate station buildings connected by a sheltered walkway, serving an average of 882 daily passengers as of 2021.
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