Edamitsu Station

Edamitsu Station (枝光駅) is a passenger railway station located in Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.

Lines
The station is served by the Kagoshima Main Line and is located 20.0 km from the starting point of the line at Mojikō.

Layout
The station consists of two opposed elevated side platforms serving two tracks, with the station building underneath. The station is staffed.

History
The station was opened by Japanese Government Railways (JGR) on 1 April 1908 on its stretch of track between Moji (now Mojikō and Yatsushiro. On 12 October 1909, the station became part of the Hitoyoshi Main Line and then on 21 November 1909, part of the Kagoshima Main Line. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR), the successor of JGR, on 1 April 1987, JR Kyushu took over control of the station.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 2662 passengers daily (boarding passengers only), and it ranked 55th among the busiest stations of JR Kyushu.

Surrounding area
It is located in an old urban area, with many private houses and shops. The freight line of the Kagoshima Main Line runs approximately 150 meters west of the station, and the Nippon Steel Yawata Works Tailings Railway (Kurogane Line) runs approximately 200 meters southeast of the station.
 * Kitakyushu City Edamitsu Elementary School
 * Kitakyushu City Edamitsudai Junior High School
 * Kyushu International University Junior and Senior High School