Higashi-Fukuma Station

Higashi-Fukuma Station (東福間駅) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Fukutsu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.

Lines
The station is served by the Kagoshima Main Line and is located 53.9 km from the starting point of the line at Mojikō.

Layout
The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks. The platforms are connected by an elevated station building, which is staffed.

History
The station was opened by Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 2 October 1978 as an added station on the existing Kagoshima Main Line track. With the privatization of JNR 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 2033 passengers daily (boarding passengers only), and it ranked 69th among the busiest stations of JR Kyushu.

Surrounding area

 * Higashifukuma housing complex
 * Fukutsu City Jingo Elementary School
 * Tokyu Fukuma New Town Wakagidai
 * Fukutsu City Jingo Higashi Elementary School