Higashi Takasaki Station

Higashi Takasaki Station (東高崎駅) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Miyakonojō, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.

Lines
The station is served by the Kitto Line and is located 13.5 km from the starting point of the line at Miyakonojō.

Layout
The station consists of a side platform serving a single track at grade. There is no station building, only a shelter on the platform for waiting passengers. The entrance to the platform is at one end of the platform where a road crosses the track at a level crossing. From the entrance, a ramp leads up to the platform. A bike shed is provided nearby.

History
Japanese National Railways (JNR) opened the station on 1 December 1963 as an additional station on the existing track of the Kitto Line. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Kyushu.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 17 passengers (boarding only) per day.

Surrounding area

 * Higashi Kirishima Shrine