Higashikatsura Station

Higashikatsura Station (東桂駅) is a railway station on the Fujikyuko Line in the city of Tsuru, Yamanashi, Japan, operated by Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu).

Lines
Higashikatsura Station is served by the 26.6 km privately operated Fujikyuko Line from Ōtsuki to Kawaguchiko, and is 13.1 km from the terminus of the line at Ōtsuki Station.

Station layout
The station is staffed and consists of two staggered side platforms serving two tracks, with the station building located on the south (down) side of the tracks. Passengers cross the tracks between the platforms via a level crossing. It has waiting rooms and toilet facilities.

History
Higashikatsura Station opened on 19 June 1929.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 1998, the station was used by an average of 759 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

 * Shishidome Power Station
 * Sun Park Tsuru grass ski slope
 * Chūō Expressway