Nishitetsu Wataze Station

Nishitetsu Wataze Station (西鉄渡瀬駅) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ōmuta, Fukuoka, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR), and has station number T45.

Lines
The station is served by the Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line and is 67.9 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.

Station layout
The station consists of two island platforms connected by a level crossing.

History
The station opened on 1 October 1938 as Wataze Station (渡瀬駅). The station name was changed to Kyutetsu Wataze Station (九鉄渡瀬駅) on 1 July 1939. The company merged with the Kyushu Electric Tramway on 19 September 1942. The company changed its name to Nishi-Nippon Railway three days later, on 22 September 1942 and the station was renamed Nishitetsu Wataze Station (西鉄渡瀬駅).

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2022, the station was used by 314 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

 * Ichibayamashita Post Office
 * Japan National Route 208