Saidōsho Station

Saidōsho Station (採銅所駅) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Kawara, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.

Lines
The station is served by the Hitahikosan Line and is located 18.1 km from the starting point of the line at Jōno. One train per hour stops at the station during the daytime, increased to two per hour during the morning and evening peaks.

Layout
The station consists of two opposed side platforms. The station is unattended.

History
The station opened on 1 April 1915 as a station on the Kokura Railway. The railway was nationalized on 1 May 1943, becoming the Soeda Line, and the name of the station was changed to its present name. The Soeda Line was renamed the Hita Line on 15 March 1956, and the section of this line containing this station became the Hitahikoya Line on 1 April 1960. With the privatization of the JNR on 1 April 1987, this station came under the control of JR Kyushu.

Surrounding area
The station is located in the center of the former Saidōsho Village, and there are many private houses in the surrounding area.