Shimoyoshida Station

Shimoyoshida Station (下吉田駅) is a railway station on the Fujikyuko Line in the city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan, operated by private railway operator Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu).

Lines
Shimoyoshida Station is served by the 26.6 km privately operated Fujikyuko Line from Ōtsuki to Kawaguchiko, and lies 21.1 km from the terminus of the line at Ōtsuki Station.

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

Blue Train Terrace
On 29 April 2011, an area called the "Shimoyoshida Station Blue Train Terrace" was opened next to the station. This consists of a paved recreation area with tables next to a former 14 series "Blue Train" sleeping car, No. SuHaNeFu 14-20, which was part of the formation of the last run of the Hokuriku overnight service in March 2010. Three freight wagons that formerly ran on the Fujikyu Line are also on preserved on display.

History
Shimoyoshida Station opened on 19 June 1929. The station building was reopened on 18 July 2009 following renovation work overseen by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 1998, the station was used by an average of 280 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

 * Chūō Expressway
 * Shimoyoshida No. 1 Elementary School
 * Arakurayama Sengen Park
 * Sangoku Daiichisan Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
 * Sangoku Daiichisan Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine