Takata Station (Fukuoka)

Takata Station (高田駅) is a passenger railway station located in the town of  Chikuzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the Amagi Railway, a third sector public-private partnership corporation.

Lines
The station is served by the Amagi Railway Amagi Line and is located11.8 km from the start of the line at Kiyama. All Amagi Line trains stop at the station.

Layout
The station consists of a side platform serving a single bi-directional track. There is no station building, only a shelter on the platform for waiting passengers. A ramp leads up to the platform from the access road. A bike shed is provided near the station entrance.

History
Japanese National Railways (JNR) opened the station on 1 November 1960 with the name Chikuzen Takata Station (筑前高田駅) as an added station on its existing Amagi Line track. On 1 April 1986, control of the station was handed over to the Amagi Railway. The name of the station was changed to Takata on the same day.

Surrounding area

 * Kirin Brewery Fukuoka Factory
 * Japan National Route 500