Uranosaki Station

Uranosaki Station (浦ノ崎駅) is a railway station in Yamashiro-chō Tachiiwa, Imari City, Saga Prefecture. It is operated by Matsuura Railway and is on the Nishi-Kyūshū Line.

The station is popular with photographers and railfans due to an abundance of cherry blossoms surrounding the station, which creates a picturesque setting during their blooming period.

Lines

 * Matsuura Railway
 * Nishi-Kyūshū Line

Station layout
The station is ground level with a single side platform.

Environs

 * National Route 204
 * Ruins of Kawanami Shipyard
 * Uranosaki Post Office

History

 * October 1, 1930 - Opens for business.
 * April 1, 1987 - Railways privatize and this station is inherited by JR Kyushu.
 * April 1, 1988 - This station is inherited by Matsuura Railway.