Yakabe Station

Yakabe Station (矢加部駅) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Yanagawa, Fukuoka, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR), and has station number T38.

Lines
The station is served by the Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line and is 57.3 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.

Station layout
The station consists of one elevated side platform with the station facilities underneath. There is no station building, and the station is unattended.

History
The station opened on 1 October 1937. 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.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2022, the station was used by 180 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

 * Yakabe Elementary School
 * Miyajitake Shrine
 * Yanagawagokoku Shrine
 * Japan National Route 208