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Tsurushi Station

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Operated by
  
Fuji Kyuko

Connections
  
Bus stop

Address
  
Japan

Line(s)
  
Fujikyuko Line

Station code
  
FJ06

Opened
  
1929

Tsurushi Station

Location
  
1-12-1 Tsuru, Tsuru, Yamanashi (山梨県都留市つる1-12-1) Japan

Previous names
  
Yamura-yokochō (until 1965)

Similar
  
Yamuramachi Station, Akasaka Station, Tsuru‑bunkadaigaku‑mae Station, Kasei Station, Tanokura Station

Tsurushi Station (都留市駅, Tsurushi-eki) is a railway station on the Fujikyuko Line in Tsuru, Yamanashi, Japan, operated by Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu). The station is at an altitude of 467 metres.

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Lines

Tsurushi Station is served by the 26.6 km (16.5 mi) privately operated Fujikyuko Line from Ōtsuki to Kawaguchiko, and lies 8.6 kilometres (5.3 mi) 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 east (down) side of the tracks. Passengers cross the track to the platform via a level crossing. It has a waiting room and toilet facilities.

History

Tsurushi Station opened on 19 June 1929, initially named Yamura-yokochō Station (谷村横町駅). It was renamed Tsurushi on 1 March 1965.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 1998, the station was used by an average of 831 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

  • Yamura Hydroelectric Power Station (the second oldest hydroelectric power station in Japan)
  • References

    Tsurushi Station Wikipedia