Yutama Station

Railway station in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Bus stop

Other informationStatusUnstaffedWebsiteOfficial websiteHistoryOpened16 August 1925 (1925-08-16)PassengersFY202025 Services

Preceding station	JR West			Following station
Kogushi towards Shimonoseki		San'in Main Line E Local		Ukahongō towards Masuda

Location
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Yutama Station (湯玉駅, Yutama-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).^[1]

Lines

Yutama Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 645.7 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Kyoto.

Station layout

The station consists of two unnumbered ground-level opposed side platforms connected to the station building by an underground passageway. The station is unattended.

Platforms

Ocean side	■ San'in Main Line	for Takibe and Nagatoshi
Mountain side	■ San'in Main Line	for Kogushi and Shimonoseki

History

Yutama Station was opened on 16 August 1925. With the privatization of the Japan National Railway (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the aegis of the West Japan railway Company (JR West).

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 25 passengers daily.^[2]

Surrounding area

Shimonoseki City Hall Toyoura General Branch Uga Branch
Cape Inunaki
Japan National Route 191

References

^ Kawashima, Reizo (2012). 山陽・山陰ライン全線・全駅・全配線第6巻広島東部・呉エリア [Sanyo/Sanin Line - All Lines, All Stations 6 east Hiroshima/Kure Area] (in Japanese). Kodansha. ISBN 978-4-06-295155-5.
^ Yamaguchi Prefecture Statistical Yearbook