was a railway station in the city of Yokote, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR East. The station closed permanently on March 12, 2022.

Lines

Yabitsu Station is served by the Kitakami Line, and is located from the terminus of the line at Kitakami Station.

Yabitsu Station

During the winter months (December - March), the station is closed.

Yabitsu Station

Station layout

The station consists of a single side platform serving bi-directional traffic. There is a waiting room at the center of the platform. The station is unattended.

Yabitsu Station

History

Yabitsu Station opened on July 15, 1963, as a station on the Japan National Railways (JNR). The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the JNR on April 1, 1987.

In December 2016, it was announced that the station would be closed during the winter months (January - March).

The station closed permanently on March 12, 2022.

Surrounding area

See also

List of railway stations in Japan

References

External links

JR East Station information

Railway stations in Japan opened in 1963

Railway stations in Akita Prefecture

Railway stations closed in 2022

Kitakami Line

Yokote, Akita