Akasaka Station (Fukuoka)
Akasaka Station (赤坂駅, Akasaka-eki) is a railway station in Chūō-ku, Fukuoka in Japan. Its station symbol is a track and field athlete in red be looks like "ア" which is Akasaka's initials, in connection with the annual Fukuoka Marathon, which starts and finishes at Heiwadai Athletic Stadium, located 600 m from this station.
Lines
Akasaka Station is served by the Fukuoka City Subway Kūkō Line.
Platforms
1 | ■ Kūkō Line | for Tenjin, Hakata, Fukuokakūkō (Airport), and Kaizuka |
2 | ■ Kūkō Line | for Meinohama, Chikuzen-Maebaru, and Karatsu |
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Platform
History
The station opened on 26 July 1981.
Surrounding area
- Fukuoka Central District Office
- Fukuoka Transportation Bureau
- Maizuru Park
- Korokan Ruins, Exhibition Hall (formerly Heiwadai Stadium)
- Fukuoka Castle
- Heiwadai Athletic Stadium
- Fukuoka High Court
- Fukuoka District Court
- Fukuoka Legal Affairs Bureau
- Fukuoka Public Prosecutors Office
- Fukuoka Central Employment Office
- Central City Health Center
- Fukuoka City Civic Center
- Fukuoka Central Fish Wholesale Market
References
- ^ "Fire at southwest Japan subway station causes chaos during rush hour". Mainichi Daily News. 23 September 2020.