is a railway station on the Kagoshima Main Line

Kagoshima Main Line

The is a major railway line operated by the Kyushu Railway Company between Mojikō in Kitakyūshū, and Kagoshima Station in Kagoshima City, at the southern end of Kyushu...

, operated by JR Kyushu in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

is one of the seven wards of Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is best known as the location of Fukuoka's main train station, Hakata Station.-Geography:...

, Japan

Japan

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. The station is 80.9 km from Mojiko Station

Mojiko Station

in Moji ward, Kitakyūshū, Japan is the oldest station on the Kagoshima Main Line in Kyūshū and the terminus for those going to and from Honshū by boat...

, origin of the Kagoshima Main Line. The station opened on September 21, 1913. Since 2009 the station has been subject to extensive renovations which have included the installation of elevators, roofing and new stairs.

Points of Interest

Takeshita Station is close to a major Asahi beer plant. This plant includes a Beer Garden

Beer garden

Beer garden is an open-air area where beer, other drinks and local food are served. The concept originates from and is most common in Southern Germany...

 that is popular with visitors on the summer season.

The station is convenient for those who need to go to the Kyushu University

Kyushu University

Kyushu University is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan. It can be seen in the several rankings such as shown below.-General Rankings:The university has been ranked 8th in 2010 and 2009 in the ranking "Truly Strong Universities" by Toyo Keizai...

 School of Design

Kyushu Institute of Design

Kyushu Institute of Design in Fukuoka, Japan is one of Japan's prestigious national universities and was founded in April, 1968...

.

The Nishitetsu

Nishi-Nippon Railroad

The , also called or NNR, is one of Japan's "Big 16" private railroad companies. With headquarters in Fukuoka, it operates local and highway buses, supermarkets, real-estate and travel agencies, as well as railways in Fukuoka Prefecture. In addition, from 1950 to 1972, the company owned the Lions...

 Ōhashi Station of the Tenjin Ōmuta Line

Tenjin Omuta Line

The is a heavy rail line in Fukuoka Prefecture in Kyūshū, Japan, being the main line of a Japanese private railway company Nishi-Nippon Railroad . The line is from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station in Chūō-ku, Fukuoka, stretching south to Ōmuta Station in Ōmuta...

 is located 1.08 km south-west of the elevated walkway.

Bus Service Routes

The station is served by the Nishitetsu local bus routes from

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  • Asahi Beer (アサヒビール前)→Eki-minami nichōme (駅南二丁目)→Ekimae yonchōme (駅前四丁目)→Hakata Station
    Hakata Station
    Hakata Station , located in Hakata-ku, is the main railway terminal of the city of Fukuoka, Japan. It is the largest and busiest station on Kyūshū, and is a gateway to other cities in Kyūshū for travellers from Honshū. The Sanyō Shinkansen from Osaka ends at this station...
    
    →Canal City Hakata
    Canal City Hakata
    Canal City Hakata is a large shopping and entertainment complex in Fukuoka, Japan. Called the "city within the city," it boasts numerous attractions including shops; cafes; restaurants; a theater; game center; cinemas; two hotels; and a canal, which runs through the complex.Located adjacent to...
    
    →Haruyoshi (春吉)→Tenjin
    Tenjin, Fukuoka
    refers to the downtown area of Fukuoka City, Japan. It is located in Central ward....
    
    →Shimin kaikan mae (市民会館前)→Hakata Futō (博多埠頭)
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  • Gojūkawa itchome (五十川一丁目)→Gojūkawa (五十川)→Ijiri Station→Minami-Fukuoka Station
    Minami-Fukuoka Station
    is a train station operated by Kyushu Railway Company on the Kagoshima Main Line in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka in Japan.-Platforms:- Adjacent stations :- Vicinity :*Lawson Convenience Store*Motomachi Shopping Street...
    
    →Zasshonokuma eigyōsho (雑餉隈営業所)

Adjacent stations