Musashizuka Station

The station is served by the Hōhi Main Line and is located 12.9 km from the starting point of the line at . == Layout ==

The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks at grade. The station building is a modern functional concrete structure which houses a waiting area and a staffed ticket window. Access to the opposite platform is by means of a level crossing. A bike shed is provided outside the station building. Management of the station has been outsourced to the JR Kyushu Tetsudou Eigyou Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of JR Kyushu specialising in station services. It staffs the ticket window which is equipped with a Midori no Madoguchi facility. Platforms file:Musashiduka station 2.jpg|A view of the platforms and tracks from level crossing ==History==

Japanese National Railways (JNR) opened the station on 1 October 1981 as an additional station on the existing track of the Hōhi Main Line. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Kyushu. ==Passenger statistics==

In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 1805 passengers daily (boarding passengers only), and it ranked 81st among the busiest stations of JR Kyushu. ==Surrounding area==

• Musashigaoka Housing Complex • Kumamoto City Musashi Elementary School • Kumamoto City Kusunoki Elementary School ==See also==