Akitsu Station (Hiroshima)
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). Lines
Akitsu Station is served by the JR West Kure Line, and is located 34.7 kilometers from the terminus of the line at . Station layout
The station consists of two opposed ground-level side platforms connected by an underground. The station is staffed. Platforms

History
Akitsu Station started its operation on 17 February 1935. At this time this station was known as  but on 20 November 1949, this station was renamed to Akitsu Station. With the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR West. Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 352 passengers daily. Surrounding area
 Higashihiroshima City Hall Akitsu Branch
Higashi Hiroshima Municipal Akitsu Junior High School
Higashihiroshima City Mitsu Elementary School
 Prefectural Akitsu Hospital

See also
List of railway stations in Japan

References

External links

 JR West Station Official Site

Railway stations in Hiroshima Prefecture
Railway stations in Japan opened in 1935
Higashihiroshima