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Kikitsu Station is a railway station in Tarami-chō, Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Nagasaki Main Line. The Nagasaki Main Line splits into the "new line" and the "old line" at this station. Also, the Rapid Service train Sea Side Liner stops here. In 2003 an average of 3,665 people per day used this station.LayoutThe station consists of two platforms, connected by a footbridge, servicing three tracks.EnvironsIsahaya City Office Tarami Branch (Former Tarami Town Office)Tarami Post OfficeSeiryo High SchoolSoseikan High School and Junior High SchoolHistoryNovember 27, 1898 - Opened under the control of Kyushu Railroad.July 1, 1907 - Kyushu Railroad nationalizes and the station falls under the control of the Japanese Government Railways.October 2, 1972 - New Line (Kikitsu - Urakami via Ichinuno) is established.June 6, 1976 - Track from Tosu to Ichinuno to Nagasaki is electrified.April 1, 1987 - Railways privatize and the station is inherited by JR Kyushu.Adjacent stations|- |colspan=5|Kyūshū Railway Company