was a railway station in the city of Yokote, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR East. The station closed permanently on March 12, 2022. Lines Yabitsu Station is served by the Kitakami Line, and is located from the terminus of the line at Kitakami Station. During the winter months (December - March), the station is closed. Station layout The station consists of a single side platform serving bi-directional traffic. There is a waiting room at the center of the platform. The station is unattended. History Yabitsu Station opened on July 15, 1963, as a station on the Japan National Railways (JNR). The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the JNR on April 1, 1987. In December 2016, it was announced that the station would be closed during the winter months (January - March). The station closed permanently on March 12, 2022. Surrounding area See also List of railway stations in Japan References External links JR East Station information Railway stations in Japan opened in 1963 Railway stations in Akita Prefecture Railway stations closed in 2022 Kitakami Line Yokote, Akita