History
- December 11, 1889 - Kyushu Railway opens track between Hakata Station and Chitose Station. Tosu Station is one of the first train stations in Kyūshū.
- August 20, 1891 - Track from Tosu Station to Saga Station opens.
- July 1, 1907 - Railways nationalize and the station becomes part of Japanese Government Railways.
- August 11, 1945 - A large-scale air raid destroys the station, though the main building is saved.
- April 1, 1987 - Railways privatize and the station is inherited by JR Kyushu and JR Freight.
- March 18, 2006 - JR Freight discontinues use of the station. Tosu Freight Terminal opens.
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Coordinates: 33°22′25″N 130°31′9″E / 33.37361°N 130.51917°E / 33.37361; 130.51917
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