A short walkway forms the connection between these two platforms, but passengers must pass through the Shinkansen and convention ticket gates to transfer.

[4] The Shinkansen station consists of two elevated island platforms serving four tracks.

The station has a Midori no Madoguchi staffed ticket office.

[3][2] The name of the station was officially announced by JR Kyushu on December 17, 2010.

[5] Shin-Tosu Station opened for revenue service on March 12, 2011.