Operated by Hankyu Corporation Station code HK-81 Address Japan | Connections Bus terminal Passengers (2012) 20,341,000 Opened 1928 | |
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Line(s) Kyoto Main LineArashiyama Line Similar | ||
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Katsura Station (桂駅, Katsura-eki) is a railway station located about 15 kilometers from the center of Kyoto, near the Katsura River. The station provides transportation on the Hankyu Kyoto Line for the residents of Katsura, as well as a hub connecting to the communities along the Hankyu Arashiyama Line. The station opened on November 1, 1928.
Contents
Katsura Station features Hankyu Mew, a small 5-story shopping facility with clothing, book, 100 yen stores and restaurants such as KFC and Mos Burger.
Mister Donut, FamilyMart, 7-11, and Lawson are also located within walking distance. The station is also relatively near the Nishikyo Ward Office and Seiyu supermarket.
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Layout
This station has three island platforms serving six tracks on the ground. Ticket gates are located over the platforms and tracks.
Usage
In fiscal 2012 (April 2012 to March 2013), about 10,234,000 passengers started travel from this station annually. For historical data, see the table below.