is a
train station
A train station, railway station, railroad station or depot is a railway facility where trains stop to load or unload passengers, freight or both. It generally consists of at least one platform, one track and a station building providing suc ...
on the
Hankyu Railway
, trading as , is a Japanese private railway company that provides commuter and interurban service to the northern Kansai region and is one of the flagship properties of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc., in turn part of the Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group ...
Kyoto Line located in
Ukyo-ku,
Kyoto Prefecture,
Japan
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.
It is close to the
Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium
is a multi-purpose stadium in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was formerly known as Kyoto Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium. Since August 2019 it has been called Takebishi Stadium Kyoto until July 2029 for the naming rights by ''Takebishi'' ( たけび ...
and other sports facilities.
Layout
The station has two side platforms serving a track each.
Usage
In fiscal 2015 (April 2015 to March 2016), about 7,699,000 passengers used this station annually. For historical data, see the table below.
History
Nishi-Kyogoku Station opened on 1 November 1928.
Station numbering
Station numbering is a sign system which assigns station codes consisting of a few letters and numbers to train stations. It aims to facilitate navigation for foreign travelers not familiar with the local language by using globally understood ch ...
was introduced to all Hankyu stations on 21 December 2013 with this station being designated as station number HK-82.
Stations next to Nishi-Kyōgoku
References
External links
Nishi-Kyōgoku Stationfrom Hankyu Railway website
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Railway stations in Japan opened in 1928
Hankyu Kyoto Main Line
Railway stations in Kyoto