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 ...

on the Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line located in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture,

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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 ...

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 Station
from Hankyu Railway website {{DEFAULTSORT:Nishi-Kyogoku Station Railway stations in Japan opened in 1928 Hankyu Kyoto Main Line Railway stations in Kyoto