Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station


Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station is a railway station located in Kankijichō, Shimogyō Ward, Kyoto. The station was opened on 16 March 2019, and operated by West Japan Railway Company, with station number JR-E02. The station is served by the Sagano Line.

History

The Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum and Kyoto Aquarium, which opened on 14 March 2014, are both located in Umekoji Park. Moreover, with the expansion of the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum into the new Kyoto Railway Museum opening on 29 April 2016, the number of visitors increased significantly. However, they are 1.7 kilometres away from the nearest railway station, Kyoto Station. In May 2014, the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry submitted a proposal to build a new station between Kyoto and Tambaguchi, in order to increase convenience for traveller and boost the local economy. In August of the same year, the proposal was taken into consideration by the Kyoto Government.
On 2 February 2015, a Statement of Mutual Consensus was signed by JR West and the Kyoto Government, which states that the total cost of the station construction is 4.9 billion yen, with JR West paying 1.9 billion yen, and the Kyoto Government paying 1.5 billion yen, and the remaining 1.5 billion yen be paid by national subsidies.

Timeline

On 20 July 2018, JR West was announced in a press conference that the name for this station is Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station.
This name is a combination of several terms. Umekōji refers to Umekōji Park, which is a signature landmark of the surrounding neighbourhood. Kyōtonishi means Kyoto West, as the station is located 1.7 km west of Kyoto Station.

Station layout

The station is elevated, and consist of 2 tracks and 2 platforms with platform doors installed.

Adjacent stations

Surrounding area