Karasuma Station, Underground railway station in Shimogyō-ku, Japan
Karasuma Station is an underground railway station located beneath the intersection of Shijo Street with one platform serving two tracks and gates on the eastern and western sides. An underground passage connects it directly to neighboring Kawaramachi Station beyond the ticket gates.
The station opened on June 17, 1963, as part of the Hankyu Kyoto Line extension connecting Omiya Station to Kawaramachi Station. This connection was instrumental in reshaping public transportation across Kyoto.
The station takes its name from Karasuma Street, a major north-south route in Kyoto that defines the commercial activity of this area. Travelers can observe this local business culture directly in the spaces around the station.
The station is equipped with elevators, toilets, and ticket counters for visitor convenience. Travelers should note that the direct passage to the adjacent station makes transferring between services straightforward.
Trains at this station operate without specific speed restrictions, allowing them to reach high velocities during peak hours. This enables efficient service on this heavily traveled route.
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