Kōyasan Station

The cable car station stands at the base of Mount Koya, connecting travelers to the mountain plateau through a steep railway system.

The station opened in June 1930, establishing the first mechanical transportation link to reach the Buddhist center of Mount Koya.

The station building holds status as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, displaying traditional Japanese architectural elements in its wooden structure.

Travelers reach the station via the Nankai Railway from Osaka, then take a five-minute cable car ride to access the mountain temples.

The station forms part of the select group of 100 train stations in the Kinki region, marking its position among notable transportation locations.

Location: Koya

Inception: June 29, 1930

Official opening: June 29, 1930

Part of: 100 train stations in Kinki

Website: http://nankai.co.jp/traffic/station/koyasan.html

GPS coordinates: 34.22765,135.57735

Latest update: May 12, 2025 13:10