Kire-Uriwari Station, Underground metro station in Hirano-ku, Osaka, Japan
Kire-Uriwari Station is an underground metro station in Osaka with a central island platform serving two tracks for train traffic. The station sits on the Tanimachi Line and connects residential areas south of the city center.
The station opened in 1980 as part of Osaka's expansion of its metro network. It was built to better serve growing residential neighborhoods south of the city.
Several Buddhist temples nearby, including Nyogan-ji and Sennen-ji, along with local Shinto shrines, reflect the spiritual life of this area. The station brings visitors closer to places where residents practice their faith.
The station operates daily and connects with local bus services for further travel in the area. From here, travelers can use the Tanimachi Line to reach destinations in both directions.
The station's name combines two neighborhood names, Kire and Uriwari, showing how the area grew from two adjacent districts merging together. This dual naming is unusual and reflects the local history of the station's catchment area.
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