Hanazono Station, Railway station in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
Hanazono Station features an elevated structure with an island platform and two tracks, operated by West Japan Railway Company on the Sagano Line.
Originally opened in January 1898, the station has served the city for over a century and was reopened as a modern facility in January 2000.
The station derives its name from Emperor Hanazono, and is located near the Myōshin-ji temple complex, a major site for Zen Buddhism in Kyoto.
The station records approximately 7,600 daily passengers, providing connections to Kyoto, Kameoka, and Fukuchiyama, with bus services extending access to nearby neighborhoods and cultural sites.
Station numbering assigned the code JR-E06 in March 2018, improving navigation for international travelers and those unfamiliar with local station names throughout the network.
Location: Kyoto
Inception: January 1, 1898
Official opening: 2000
GPS coordinates: 35.01861,135.71778
Latest update: November 28, 2025 15:19
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