Karasuma Oike Station, Railway interchange station in central Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
Karasuma Oike Station is an underground interchange in central Kyoto where two metro lines meet. The station has two island platforms with four tracks serving both the Karasuma Line and the Tozai Line.
The station opened in 1981 as Oike Station and was renamed in 1997 when the Tozai Line connection was added. This change reflected the growing importance of the interchange for the metro system.
The underground shopping center Kotochika Oike displays local food and crafts that reflect daily life in Kyoto. Visitors passing through can see how the shops serve both commuters and travelers looking for regional products.
The station is clearly marked for both lines, making it easy to find your way around. Passengers should allow extra time when transferring between the two lines, as the platforms are not immediately adjacent.
The station uses a dual coding system marked as K08 for the Karasuma Line and T13 for the Tozai Line. This identification method helps passengers navigate quickly and is standard across Japanese metro systems.
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