Katsura Station

Katsura Station

桂駅
Exterior of Katsura Station (west side)
General information
LocationKawashima Kitauracho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto-fu, 615-8107
Japan
Coordinates34°58′46″N 135°42′12″E / 34.97944°N 135.70333°E / 34.97944; 135.70333
SystemHankyu Railway commuter rail station
Operated by Hankyu Railway.
Lines
  • Kyoto Main Line
  • Arashiyama Line
Distance38.0  km from Jūsō
Platforms3 island platforms
Tracks6
Connections
  • Bus terminal
Other information
Station code HK81 
Websitewww.hankyu.co.jp/global/en/station_guide/katsura/index.html
History
OpenedNovember 1, 1928 (1928-11-01)
Passengers
FY201520.6 million
Location
Katsura Station
Location within Kyoto Prefecture
Katsura Station
Katsura Station (Japan)

Katsura Station (桂駅, Katsura-eki) is a passenger railway station located in Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, and is about 15 kilometers from the center of Kyoto, near the Katsura River. It is operated by the private transportation company Hankyu Railway.