Rokujizō Station

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Rokujizo Station (六地蔵駅 Rokujizō-Eki) refers to 3 different railway stations of the same name, located within the same vicinity in Nara-chō, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, each operated by a different train company.

Firstly, there is the relatively recent addition of a station at the terminus of the underground Tozai line that runs from Nijo Castle in Kyoto down to the southeastern part of the city. Secondly, in proximity to the underground station is the station operated by West Japan Railway Company, on the Nara Line. Rapid Express trains from Kyoto now also stop here (in addition to the local trains) and the trip normally takes no longer than 12 minutes. Finally, approximately 150 meters from both the underground and JR station is the Rokujizo station operated by the Keihan Electric Railway.

Facilities in the area are very good with a number of hotels, extensive shops, restaurants and amusement centers. The area has undergone significant development in recent years as more people choose to live there or nearby and make use of the excellent transport links to Kyoto and Osaka.