Arashiyama Station (嵐山駅, Arashiyama-eki) is a railway station in Kyoto, Japan. It is the terminal station of the Hankyu Arashiyama Line. The station is a short walk from Nakanoshima Park and Togetsukyo Bridge. In spring, sakura trees lining the station light up in an array of white and pink.

Arashiyama Station 嵐山駅
General information
Other names	Sagano
Location	Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto Japan
Coordinates	35°0′37″N 135°40′54″E
Operated by	Hankyu Corporation
Line(s)	Arashiyama Line
Platforms	3
Tracks	2
Connections	Arashiyama Station (Randen)
Other information
Station code	HK-98
Website	Official
History
Opened	1928
Passengers
FY2015[1]	3.3 million
Location
Arashiyama Station Location within Kyoto city Show map of Kyoto city Arashiyama Station Arashiyama Station (Japan) Show map of Japan

History

The station was opened by Shin-Keihan Railway as the terminus of the branchline on November 9, 1928. It originally had six platforms serving five dead-end tracks, which were later reduced to three platforms for two tracks.[2]

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