Train station • 3 Chome-8 Sakuragawa, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0022, Japan
Once you step away from the hustle and bustle of the city center of Osaka, a retro world that seems to have stopped in time unfolds. Shiomibashi Station, the starting point of the Nankai Electric Railway's Koya Line, stands in a quiet space away from the urban noise. The historic station building, which was once bustling with pilgrims to Mount Koya, exudes the scent of the Showa era.
The Shiomibashi Line, which runs from the station to the Kishinosato-Tamade Station on the Nankai Main Line, is a small train with two cars that runs every 30 minutes. There are few passengers, but it is loved by local people as a means of commuting and going to school. In this big city, only this line makes you feel the leisurely flow of time.
Recently, with the adjacent Sakuragawa Station of the Hanshin Namba Line, the use of transfers at Shiomibashi Station has been increasing. It has become an attractive station that can enjoy both the charm of a local line and the convenience of urban access, as it is more convenient to go to Kobe and other lines.
Above the ticket gate, there is an old route map of the Nankai Electric Railway. It is a precious piece of memory that remains from the time of the Osaka Stadium, Awaji Island Railway, and Wakayama City Tram. As you stop and gaze for a moment, you cannot help but think about the history of this place. It is truly a charming station that remains in the remote area of Osaka, like a living museum.