Haruki Station (春木駅, Haruki-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway and carries the station number "NK22."
Location and Address
The station is located at 14-6, Harukiwakamatsu-cho, Kishiwada-shi, Osaka-fu 596-0006, Japan. Its coordinates are 34°28′38″N 135°23′30″E.
Lines
Haruki Station is served by the Nankai Main Line and is situated 23.7 kilometers (14.7 mi) from the line's terminus at Nanba Station in central Osaka.
Station Layout
The station consists of one island platform and one side platform. The platforms are independent of one another, meaning passengers wishing to change platforms must exit and re-enter the station. There are two maintenance tracks to the west of Track 3.
Platforms:
- Platform 1 – for Wakayamashi and Kansai Airport
- Platform 2 – for Namba
- Platform 3 – for Namba (terminating track)
On days when large cycle racing events are held at the nearby Kishiwada Cycle Racing Track, extra express trains run from this station to Namba.
Adjacent Stations
| Service | Previous Station | Next Station |
|---|---|---|
| Local (普通車) | Tadaoka | Izumi-Ōmiya |
| Semi-Express (weekday mornings only) | Tadaoka | Izumi-Ōmiya |
| Sub. Express | Izumiōtsu | Kishiwada |
| Airport Express | Izumiōtsu | Kishiwada |
| Extra Express (cycle racing days) | Izumiōtsu | Terminus |
Express, Limited Express (including "Rapi:t" and "Southern") services do not stop at this station.
History
Haruki Station opened on 18 October 1914, over 110 years ago.
Passenger Statistics
In fiscal year 2019, the station was used by an average of 14,736 passengers daily.
Surrounding Area
- Kishiwada Cycle Racing Track
- Kishiwada Medical Center
- Madoka Hall, Central Park, Kishiwada Gymnasium
- Osaka District Court Kishiwada Branch, Kishiwada Summary Court
