Kinunobebashi Station is a railway station located in Kawanishi, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the Nose Electric Railway, a private railway company, and serves as a stop on the Myōken Line. The station is designated with the station number NS03.
Location and Surroundings
The station is situated near the Ina River (Inagawa), which forms part of the border between Hyōgo and Osaka Prefectures. Its name, "Kinunobebashi," refers to the nearby Kinunobe Bridge that spans the river. The surrounding area is primarily residential, with some industrial facilities and local businesses in the vicinity.
Station Layout
Kinunobebashi Station features two side platforms serving two tracks. Due to the geography of the site, the station is elevated on an embankment. Access between the platforms is provided via an underground passage. The station is unmanned, with automated ticket gates and fare adjustment machines typical of the Nose Railway network.
History and Service
The station opened on April 13, 1913, coinciding with the commencement of operations on the Nose Electric Railway (then known as the Nose Electric Tramway). It provides local transit services for commuters traveling toward Kawanishi-Noseguchi Station, which offers connections to the Hankyu Takarazuka Main Line for travel to Osaka-Umeda, as well as toward the terminus at Myōkenguchi.
Usage
Kinunobebashi Station is utilized primarily by local residents. While it is one of the smaller stations on the line in terms of daily passenger volume, it remains a functional component of the regional transit infrastructure in the northern Hanshin area.