Kodomonokuni Station (Kanagawa)
Kodomonokuni Station is a railway station on the Yokohama Rapid Railway Kodomonokuni Line located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It serves the Kodomonokuni (Children's Land) park, a large recreational area. The station is the terminus of the Kodomonokuni Line, which connects to Nagatsuta Station on the JR Yokohama Line and the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line.
The station primarily caters to visitors heading to and from the park, and as such, train schedules are often adjusted to accommodate peak visiting hours, especially on weekends and holidays. The station is generally lightly staffed, reflecting its primary function as a gateway to a leisure destination. The surrounding area is predominantly residential with some commercial establishments supporting the park's visitors.
The name "Kodomonokuni" translates directly to "Children's Land," and the station's design and surrounding environment aim to reflect this theme, with an emphasis on accessibility and safety for families and children.