Nakatsu Station (Hankyu)

Nakatsu Station (Hankyu) is a railway station on the Hankyu Kobe Line and Hankyu Takarazuka Line, located in Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan. It should not be confused with the nearby Nakatsu Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, which is a separate and unconnected station.

The Hankyu station is an elevated station with two island platforms serving four tracks. Limited express and express trains typically pass through without stopping. The station primarily serves local trains running on both the Kobe Line and Takarazuka Line.

The station layout consists of ticket gates, passenger waiting areas, restrooms, and convenience stores. Accessibility features include elevators and tactile paving for visually impaired passengers.

Nakatsu Station (Hankyu) provides convenient access to the Umeda area, a major commercial and business district in Osaka. Passengers can easily transfer to other railway lines and transportation services in Umeda, although transfer to the Midosuji Line's Nakatsu Station requires exiting the Hankyu station and walking a short distance.

The area surrounding Nakatsu Station (Hankyu) is a mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial areas. Several small shops, restaurants, and businesses are located near the station.