Ogura Station


Ogura Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Uji, Kyoto, Japan. It is operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway. The station number is B11. It is the closest station to the old Nintendo Uji Ogura Plant, which is the site of the Nintendo Museum.

Lines

Ogura Station is served by the Kyoto Line, and is located 11.4 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Kyoto Station.

Station layout

The station consists two opposed side platforms, with an effective platform length of six cars. Because there are no overpasses or underpasses connecting the two platforms, each has its own ticket gate and restroom. The station is staffed.

History

The station opened on 3 November 1928 as a station of Nara Electric Railroad. It was renamed Naraden Ogura Station on 1 April 1930. Nara Electric Railroad merged with Kintetsu on 1 October 1963, and the station reverted to its original name. In 2007, the station started using PiTaPa.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2023, the station was used by an average of 13,342 passengers daily.

Surrounding area