Location & Access
Kire-Uriwari Station is situated in Hirano-ku, Osaka, Japan, specifically at Kire 2-chome. This underground station is conveniently located beneath Nagai-koen-dori Street, making it easily accessible for commuters and travelers exploring the eastern parts of Osaka.
Railway Lines
The station currently serves the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line, identified by the station number T33. It features a single island platform with two tracks, along with a returning track to the east of the platform. Looking to the future, Kire-Uriwari Station is envisioned to become the eastern terminus and an interchange station for the long-planned Osaka Metro Line 9, significantly enhancing its connectivity.
Station History
Kire-Uriwari Station officially opened its doors on November 27, 1980, making it over 40 years old. Since its inception, it has been operated by Osaka Metro, providing essential transportation services to the local community and beyond.
Travel Tips
As Kire-Uriwari is known as one of Japan's 'difficult-to-read' station names (難読駅), don't be surprised if you hear it pronounced differently by locals or struggle with its pronunciation yourself. It's a unique characteristic that adds to the station's charm. When navigating the Osaka Metro, remember its station code T33 for easy identification.