Mikunigaoka Station 2.61

Mikunigaoka Station is a junction between the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) Hanwa Line and the Nankai Electric Railway Koya Line. While It is served by JR rapid trains, only Nankai semi-express train and local trains serve this stop. It is an example of the competition arising where different companies serve the same station.Mi means 3 in Japanese, while kuni means "nation", "ga" is an archaic genetive particle and oka means "hill".Mikunigoaka is part of Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka. Sakai itself is much older than Osaka, and Mikunigaoka is near the ancient tombs in Mozu.Mikunigoaka itself is nondescript, not having many shops or other landmarks.LayoutPlatforms for both lines are two side platforms with two tracks.Nankai Railway (NK57)JR West