Afro Samurai's Adventures In Japan

Korien Station is a moderate sized station along the Keihan Line that opened up in 1910. The station was originally named Kori Station, but in 1938 the station name was changed to its current name. This station is important because it serves the Kori-Minamimocho area of Osaka. At hours of high commute, the station can become extremely crowded, so it is serviced by all trains on the Keihan line, with the exception of the limited express train. After leaving the station, a person could easily get on one of the several busses that service the surrounding areas.

This Station is the closest station to the Nartiasan-Fudoson Temple, which is only a 15 minute walk away or a short trip on the bus. The temple is extremely beautiful and was a great taste of Japanese Culture. The Temple is know for traffic safety and according to Osaka-info.jp a group of 100 cars with passengers inside can be prayed for at the same time. At New Years, 30,000 cars are prayed for and over 200,000 cars are prayed for in the average year.

In closer proximity  to the station, is an area full of eateries. When you leave the station and walk into this area you are quickly welcomed by the aroma of traditional Japanese cuisine. At first, this area may seem overwhelming because the myriad of establishments, from Japanese to Italian, would quickly lead to indecisiveness among any group of hungry travelers. After grabbing a bite to eat, a visiting traveler could go shopping for fabrics and clothing at local shops, rent DVDs at the local Tsutaya, and grab a few delicious pastries at local bakeries.

Shopping and dining, however, aren’t the only things that Korien Station has to offer. The nearby neighborhood is filled with family homes and also showcases a large apartment tower. There is are number of schools that are relatively close to service the surrounding area. In the end, Korien station is an amazing place and once you arrive there, it is obvious as to why the station exists.