In anticipation of the upcoming continuous grade separation project (elevated tracks) around Nagaoka-Tenjin Station, Nagaokakyo City is implementing a "Step-Up Project" to develop the area around the station in stages.

On the east side of the station (the "Nagaten Higashi District"), the city has prepared a temporary plaza using land acquired in advance, which was completed in 2023.

(Although it's temporary, as of 2025, the grade separation project is not yet in the concrete planning stage, so it is expected that this situation will continue for a while.)

The plaza is located directly in front of you after descending the stairs/escalators from the overpass station building's east exit, making it easy to spot.

There's a long concrete bench (with seating made mostly of recycled wood) that curves towards the station. The inner part of the curve is a wooden deck.

Behind the benches, there is an artificial turf hill that is designed to resemble the Nishiyama mountains, which are part of the Otokuni region including Nagaokakyo City. In front of the station, bamboo plantings, reminiscent of the bamboo groves often seen in the Nishiyama area, are arranged. This landscaping design incorporates local symbols, befitting the city's representative station.

Around the artificial turf area, there is a pedestrian area paved with interlocking blocks, and further out, there are plantings along the outer edge of the park. This area also seems to have carefully considered features such as water permeability.

Although it is in front of the station, the surrounding area is designated as a Type 2 Residential District. Compared to the bustling commercial areas along Azalea Street, which runs north of the station, and the west exit on the opposite side, it has a more relaxed atmosphere, and the roads in front are also residential roads.

There is plenty of lighting, and security cameras are installed, so it seems you can use the plaza with peace of mind.

Please note that walking dogs and riding bicycles are prohibited. Let's use the plaza while following the other rules.

In anticipation of the upcoming continuous grade separation project (elevated tracks) around Nagaoka-Tenjin Station, Nagaokakyo City is implementing a "Step-Up Project" to develop the area around the station in stages.

On the east side of the station (the "Nagaten Higashi District"), the city has prepared a temporary plaza using land acquired in advance, which was completed in 2023.

(Although it's temporary, as of 2025, the grade separation project is not yet in the concrete planning stage, so it is expected that this situation will continue for a while.)

The plaza is located directly in front of you after descending the stairs/escalators from the overpass station building's east exit, making it easy to spot.

There's a long concrete bench (with seating made mostly of recycled wood) that curves towards the station. The inner part of the curve is a wooden deck.

Behind the benches, there is an artificial turf hill that is designed to resemble the Nishiyama mountains, which are part of the Otokuni region including Nagaokakyo City. In front of the station, bamboo plantings, reminiscent of the bamboo groves often seen in the Nishiyama area, are arranged. This landscaping design incorporates local symbols, befitting the city's representative station.

Around the artificial turf area, there is a pedestrian area paved with interlocking blocks, and further out, there are plantings along the outer edge of the park. This area also seems to have carefully considered features such as water permeability.

Although it is in front of the station, the surrounding area is designated as a Type 2 Residential District. Compared to the bustling commercial areas along Azalea Street, which runs north of the station, and the west exit on the opposite side, it has a more relaxed atmosphere, and the roads in front are also residential roads.

There is plenty of lighting, and security cameras are installed, so it seems you can use the plaza with peace of mind.

Please note that walking dogs and riding bicycles are prohibited. Let's use the plaza while following the other rules.