ekinote｜エキノート　今いる駅と街のことがすぐにわかる

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation CMG

About this app

ekinote is a free app that lets you discover the charm of all railway stations and surrounding towns across Japan, and record your station visit history and food photos in a fun way.

When you're thinking, "I'm going to that station next time, but what kind of places are around?" or "I use this station all the time, but I want to know more in-depth information!", you can call up the station you want to visit and check information on sightseeing, food, shopping, transportation, and more, all in one app on ekinote. You can register the stations you discover as favorites in "My Notes." Whether it's your usual station and town, or a station and town you'll visit in the future, you're sure to find exciting "serendipity" (*) that will thrill you.

*Serendipity: Encountering a wonderful coincidence or discovering something unexpected.

Furthermore, the "Station Check-in" function, which allows you to record your actual visits to stations, and the "Ekimeshi Post" function, which lets you record food near stations with just one photo, make your trips to stations across Japan even more enjoyable. Furthermore, by utilizing the "Ekigatari Post" function, which allows you to add text to up to 10 photos, you can share your "favorite" spots and scenery with everyone who will be visiting that station.

＼Currently in Trial／
We are conducting a pilot test while making improvements so that this app can be useful to everyone!
We are collaborating with companies and organizations nationwide, including Hiroshima Electric Railway, Sotetsu Group, Astramline (Hiroshima Rapid Transit), Kamakura City Tourism Association, Enoden (Enoshima Electric Railway), Chikugo City Tourism Association, Noseden (Nose Railway), Ibara Railway, Kotoden (Takamatsu Kotohira Electric Railway), Japan Tourism Promotion Association, Shonan Monorail, Keio Corporation, Chofu City Tourism Association, and many more, to continuously disseminate the charm of stations and towns! We encourage everyone to post the charm of their local station or stations they visit!

●Features of ekinote
・We will be gradually expanding the information to include all railway stations throughout Japan (approximately 9,100 stations). * From basic station and town information to the latest articles, there's a wealth of information across various genres, including sightseeing, gourmet food, shopping, and transportation!

* First, search for your nearest station or a station you want to visit, and check out everything from basic information to the latest articles.

* Attractive information and articles that will make you want to visit that station and town are constantly being updated, so find some inspiration for your next outing.

* You can post the charms of stations and towns you recommend, so it will grow and become even more appealing with your voices. There's the "Ekimeshi Post" function, where you can instantly introduce recommended gourmet food by simply selecting one photo and adding the name of the dish and restaurant, and the "Ekigatari Post" function, where you can add text to up to 10 photos.

* The "Station Check-in" function allows you to record the stations you visit during your travels or business trips.

* We will also be sequentially developing "Stamp Rally" projects to make train travel more enjoyable.

● About each tab in the app
* The "Nearest Station" tab, displayed when the app is launched, allows you to quickly check the station details page of the station closest to your current location.

* On the main station details page, you can filter articles introducing the charm of the station and surrounding area by category: "Ekimeshi (Station Food)," "Ekigatari (Station Stories)," and "Web Links." Sorting and keyword search are also supported.

* On the station details subpage, you can view information on "Town (Station Area Spot Information)" and "Station (Station Information itself and Transportation Options)."

* The "Discover" tab introduces attractive stations and towns across Japan little by little. You can also easily check "Nearby Stations and Articles" and "Articles of Stations Registered in My Notes."

* On the "Discover" tab, you can search articles by keyword after selecting either "Nearby Stations," "Stations Nationwide," or "Specific Station."

* The "Find Stations" tab allows you to search for stations nationwide by station name and access their detailed station pages.

* In the "My Notes" tab, you can easily bookmark interesting stations and articles found in the "Discover" and "Find Stations" tabs!

* Information saved in the "My Notes" tab can be reviewed at any time.

* In the "Ekikatsu" section of the "My Notes" tab, you can review your "Posting History" and "Station Check-in History" by date.

* Recommended for:
* Those who want to know what kind of spots are in stations they are visiting for the first time.
* Those considering destinations for outings or trips.
* Those who want to get an overview of the new town they will be living in before moving.
* Those who want to "rediscover" something new even at familiar stations they use regularly.
* Those who want to find local charms that only locals know about.
* Those who want to explore what kind of stations and towns exist throughout Japan.
* Those who want to bookmark information about stations and towns from their own perspective, such as their favorite stations or stations they want to visit someday.
* Those who want to keep a record of stations they visited and the food they enjoyed during trips or business trips.
* Those who find it troublesome to search for station and town information using multiple apps and search sites.
* Those who want to share the charm of local stations and towns in their hometown or travel destinations with everyone and contribute to regional revitalization.

* About Inquiries
We will make ekinote a better app based on your feedback. If you have any opinions, please contact us via the inquiry form in the "Inquiries" menu of the "Settings" tab.

What’s new

■アップデートのお知らせ
・アプリの5つのタブの構成をリニューアルしました。
・アプリ起動時に「最寄駅」タブが表示され、現在地に最も近い駅の駅詳細ページをすぐに確認できるようになりました。
・「最寄駅」タブで位置情報更新、駅チェックイン、スタンプラリーのスタンプ獲得をできるようになりました。
・駅詳細ページの構成やデザインを見直しました。駅名のふりがなを確認できるようになりました。
・駅詳細メインページでは記事を「エキメシ」「エキガタリ」「Webリンク」で絞り込めるようになりました。
・駅詳細サブページでは「マチ（駅周辺スポット情報）」「エキ（駅自体や交通の情報）」や駅が所在する都道府県・市町村を確認できるようになりました。
・従来の「ホーム」タブは、「見つける」タブに名称変更しました。
・従来の「お知らせ」タブを廃止し、「設定」タブ内に「お知らせ」コーナーを設けました。
・投稿操作の流れを一部見直しました。投稿の種類を選ぶ画面もリニューアルしました。
・その他、軽微な改善や不具合修正を行いました。