ekinote｜エキノート　駅と街のガイドブックアプリ

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation CMG

About this app

ekinote is a free app that guides you through the charms of all train stations and surrounding towns throughout Japan. With the posting function, it will continue to grow more and more attractive.

When you think, ``I'm going to that station next time, but what kind of places are there around it?'' or ``This is a station I always use, but I want to know more in-depth information!'', you can call up the station you want to visit and find sightseeing and gourmet information. -You can check information on shopping, transportation, etc. with the ekinote app. You can also add stations you discover to your favorites in "My Notes." Whether it's your usual station or town, or the station and town you're about to visit, you're sure to find the charm of ``serendipity'' that excites you.
*Serendipity: Meeting by chance or discovering something unexpected.

\Currently on trial/
We are currently conducting demonstration experiments while improving the app so that it can be a useful app for everyone!
We collaborate with companies and organizations across the country, including Hiroshima Electric Railway, Sotetsu Group, Astram Line (Hiroshima Rapid Transit), Kamakura City Tourism Association, Enoshima Electric Railway, Chikugo City Tourism Association, and Nose Electric Railway, to improve the station and town. We are constantly transmitting our charms! Everyone, please keep posting about the charms of your local station or the station you're going to! !

●Features of ekinote
・We will gradually expand information on all railway stations in Japan (approximately 9,100 stations).
- Lots of information on various genres such as sightseeing, gourmet food, shopping, transportation, etc., from basic information about the station and town to the latest articles!
・First, search for the station closest to your home or the station you want to visit, and check everything from basic information to the latest articles.
・In "Home", we will introduce attractive stations and towns from all over the country little by little. You can also easily check "Nearby stations and articles" and "Articles of stations registered in My Notes".
・In "My Notes", you can add interesting stations and interesting articles that you find in "Home" or "Search for Stations" to your favorites!
- Information saved in "My Notes" can be reviewed at any time.
・With the "Station Check-in" function, you can keep a history of the stations you visited during your travels or business trips.
・You can post the attractions of the stations and cities you want to recommend, so your voice will help them become more attractive.
・Attractive information and articles that will make you want to visit the station and city are constantly updated, so please try to find tips for going out.

●Contents of each station details page
◆Ekigatari: Articles, columns, and posts that introduce the charm of the station and town and recommended outings.
◆Machi: Information on outing spots, commercial facilities, and local shops in town
◆Eki: Basic information about the station and transportation information around the station (railways, buses, etc.)

●Recommended for these people
・For those who want to know what kind of spots are available at the station they are visiting for the first time.
・Those who are considering going out or traveling
・People who want to get an overall picture of the new city they will be living in before moving
・People who want to “rediscover” new stations even at familiar stations that they always use.
・People who want to discover local charms that only locals know about
・People who want to explore what kind of stations and towns there are all over Japan
・Those who want to bookmark station and city information from their own perspective, such as their favorite stations or stations they would like to visit someday.
・Those who want to keep a history of the stations they visited on travel or business trips
・Those who feel that searching for station and city information using multiple apps and search sites is a hassle.
・People who want to contribute to regional revitalization by conveying the charms of their hometown or the station or town they are traveling to.

●About inquiries
We will continue to make ekinote a better app based on your opinions. If you have any comments, please contact us using the contact form from the "Contact Us" menu on the "Settings" tab.