By KAZUの鉄道館
This video showcases the diverse range of trains observed at Matsunohama Station (松ノ浜駅), located on the Nankai Main Line and Nankai Airport Line in Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture. Filmed on a weekday morning in July 2025, the footage covers the time period from 9:45 am to 12:40 pm, providing an authentic look at both local and express services passing through this important suburban station.
Viewers can expect to see a selection of Nankai Electric Railway trains, including the popular 7100, 1000, 8300, and 8000 series units. Special liveries, such as the revived (復刻塗装) and revival (リバイバル塗装) color schemes, can also be spotted alongside notable trains like the Limited Express Rapi:t (特急ラピート), a familiar sight for travelers heading to Kansai International Airport, and the Limited Express Southern (特急サザン). Featured as well is the eye-catching Myakumyaku-wrapped (ミャクミャクラッピング) train, a commemorative design celebrating the Osaka-Kansai Expo mascot.
Matsunohama Station serves as a convenient point for rail enthusiasts to observe a wide variety of rolling stock in action, with both standard services and specially-featured compositions. Izumiotsu City (泉大津市) sits along the coast of southern Osaka and provides easy access to the metropolitan area as well as transit connections to Wakayama and Kansai International Airport.
The Nankai Main Line is renowned for its extensive commuter and airport service, offering a unique glimpse into urban and regional train operations in Japan’s Kansai region. This video serves as a resource for rail fans and travelers interested in Japan’s railway system or planning journeys in and out of Osaka.