The section between Kyoto and Takeda ran parallel with Kintetsu Kyoto Line from the very outset and in addition to the number of passengers being small (Kujo, Jujo and Kuinabashi Stations are the three worst as far as number of passengers are concerned,) the fact that the station is within walking distance of Kyoto Station is considered to be influencing the consequences.
もともと、京都～竹田間は近鉄京都線と並行し、乗客が少ない（九条、十条、くいな橋が、乗降客数のワースト3駅である）うえ、京都駅の徒歩圏内にあることも影響していると考えられる。