November 1, 1928: the station was opened as Nishimukomachi Station when the section between Takatsuki-cho Station and Saiin Station of the Shinkeihan Railway was opened.
1928年（昭和3年）11月1日新京阪鉄道高槻町～西院開通時に西向日町駅（にしむこうまちえき）として開業。