Futako-tamagawa Station explained


Futako-tamagawa Station
Native Name:二子玉川駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:2-22-13 Tamagawa, Setagaya, Tokyo
Country:Japan
Platforms:2 island platforms
Tracks:4
Structure:Elevated
Code:DT-07, OM-15
Former:Tamagawa (玉川); Futako-Tamagawaen (二子玉川園) (until 2000)
Passengers:119,348 daily
Pass Year:2021
Map Type:Japan Tokyo city#Japan Tokyo Bay and Boso Peninsula#Japan Tokyo#Japan

is located in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, on the northeast bank of the Tama River. The area surrounding the station is commonly called Futako-tamagawa, and often refers to the Tamagawa and Seta districts of Setagaya, but there is no precise definition. It is colloquially referred to as "Futako" (フタコ) or "Nikotama" (ニコタマ), the latter coming from an alternate reading of the first three kanji characters in the name.

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Station layout

The station is composed of two island platforms.

Platforms

Surrounding area

The east side of Futako-tamagawa Station is mostly occupied by the Futako-Tamagawa Rise complex. The shopping center, located on the west side, is a branch of the Takashimaya department store chain. It opened as Japan's first suburban shopping centre in 1969, and kick-started the development of similar stores around Japan. St. Mary's International School students use this station as a primary way to get to school. Rakuten also has its corporate headquarters adjacent to this station.

History

The station first opened as on 1 April 1907, following the beginning of service on the tram. On 1 March 1924, the station was also connected to the tram. On 15 July 1926, the opened between Tamagawa Station and Mizonokuchi Station. On 1 November 1929, the opened, coinciding with the opening of . This line would be incorporated into the Oimachi Line on 25 December 1929. On 10 March 1939, Tamagawa Station was renamed to . This station would be integrated with Futako-tamagawa Station on 1 December 1940, becoming . On 1 July 1943, the Mizonokuchi Line was integrated into the Oimachi Line. On 20 October 1944, Futako-Yomiurien Station was renamed to Futako-tamagawa Station. On 1 August 1954, Futako-tamagawa Station was renamed to . On 11 October 1983, the Oimachi Line was renamed to the Den-en-toshi Line. This line was different from the modern day Den-en-toshi Line. On 10 March 1969, the Tamagawa and Kinuta tram lines were abolished. On 7 April 1977, the began service.The name Oimachi Line was revived on 12 August 1979 for its modern usage. On 6 August 2000, the Shin-tamagawa Line was renamed to the Den-en-toshi Line, which remains to this day. At the same time, Futako-tamagawaen Station was renamed back to Futako-tamagawa Station.

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