Kawagoe Station Explained

Kawagoe Station
Native Name:川越駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Kawagoe-shi, Saitama-ken
Country:Japan
Coordinates:35.9069°N 139.4828°W
Map Type:Japan Saitama Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Kawagoe Station

is an interchange passenger railway station in located in the city of Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tōbu Railway and East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines

The Tōbu station is served by the Tōbu Tōjō Line from in Tokyo to and, with some services inter-running via the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line to and the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line to and onward via the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minato Mirai Line to . Located between and, it is 30.5 km from the Ikebukuro terminus.[1]

The JR East station is located on the Kawagoe Line with services eastward to, Ōsaki via the Saikyō Line, and via the Rinkai Line, and westward to and via the Hachikō Line.

Station layout

The Tōbu and JR East stations are arranged side-by-side, with the Tōbu platforms on the east side and the JR East platforms on the west side. The elevated station building and concourse has exits on the east and west sides.

Tōbu Railway


Kawagoe Station
Native Name:川越駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:24-9 Wakita-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama-ken 350–1122
Country:Japan
Operator: Tōbu Railway
Line: Tōbu Tōjō Line
Distance:30.5 km from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Code:TJ-21
Former:Kawagoe-nishimachi (1915–1940)
Passengers:124,534 daily
Pass Year:FY2019

Platforms

The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks. This station has a season ticket sales office.[2] Chest-high platform edge doors were installed in February 2018, and brought into use from March 2018.[3]

JR East

Kawagoe Station
Style:JR East
Native Name:川越駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Wakita-honchō, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama-ken 350–1122
Country:Japan
Operator: JR East
Line: Kawagoe Line
Platforms:2 island platforms
Tracks:3
Status:Staffed ("Midori no Madoguchi")
Passengers:38,112 daily
Pass Year:FY2019

The station has a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office.[4]

Platforms

The JR East station consists of two island platforms serving three tracks. The outer platforms, 3 and 6, are generally used for services to and from Ōmiya and the Saikyō Line, while the inner platforms, 4 and 5, serving the same track, are generally used for Kawagoe Line services westward to Komagawa and Hachiōji via the Hachikō Line.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 124,534 passengers daily.[5] and the JR East station was used by an average of 38,112 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[6] The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below. (JR East figures are for boarding passengers only.)

Fiscal year Tobu JR East
2000 35,181[7]
2005 36,149[8]
2010 121,558[9] 36,780[10]
2011 121,051[11] 36,344[12]
2012 123,242[13] 36,936[14]
2013 127,243[15] 37,754[16]
2014 125,687[17] 37,327[18]
2015 128,021[19] 38,343[20]

History

The station first opened as on the Tobu Railway from Ikebukuro on 1 April 1915. This was renamed Kawagoe Station on 22 July 1940 coinciding with the opening of the JNR (now JR East) station.[21] The current elevated station building and concourse was opened in 1989. The west side of the station was enlarged in 2004 with the construction of additional sets of stairs to the JR platforms and a new Lumine building over the platforms. In 2007, the former "Fine" shopping and restaurant area within the Tobu side of the station was refurbished and reopened as "Equia Kawagoe". An additional "Equia" zone was opened above the Tobu ticket machine area in September 2008.

Through-running to and from via the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line commenced on 14 June 2008.[22]

From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on the Tobu Tojo Line, with Kawagoe Station becoming "TJ-21".[23]

Through-running to and from and via the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line commenced on 16 March 2013.[24]

Chest-high platform edge doors were installed on the Tobu Tojo Line platforms in February 2018, and brought into use from 17 March 2018.[3]

Through running to and from and via the Tōkyū Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Main Line, and Sōtetsu Izumino Line commenced on 18 March 2023.[25] [26]

Surrounding area

From November 2012, work commenced on remodelling the west side of the station, with redesigned segregated access and parking for private cars, buses, and taxis, and an elevated pedestrian walkway leading directly from the station building.[27] The walkway and new upper-level west entrance opened on 26 March 2014.[28]

Bus services

The following long-distance express bus services operate from the south side of the station.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Terada, Hirokazu . ja:データブック日本の私鉄 . Databook: Japan's Private Railways . Neko Publishing . July 2002 . Japan . 200 . 4-87366-874-3.
  2. Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2016
  3. Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/file/pdf/d4d747113b5b4c107c462d88e81b0ce9/180125_2.pdf?date=20180125125102 . ja: ３月１７日（土）より、東上線川越駅にてホームドアの使用を開始します！ . Platform edge doors to be brought into use at Tojo Line Kawagoe Station from Saturday 17 March . 25 January 2018. News release . Tobu Railway . Japan. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20180205113106/http://www.tobu.co.jp/file/pdf/d4d747113b5b4c107c462d88e81b0ce9/180125_2.pdf?date=20180125125102 . 5 February 2018 . live . 5 February 2018.
  4. Web site: http://www.jreast.co.jp/estation/station/info.aspx?StationCd=525. ja:各駅情報（川越駅） . Station Information: Kawagoe Station. East Japan Railway Company . Japan. ja. 5 May 2017.
  5. Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja: 駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2021. Tobu Railway. Japan. Japanese. 5 January 2021.
  6. Web site: https://www.jreast.co.jp/passenger/2019_03.html. ja: 各駅の乗車人員 (2019年度). Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2019). 2020. East Japan Railway Company. Japan. Japanese. 2 August 2020.
  7. Web site: http://www.jreast.co.jp/passenger/2000_01.html. ja:各駅の乗車人員　（2000年度）. Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2000). 2001 . East Japan Railway Company. Japan. ja. 21 December 2011.
  8. Web site: http://www.jreast.co.jp/passenger/2005_01.html. ja:各駅の乗車人員　（2005年度）. Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2005). 2006 . East Japan Railway Company. Japan. ja. 21 December 2011.
  9. Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja: 駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2011. Tobu Railway. Japan. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20120405121008/http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. 5 April 2012. 22 February 2016.
  10. Web site: http://www.jreast.co.jp/passenger/2010_01.html. ja:各駅の乗車人員　（2010年度）. Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2010). 2011 . East Japan Railway Company. Japan. ja. 2 July 2012.
  11. Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja: 駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2012. Tobu Railway. Japan. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20130823044332/http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. 23 August 2013. 22 February 2016.
  12. Web site: http://www.jreast.co.jp/passenger/2011_01.html. ja:各駅の乗車人員　（2011年度）. Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2011). 2012 . East Japan Railway Company. Japan. ja. 2 July 2013.
  13. Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja: 駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2013. Tobu Railway. Japan. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20140425063103/http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. 25 April 2014. 22 February 2016.
  14. Web site: http://www.jreast.co.jp/passenger/2012_01.html. ja:各駅の乗車人員　（2012年度）. Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2012). 2013 . East Japan Railway Company. Japan. ja. 12 May 2015.
  15. Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja:駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2014. Tobu Railway. Japan. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20141030193506/http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. 30 October 2014. 22 February 2016.
  16. Web site: http://www.jreast.co.jp/passenger/2013_01.html. ja:各駅の乗車人員　（2013年度）. Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2013). 2014 . East Japan Railway Company. Japan. ja. 12 May 2015.
  17. Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja: 駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2015. Tobu Railway. Japan. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20160220110544/http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. 20 February 2016. 22 February 2016.
  18. Web site: http://www.jreast.co.jp/passenger/2014_01.html. ja:各駅の乗車人員　（2014年度）. Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2014). 2015 . East Japan Railway Company. Japan. ja. 22 February 2016.
  19. Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja: 駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2016. Tobu Railway. Japan. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20160806135254/http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. 6 August 2016. 30 August 2016.
  20. Web site: http://www.jreast.co.jp/passenger/2015_01.html. ja:各駅の乗車人員　（2015年度）. Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2015). 2016 . East Japan Railway Company. Japan. ja. 30 August 2016.
  21. Yamamoto . Tomoyuki . ja: 東武東上線の神話時代（１）. The mythical era of the Tobu Tojo Line (Part 1). Japan Railfan Magazine. 48. 570. 126–131. Koyusha Co., Ltd.. Japan. October 2008.
  22. Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published 7 June 2008
  23. Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/file/pdf/017af1e69f2ac63a8b2dea3d14de7a49/120209_1.pdf?date=20120313092459. ja:「東武スカイツリーライン」誕生！ あわせて駅ナンバリングを導入し、よりわかりやすくご案内します. Tobu Sky Tree Line created! Station numbering to be introduced at same time. 9 February 2012. Tobu News. Tobu Railway. ja. pdf. 21 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120808143320/http://www.tobu.co.jp/file/pdf/017af1e69f2ac63a8b2dea3d14de7a49/120209_1.pdf?date=20120313092459. 8 August 2012. dead.
  24. Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2013
  25. Web site: 2023年3月18日（土）ダイヤ改正に係る各列車の時刻変更について. Tobu Railway. March 18, 2023 (Saturday) Timetable change for each train due to timetable revision. 2023-05-28. 羽沢横浜国大～新横浜～日吉駅間の開業に合わせ、東上線から日吉駅・新横浜駅を経由して海老名駅・湘南台駅までの直通運転を開始します。. In conjunction with the opening of the Hazawa yokohama-kokudai - Shin-Yokohama - Hiyoshi line, we will start direct operation from the Tojo Line to Ebina Station and Shonandai Station via Hiyoshi Station and Shin-Yokohama Station.. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314175653/https://www.tobu.co.jp/news/3163/. 2023-03-14. live.
  26. Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2023
  27. Web site: http://www.city.kawagoe.saitama.jp/www/contents/1371080326331/index.html . ja:川越駅西口駅前広場改修事業（工事の進捗状況について） . Kawagoe Station west forecourt remodelling work (Work status) . Kawagoe City Official Website . Kawagoe City . ja . 30 March 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140716065427/http://www.city.kawagoe.saitama.jp/www/contents/1371080326331/index.html . 16 July 2014 .
  28. Web site: http://www.city.kawagoe.saitama.jp/www/contents/1326680942276/index.html . ja:川越駅西口駅前広場改修工事 . Kawagoe Station west forecourt remodelling work . Kawagoe City Official Website . Kawagoe City . ja . 30 March 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140801232729/http://www.city.kawagoe.saitama.jp/www/contents/1326680942276/index.html . 1 August 2014 .
  29. Web site: http://www.tobu-bus.com/pc/kousoku/16.html. ja:坂戸駅南口・川越駅西口－成田空港　直行バス. Sakado/Kawagoe – Narita Airport Direct Bus. Tobu Bus Online. Tobu Bus Co., Ltd.. Japan. ja. 18 May 2012.
  30. Web site: http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/area/haneda/kawagoe.html. ja:本川越駅・川越駅⇔羽田空港. Hon-Kawagoe/Kawagoe – Haneda Airport. Airport Limousine. Airport Transport Service Co., Ltd.. Japan. ja. 22 July 2012.
  31. Web site: http://www.seibubus.co.jp/airport/index.html. ja:西武　空港連絡バス. Seibu Airport Bus Links. Seibu Bus Co., Ltd.. Japan. ja. 23 November 2012.
  32. Web site: http://www.baycity-bus.co.jp/kouso/kawagoe.html . ja:小江戸川越～東京ディズニーリゾート・新浦安線 . Koedo Kawagoe to Tokyo Disney Resort & Shin-Urayasu . April 2013 . Tokyo Bay City Bus . Japan . ja . 26 April 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120105030509/http://www.baycity-bus.co.jp/kouso/kawagoe.html . 5 January 2012 .
  33. Web site: http://www.kintetsu-bus.co.jp/highway/routelist/route_detail.php?no=10. ja:大阪・京都←→川越・坂戸・熊谷（ウイングライナー）. Osaka/Kyoto – Kawagoe/Sakado/Kumagaya. Kintetsu Bus Co., Ltd.. Japan. ja. 18 May 2012.

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