Nishi-Ogikubo Station Explained


Nishi-Ogikubo Station
Style:JR East
Native Name:西荻窪駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:3 Nishi-ogiminami, Suginami, Tokyo
Country:Japan
Operator:JR East
Line:Chūō Line (Rapid), Chuo-Sobu Line
Opened:1922
Passengers:40,372 daily
Pass Year:FY2010

is a railway station on the Chūō Main Line in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines

Nishi-Ogikubo Station is served by the Chūō Line (Rapid) and Chūō-Sōbu Line.

Station layout

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

Platforms

History

The station opened on 15 July 1922.[1] With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2010, the station was used by an average of 40,372 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[2]

Surrounding area

The neighbourhoods surrounding the station are characterised by narrow streets. It is primarily a residential area, with a high concentration of shops specialising in antiques and old books.

See also

External links

35.704°N 139.599°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JR East Station Information. East Japan Railway Company. Japan. ja. 1 June 2012.
  2. Web site: http://www.jreast.co.jp/passenger/2010_01.html. ja:各駅の乗車人員 (2010年度). FY2010 Station passenger figures. East Japan Railway Company. Japan. ja. 1 June 2012.