Shijō-mae Station explained


Shijō-mae Station
Native Name:市場前駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Kōtō, Tokyo
Country:Japan
Operator:Yurikamome, Inc.
Line:Yurikamome
Distance:13.5 km from
Platforms:1 island platform
Tracks:2
Structure:Elevated
Code:U-14
Opened:27 March 2006
Passengers:83 daily
Pass Year:FY2012

is a station on the Yurikamome Line in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan. The station is numbered "U-14".

Lines

Shijō-mae Station is served by the 14.7 km Yurikamome automated guideway transit line between and, and is located 13.5 km from the starting point of the line at Shimbashi.

Station layout

The station consists of an elevated island platform serving two tracks.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 27 March 2006.[1] The station's name means "In Front of the Market" after the upcoming which was set to replace the Tsukiji fish market. However, numerous delays meant that Toyosu Market did not actually commence operations until 2018, 12 years after the station.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2012, the station was used by an average of 83 passengers daily.[1]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

35.6459°N 139.7854°W

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 . 19 January 2013 . Japan . Japanese . 220. 978-4-7770-1336-4.