Shinrin-kōen Station (Saitama) explained

Shinrin-kōen Station
Native Name:	森林公園駅
Native Name Lang:	ja
Address:	3977-1 Haneo, Namegawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama-ken 355-0811
Country:	Japan
Coordinates:	36.0452°N 139.375°W
Operator:	Tōbu Railway
Line:	Tōbu Tōjō Line
Distance:	52.6 km from
Platforms:	2 island platforms
Tracks:	4
Accessible:	Yes
Code:	TJ-30
Passengers:	14,284 daily
Pass Year:	FY2019
Map Type:	Japan Saitama Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:	Shinrin-kōen Station

is a passenger railway station located in the town of Namegawa, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tōbu Railway.^[1]

Lines

Shinrin-kōen Station is served by the Tōbu Tōjō Line from in Tokyo. Located between and, it is 52.6 km from the Ikebukuro terminus.^[2] All services, (TJ Liner, Kawagoe Limited Express, Rapid Express, Rapid, Express, Semi-Express and Local) stop at this station. During the daytime, the station is served by six trains per hour in each direction.^[3]

Station layout

The station consists of two island platforms serving four tracks, with the station building located above the platforms.

Facilities and accessibility

Toilet facilities are located on both platforms. Escalator (up only) and lift access is provided to and from the platforms.

History

The station opened on 1 March 1971.^[2]

From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on the Tōbu Tōjō Line, with Shinrin-kōen Station becoming "TJ-30".^[4]

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.^[5]

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 14,284 passengers daily.^[6]

Surrounding area

Musashi Kyūryō National Government Park
Tobu Shinrin-koen Depot

Bus services

Express bus services to and from Haneda Airport are operated jointly by Kokusai Juo and Airport Transport Service (Limousine Bus).^[7]

Notes and References

Web site: Shinrinkōen Station information. Japanese. Japan. Tobu Railway. 9 January 2011.
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.
Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2023
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 . Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20120806220158/http://www.tobu.co.jp/file/pdf/017af1e69f2ac63a8b2dea3d14de7a49/120209_1.pdf?date=20120313092459. 6 August 2012. dead. 21 March 2012.
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.
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.
Web site: http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/area/haneda/kagohara_kumagaya.html. ja:籠原駅・熊谷・森林公園駅・坂戸駅⇔羽田空港. Kagohara/Kumagaya/Shinrinkoen/Sakado - Haneda Airport. Airport Limousine. Airport Transport Service Co., Ltd.. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20100116032049/http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/area/haneda/kagohara_kumagaya.html. 16 January 2010. dead. 18 May 2012.