Tochōmae Station Explained


Tochōmae Station
Native Name:都庁前駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
Country:Japan
Platforms:2 island platforms
Tracks:4
Structure:Underground
Code:E-28
Map Type:Japan Tokyo city#Japan Tokyo Bay and Boso Peninsula#Japan Tokyo#Japan

is a subway station on the Toei Ōedo Line in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the Tokyo subway operator Toei Subway.

Unusually, the station is both a terminus and a through station on the same line. Inbound trains pass through the station, travel south to complete a counterclockwise loop around central Tokyo, and terminate at Tochōmae. Outbound trains do the opposite, departing northbound from Tochōmae, traveling clockwise and eventually passing through the station again on the way out. Consequently, passengers may need to transfer from the Ōedo line to the Ōedo line at this station.

Lines

Tochōmae Station is served by the Toei Ōedo Line, and is numbered "E-28".

Station layout

The station consists of two island platforms on the 3rd basement ("3BF") level, serving four tracks. There are seven exits from the station, numbered A1 to A7.

Platforms

History

The station opened on December 19, 1997.[1]

Surrounding area

Office buildings

Hotels

External links

35.6907°N 139.6926°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Terada, Hirokazu . データブック日本の私鉄 . Databook: Japan's Private Railways . Neko Publishing . 19 January 2013 . Japan . 218 . 978-4-7770-1336-4.