Asakadai Station
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Tōbu Tōjō Line Asakadai Station 朝霞台駅 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 The north entrance in September 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | 1-4-17 Higashi-benzai, Asaka-shi, Saitama-ken 351-0022 Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°48′51″N 139°35′14″E / 35.8143°N 139.5872°E | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operated by | Tōbu Railway | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | Tōbu Tōjō Line | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 16.4 km from Ikebukuro | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 island platforms | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | At-grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Status | Staffed | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station code | TJ-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | Official website | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 6 August 1974 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| FY2019 | 161,762 daily | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Asakadai Station (朝霞台駅, Asakadai-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Asaka, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tōbu Railway.[1]
The station is served by the Tōbu Tōjō Line from Ikebukuro in Tokyo, with some services inter-running via the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line to Shin-Kiba and the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line to Shibuya and onward via the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minato Mirai Line to Motomachi-Chūkagai. Located between Asaka and Shiki stations, it is 16.4 km from the Tōbu Tōjō Line terminus at Ikebukuro.[2] Rapid Express, Express, Semi express, and Local services stop at this station.[3]
The station is adjacent and at right angles to Kita-Asaka Station on the Musashino Line operated by JR East.
Station layout
The station is composed of two island platforms serving four tracks.[4] The station building is located above the platforms, which are situated in a cutting.
Platforms
| 1/2 |  Tōbu Tōjō Line |
for Shiki, Kawagoe, Shinrin-kōen, and Ogawamachi |
| 3/4 | Tōbu Tōjō Line |
for Wakōshi, Narimasu, and Ikebukuro Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line for Shin-Kiba Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line for Shibuya Tōkyū Tōyoko Line for Yokohama Tōkyū Shin-Yokohama Line for Shin-Yokohama via Sōtetsu Shin-Yokohama Line for Ebina and Shōnandai Minatomirai Line for Motomachi-Chūkagai |
Rapid Express, Express, and Semi-Express trains usually use platforms 1 and 4 in their respective directions. Local trains usually use platforms 2 and 3 in their respective directions.
The ticket vending machines and ticket barriers in November 2014
The station kiosk and toilets inside the ticket barriers in November 2014
The north end of the platforms in November 2014
The south end of the platforms in November 2014
History
The station opened on 6 August 1974.[2]
Through-running to and from Shibuya via the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line commenced on 14 June 2008.[5]
From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on the Tōbu Tōjō Line, with Asakadai Station becoming "TJ-13".[6]
Through-running to and from Yokohama and Motomachi-Chukagai via the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line commenced on 16 March 2013.[7]
From March 2023, Asakadai Station became a Rapid Express service stop following the abolishment of the Rapid (快速, Kaisoku) services and reorganization of the Tōbu Tōjō Line services.[8] In addition, through service via the Tōkyū Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Main Line, and Sōtetsu Izumino Line to Shin-Yokohama, Ebina, and Shōnandai commenced.[9]
Passenger statistics
Surrounding area
- Kita-Asaka Station (JR Musashino Line)
- Toyo University Asaka Campus
Bus services
From 17 July 2008, there is a direct express bus service to/from Narita Airport. The bus stop is on the south side of the station.[13]
