Inokashira-kōen Station
Railway station in Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
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Inokashira-kōen Station (井の頭公園駅, Inokashira-kōen-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keio Corporation.
Japan
Keio Corporation
Keio Inokashira Line Inokashira-kōen Station 井の頭公園駅 | |||||||||||
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Inokashira-koen Station, July 2016 | |||||||||||
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| Location | 3-35-12 Inogashira, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0001 Japan | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35.6975°N 139.5827°E | ||||||||||
| Operated by | Keio Corporation | ||||||||||
| Line | Keio Inokashira Line | ||||||||||
| Distance | 12.1 km from Shibuya | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||
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| Station code | IN16 | ||||||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 1 August 1933 | ||||||||||
| Passengers | |||||||||||
| FY 2019 | 6,814 | ||||||||||
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Lines
Service pattern
Only all-stations "Local" services stop at this station. During the daytime, there are eight services per hour in either direction.
Station layout
The station has two opposing ground-level side platforms serving two tracks.[2] The station building is located on the side of the Kichijoji-bound platform, and connected to the Shibuya-bound platform by an underground passageway.
In July 2006, the station underwent renovations to provide universal accessibility, including installation of elevators, toilets, and renovations of the station office.
Platforms
| 1 |  Keio Inokashira Line |
for Kichijōji |
| 2 | Keio Inokashira Line |
for Shimo-Kitazawa, Meidaimae, and Shibuya |
History
Passenger statistics
Surrounding area
The station is close to Inokashira Park, the source of the Kanda River and is a favorite spot for springtime hanami, or cherry-blossom viewing.
It is situated in a quiet residential area with only a handful of shops and restaurants, but Kichijōji is only a 10-minute walk away (600 m).
