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.
IN16 Inokashira-kōen Station 井の頭公園駅 | |||||||||||
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Location | 3-35-12 Inogashira, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0001 Japan | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 35.6975°N 139.5827°E / 35.6975; 139.5827 | ||||||||||
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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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Inokashira-kōen Station is served by the 12.7 km Keio Inokashira Line from Shibuya in Tokyo to Kichijōji. Located between Mitakadai and Kichijōji, it is 12.1 km from the Shibuya terminus.[1]
Only all-stations "Local" services stop at this station. During the daytime, there are eight services per hour in either direction.
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.
1 | ■ Keio Inokashira Line | for Kichijōji |
2 | ■ Keio Inokashira Line | for Shimo-Kitazawa, Meidaimae, and Shibuya |
The station opened on 1 August 1933.[1]
From 22 February 2013, station numbering was introduced on Keio lines, with Inokashira-kōen Station becoming "IN16".[3]
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 6,814 passengers daily.[4]
The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.
Fiscal year | Daily average |
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2005 | 5,487[5] |
2010 | 6,682[6] |
2015 | 6,806[7] |
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).
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Stations of the Keio Inokashira Line | |
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