Asaka Station (Saitama)
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Asaka Station
朝霞駅 |
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The south entrance in September 2012
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| Location | 2-13-52 Honchō, Asaka-shi, Saitama-ken 351-0011 Japan |
| Operated by |  Tobu Railway |
| Line(s) | _symbol.svg){kind=small} Tobu Tojo Line |
| Distance | 14.0 km from Ikebukuro |
| Platforms | 2 island platforms |
| Tracks | 4 |
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| Station code | TJ-12 |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 May 1914 |
| Previous names | Hizaori (until 1932) |
| Traffic | |
| Passengers (FY2014) | 64,163 daily |
| Location | |
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Asaka Station (朝霞駅 Asaka-eki?) is a railway station on the Tobu Tojo Line in Asaka, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway.[1]
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Lines
The station is served by the Tobu Tojo 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-Chukagai. Located between Wakōshi and Asakadai stations, it is 14.0 km from the Ikebukuro terminus.[2] Only Semi express and Local services stop at this station.[3]
Station layout
The station consists of two island platforms serving four tracks, with an elevated station building located above the platforms.
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The east entrance in September 2011
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The ticket barriers in February 2009
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View of the platforms in March 2008
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The permanent way maintenance sidings on the east side of the station in April 2014
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Tobu Tojo Line | for Shiki, Kawagoe, Sakado, and Ogawamachi (Semi express services) |
| 2 | ■ Tobu Tojo Line | for Shiki, Kawagoe, Sakado, and Ogawamachi (Local services) |
| 3 | ■ Tobu Tojo Line | for Wakōshi, Narimasu, and Ikebukuro (Local services) Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line for Shin-Kiba Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line for Shibuya Tokyu Toyoko Line for Yokohama Minatomirai Line for Motomachi-Chukagai |
| 4 | ■ Tobu Tojo Line | for Wakōshi, Narimasu, and Ikebukuro (Semi express services) |
Adjacent stations
| « | Service | » | ||
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| Tobu Tojo Line | ||||
| TJ Liner: no stop | ||||
| Rapid express: no stop | ||||
| Rapid: no stop | ||||
| Express: no stop | ||||
| Wakōshi | Semi express | Asakadai | ||
| Wakōshi | Local | Asakadai | ||
History
The station first opened as Hizaori Station (膝折駅?) on 1 May 1914, coinciding with the opening of the Tojo Railway line from Ikebukuro. It was renamed Asaka Station on 10 May 1932.[4]
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 Tobu Tojo Line, with Asaka Station becoming "TJ-12".[6]
Through-running to and from Yokohama and Motomachi-Chukagai via the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line commenced on 16 March 2013.[7]
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The north entrance (present-day East entrance) before redevelopment, November 2004
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The south entrance before redevelopment, January 2005
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2014, the station was used by an average of 64,163 passengers daily.[8]
Surrounding area
- Asaka City Hall
- Asaka Post Office
- Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Asaka Base
Bus services
The station is served by "Wakuwaku" community bus services operated by the city of Asaka.[9]
See also
References
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