Higashi-fuchū Station (東府中駅, Higashi-fuchū-ek) is a junction passenger railway station located in the city of Fuchū, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keio Corporation.[1]
Higashi-fuchū Station 東府中駅 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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![]() Higashi-fuchū Station, South exit, October 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Location | 1-8-3 Shimizugaoka, Fuchū-shi, Tokyo 183-0015 Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 35.6689°N 139.4953°E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operated by | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Distance | 20.4 km from Shinjuku | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Platforms | 1 side platform + 1 island platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tracks | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Station code | KO23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Website | Official website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Opened | 12 November 19355 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous names | Rinji Keibajomae Station (to 1940) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FY2019 | 21,274 (daily) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lines
Higashi-fuchū Station is served by the Keiō Line and the Keiō Keibajō Line. It is located 20.4 km from the Keiō Line's Tokyo terminus at Shinjuku,[2] and is a terminus of the Keiō Keibajō Line.
Station layout
This station consists of one island platform and one side platform serving four tracks, with an elevated station building located above.
Platforms
![Thumb](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b2/Keio-railway-KO23-Higashi-fuchu-station-platform-20220518-144840.jpg/640px-Keio-railway-KO23-Higashi-fuchu-station-platform-20220518-144840.jpg)
1 | KO Keiō Keibajō Line | for Fuchūkeiba-seimommae (weekdays) |
2 | KO Keiō Keibajō Line | for Fuchūkeiba-seimommae (weekends) |
KO Keiō Line | for Keiō-Hachiōji KO Keiō Dōbutsuen Line for Tama-Dōbutsukōen (via Takahatafudō) KO Keiō Takao Line for Takaosanguchi (via Kitano) | |
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4 | KO Keiō Line | for Chōfu, Meidaimae, Sasazuka, and Shinjuku S Toei Shinjuku Line for Moto-Yawata |
History
The station opened on 12 November 1935.[2] as Rinji Keibajomae Station (臨時競馬場前駅). It was renamed to its present name on 26 October 1940.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 21,274 passengers daily.[3]
The passenger figures (boarding passengers only) for previous years are as shown below.
Surrounding area
See also
References
External links
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