Inokashira-kōen Station


Inokashira-kōen Station is a railway station on the Keio Inokashira Line in Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keio Corporation.

Lines

Inokashira-kōen Station is served by the 12.7 km Keio Inokashira Line from in Tokyo to. Located between and, it is 12.1 km from the Shibuya terminus.

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. 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

Adjacent stations

History

The station opened on 1 August 1933.
From 22 February 2013, station numbering was introduced on Keio lines, with Inokashira-kōen Station becoming "IN16".

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2014, the station was used by an average of 6,587 passengers daily.
The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.
Fiscal yearDaily average
19995,697
20106,682
20116,590

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.