Shimura-sakaue Station
I21 Shimura-sakaue Station 志村坂上駅 | |||||||||||
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Platform level of Shimura-sakaue Station in July 2022. | |||||||||||
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| Location | 1-14-13 Shimura, Itabashi City, Tokyo Japan | ||||||||||
| Operated by | Toei Subway | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | I Mita Line | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Underground | ||||||||||
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| Station code | I-21 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 27 December 1968 | ||||||||||
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Shimura-sakaue Station (志村坂上駅, Shimura-sakaue-eki) is an underground metro station located in the Shimura district of Itabashi City, Tokyo, Japan. It is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei Subway) and serves the Toei Mita Line, designated as station code I-21
Lines
- Toei Mita Line (I-21)
Platforms
The station consists of two side platforms. Its platforms and facilities are typical of the Toei Subway system, offering efficient transit connections within Tokyo.
| 1 | I Mita Line |
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| 2 | I Mita Line | for Nishi-takashimadaira |
History
Shimura-sakaue Station opened on 27 December 1968, coinciding with the development of the Toei Mita Line to serve the growing suburban areas of northern Tokyo.
Surrounding Area
The station is situated in a historically significant area. Notably, the Shimura Ichirizuka, an Edo-period distance marker on the old Nakasendo Highway, is just a one-minute walk from the station. This marker highlights the area's historical role as a post station, connecting Edo (now Tokyo) to Kyoto and supporting the prosperity of Itabashi through the flow of travelers and merchants.[1]
The Shimura district is also known for its proximity to other local landmarks, such as Yakushino Izumi Garden[2]
References
- ^ Japan Travel. "Itabashi City Ward - Landmarks & History". Japan Travel.
- ^ "Shimura-Sakaue". Tokyo-Tokyo.