Asaka Station (Saitama)
Asaka Station (朝霞駅, Asaka-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Asaka, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tōbu Railway.
TJ12 Asaka Station 朝霞駅 | |
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 The south entrance in September 2012 | |
| Location | 2-13-52 Honchō, Asaka-shi, Saitama-ken 351-0011 Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.7969°N 139.6001°E |
| Operated by |  Tōbu Railway |
| Line(s) | TJ Tōbu Tōjō Line |
| Distance | 14.0 km from Ikebukuro |
| Platforms | 2 island platforms |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | TJ-12 |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 May 1914 |
| Previous names | Hizaori (until 1932) |
| Passengers | |
| FY2019 | 69,779 daily |
| Location | |
  Asaka Station Location within Saitama Prefecture  Asaka Station Asaka Station (Japan) | |
Lines
The station is served by the Tōbu Tōjō 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.[1] Only Semi express and Local services stop at this station.[2]
Station layout
The station consists of two island platforms serving four tracks, with an elevated station building located above the platforms. Chest-high platform edge doors are scheduled to be added by the end of fiscal 2020.[3]
The east entrance in September 2011
The ticket barriers in February 2009
View of the platforms in March 2008
The permanent way maintenance sidings on the east side of the station in April 2014
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Tōbu Tōjō Line | for Shiki, Kawagoe, Sakado, and Ogawamachi (Semi express services) |
| 2 | ■ Tōbu Tōjō Line | for Shiki, Kawagoe, Sakado, and Ogawamachi (Local services) |
| 3 | ■ Tōbu Tōjō Line | for Wakōshi, Narimasu, and Ikebukuro (Local services) Y Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line for Shin-Kiba F Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line for Shibuya TY Tokyu Toyoko Line for Yokohama  Minatomirai Line for Motomachi-Chukagai
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| 4 | ■ Tōbu Tōjō Line | for Wakōshi, Narimasu, and Ikebukuro (Semi express services) |
It is planned to have platform edge doors on the Up platform (tracks 3 and 4) in use from 23 March 2019.[4]
Adjacent stations
| ← | Service | → | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tōbu Tōjō Line | ||||
| TJ Liner: Does not stop at this station | ||||
| Kawagoe express: Does not stop at this station | ||||
| Rapid express: Does not stop at this station | ||||
| Rapid: Does not stop at this station | ||||
| Express: Does not stop at this station | ||||
| 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 Tōjō Railway line from Ikebukuro. It was renamed Asaka Station on 10 May 1932.[5]
Through-running to and from Shibuya via the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line commenced on 14 June 2008.[6]
From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on the Tōbu Tōjō Line, with Asaka Station becoming "TJ-12".[7]
Through-running to and from Yokohama and Motomachi-Chukagai via the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line commenced on 16 March 2013.[8]
The north entrance (present-day east entrance) in November 2004 before redevelopment
The south entrance in January 2005 before redevelopment
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 69,779 passengers daily.[9]
Surrounding area
- Asaka City Hall
- Asaka Post Office
- JGSDF Camp Asaka
Bus services
The station is served by "Wakuwaku" community bus services operated by the city of Asaka.[10]
See also
References
- Terada, Hirokazu (July 2002). データブック日本の私鉄 [Databook: Japan's Private Railways]. Japan: Neko Publishing. p. 200. ISBN 4-87366-874-3.
- Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2016
- 東武鉄道，ホームドアの設置を拡大 [Tobu Railway to expand platform door installation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 13 January 2017. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- 東武東上線池袋駅2番・3番ホームと朝霞駅3番・4番ホームでホームドアの使用を開始 [Tobu Tojo Line Ikebukuro Station platforms 2 and 3 and Asaka Station platforms 3 and 4 platform doors use beginning]. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- Yamamoto, Tomoyuki (October 2008). 東武東上線の神話時代（１）. Japan Railfan Magazine. 48 (570): 126–131.
- Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published June 2008
- 「東武スカイツリーライン」誕生！ あわせて駅ナンバリングを導入し、よりわかりやすくご案内します [Tobu Sky Tree Line created! Station numbering to be introduced at same time] (PDF). Tobu News (in Japanese). Tobu Railway. 9 February 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 August 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2013
- "駅情報（乗降人員)" (in Japanese). Japan: Tōbu Railway. 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- 市内循環バス『わくわく号』案内 ["Wakuwaku" city community bus information] (in Japanese). City of Asaka. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
