Nishi-Ogikubo Station
Nishi-Ogikubo Station (西荻窪駅, Nishi-Ogikubo-eki) is a railway station on the Chūō Main Line in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
Concourse
Lines
Nishi-Ogikubo Station is served by the Chūō Line (Rapid) and Chūō-Sōbu Line.
Station layout
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The station has a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office.
Platforms
| 1 | JB Chūō-Sōbu Line | for Mitaka |
| 2 | JB Chūō-Sōbu Line | for Shinjuku, Akihabara, and Chiba |
| 3 | JC Chūō Line (Rapid) | for Tachikawa, Hachiōji, and Takao |
| 4 | JC Chūō Line (Rapid) | for Nakano, Shinjuku, and Tokyo |
History
The station opened on 15 July 1922. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2010, the station was used by an average of 40,372 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).
Surrounding area
The neighbourhoods surrounding the station are characterised by narrow streets. It is primarily a residential area, with a high concentration of shops specialising in antiques and old books.
See also
References
- ^ "JR East Station Information" (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ 各駅の乗車人員 (2010年度) [FY2010 Station passenger figures] (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
External links
- JR East Nishi-ogikubo Station information (in Japanese)