A vital transit hub in Taitō serving two of Tokyo’s subway lines, Kuramae Station connects the historic Kuramae and Kotobuki neighborhoods to the city’s expanding metro network.
At a glance
Kuramae Station is a subway interchange in Tokyo’s Taitō ward, serving the Toei Asakusa Line and Toei Ōedo Line. Both lines operate under the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation. The station facilitates connections between two major transit corridors at ground level.
History
Information on the station’s founding and historical development is not available in the source material.
What you see
The station serves as a transfer point between the Asakusa and Ōedo lines. Rather than an underground passage, passengers cross at ground level to change lines—an unusual arrangement that reflects the station’s location and design constraints.
Cultural significance
Kuramae Station provides essential access to the Kuramae and Kotobuki neighborhoods, historic commercial and residential areas in central Tokyo. Its position as a dual-line interchange underscores its importance to local transit patterns.
Key facts
- Country: Japan
- City: Tokyo, Taitō ward
- Lines: Toei Asakusa Line (A-17), Toei Ōedo Line (E-11)
- Operator: Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei)
- Coordinates: 35.703°N, 139.7911°E
Practical information & getting there
You can reach Kuramae Station via the Asakusa or Ōedo lines of Tokyo’s metro system. Ground-level transfer between the two lines is available for passengers changing between services.
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