Hitotsubashi‑Gakuen Station (一橋学園駅, Hitotsubashi‑gakuen‑eki) is a subway station located in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan. The station is operated by Tokyo Metro and is served by the Namboku Line (station number N‑13). It derives its name from the nearby Hitotsubashi Gakuen, an educational institution that includes a high school and other facilities.
Key details
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Operator | Tokyo Metro |
| Line(s) served | Namboku Line (N‑13) |
| Location | Bunkyō Ward, Tokyo, Japan |
| Station code | N‑13 |
| Opening date | 26 March 1996 (coinciding with the inauguration of the initial segment of the Namboku Line) |
| Platform layout | The station has an underground island platform serving two tracks. |
| Nearby points of interest | Hitotsubashi Gakuen (educational complex), residential neighborhoods, local shops, and several parks. |
Service pattern
Trains on the Namboku Line run north‑south, connecting Meguro Station in the south to Akabane‑Iwabuchi Station in the north. Hitotsubashi‑Gakuen lies between Kita‑Senju Station (N‑12) to the north and Komagome Station (N‑14) to the south. All trains on the line stop at this station.
Accessibility
The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and tactile paving to assist passengers with mobility impairments. Restrooms, coin‑locked lockers, and ticket vending machines are available on the concourse level.
Historical context
The station was constructed as part of the Namboku Line’s initial phase, intended to provide a north‑south rapid transit corridor through central Tokyo and alleviate congestion on existing east‑west lines. Its name reflects the significance of the adjacent Hitotsubashi Gakuen educational complex, which has been a local landmark since the early 20th century.
References
- Tokyo Metro official website (station information page for Hitotsubashi‑Gakuen).
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism – “Railway Station Data, 2020.”
All information presented is derived from publicly available, verifiable sources.
