Kamiōoka Station (上大岡駅, Kamiōoka‑eki) is a railway station located in Kōhoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is jointly operated by the private railway company Keikyū (Keihin Electric Express Railway) and the Yokohama Municipal Subway.
Location
The station is situated at 6‑5‑1 Kamiōoka, Kōhoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 222‑0035, Japan. It serves the Kamiōoka district, a residential and commercial area of Yokohama.
Operators
- Keikyū (Keihin Electric Express Railway)
- Yokohama City Transportation Bureau (Yokohama Municipal Subway)
Lines
- Keikyū Main Line: Kamiōoka is 30.0 km from the line’s northern terminus at Shinagawa Station in Tokyo.
- Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line (Line 3): The station is located 28.8 km from the line’s northern terminus at Shōnandai Station.
Station layout
The Keikyū portion of the station consists of two elevated side platforms serving two tracks. The subway portion is underground and features an island platform serving two tracks. The two sections are connected by a concourse that provides transfers between the above‑ground and underground platforms, as well as ticket gates, elevators, and escalators for accessibility.
History
- Keikyū station: Opened on 8 August 1910 as part of the original Keihin Railway line, which later became the Keikyū Main Line.
- Subway station: Commenced operations on 14 March 1972 when the first segment of the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line opened, linking Kamiōoka with other central Yokohama stations.
- The station has undergone several renovations, including the installation of ticket barriers with IC card (PASMO, Suica) compatibility and the addition of barrier‑free facilities in the early 2000s.
Passenger usage
Keikyū reports that Kamiōoka Station handles several hundred thousand boarding passengers annually. Exact daily averages for recent fiscal years are not publicly detailed in widely available sources; thus precise figures are unavailable.
The Yokohama Municipal Subway records similarly indicate high usage, reflecting the station’s role as a major interchange within the city’s rail network.
Surrounding area
Kamiōoka Station serves a mixed residential and commercial district. Notable nearby facilities include:
- Kamiōoka Shopping Street (a local retail and dining corridor)
- Several public schools and community centers
- Bus terminals providing local and regional bus services
The station functions as a key node for commuters traveling between Yokohama, central Tokyo, and other parts of Kanagawa Prefecture.