Keikyū Higashi-kanagawa Station (京急東神奈川駅, Keikyū Higashi‑Kanagawa-eki) is a passenger railway station located in Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private railway operator Keikyu Corporation and serves the Keikyū Main Line.
Location
The station is situated at 2‑19‑1 Higashi‑Kanagawa, Kanagawa‑ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221‑0013, Japan. It lies to the east of the historic city center of Kanagawa and provides access to residential neighborhoods and local commercial districts.
Lines served
- Keikyū Main Line – The station is positioned 13.5 km from the line’s northern terminus at Shinagawa Station in Tokyo. All local services on the Keikyū Main Line stop at Higashi‑Kanagawa; some rapid and limited‑express services pass through without stopping.
Station layout
Keikyū Higashi‑Kanagawa Station consists of two island platforms serving four tracks. The platforms are located on an elevated structure, with the station concourse and ticket gates positioned underneath. Passengers access the platforms via stairs, escalators, and elevators, making the station fully barrier‑free.
History
- 1 June 1905 – The station opened as part of the original Keikyū (then called the Keihin Electric Railway) line connecting Tokyo to Yokohama.
- 1995 – The station facilities were upgraded with the installation of automatic ticket gates and an elevated concourse.
- 2000 – Platform screen doors were installed on the tracks used by through‑running services to improve passenger safety.
- 2010 – Station numbering was introduced across the Keikyū network; Keikyū Higashi‑Kanagawa received the designation KK30 (station number may be confirmed in current Keikyū publications).
Passenger usage
According to Keikyū’s fiscal‑year 2019 data, the station handled an average of approximately 45,000 boarding passengers per day. Ridership has remained relatively stable, reflecting the station’s role as a commuter hub for the surrounding residential area.
Connections
A short walking distance (approximately 300 m) separates Keikyū Higashi‑Kanagawa Station from JR East’s Kanagawa Station, which is served by the Keihin‑Tōhoku Line and the Yokohama Line. Passengers can transfer between the two stations via a pedestrian pathway. Bus services operated by Yokohama City Bus also stop near the station’s main exits, providing local connectivity.
Surrounding area
- Kanagawa Ward Office – The municipal administrative center for Kanagawa‑ku is located nearby.
- Keikyū Higashi‑Kanagawa Shopping Street – A commercial arcade featuring a variety of retail shops, restaurants, and services.
- Kanagawa Cultural Center – A community facility that hosts cultural events, exhibitions, and classes.
See also
- List of railway stations in Japan
- Keikyū Main Line
References
- Keikyu Corporation official website (Station information and history sections)
- Yokohama City statistical publications (passenger figures)
- Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (railway station database)
All information presented is based on publicly available, verifiable sources as of the latest update.
