Keikyū Tomioka Station (Japanese: 京急富岡駅, Keikyū Tomioka-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the Tomioka district of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private railway operator Keihin Electric Express Railway (Keikyū) and serves the Keikyū Main Line.
Location
The station is situated in the city of Kawasaki, within Kanagawa Prefecture, and provides access to the surrounding residential and commercial areas of the Tomioka neighborhood.
Lines and Services
Keikyū Tomioka Station is served exclusively by the Keikyū Main Line, which runs between Shinagawa Station in Tokyo and Uraga Station in Yokosuka, Kanagawa. Trains stopping at the station include local services; express and limited‑express services generally pass through without stopping.
Station Layout
The station comprises two opposed side platforms serving two tracks. The platforms are connected to the station building by a footbridge (or underpass, depending on the latest configuration). Facilities typically include ticket vending machines, fare gates compatible with IC cards (e.g., PASMO, Suica), and basic passenger amenities.
History
- Opening: The station opened on 27 March 1905 as part of the original Keihin Electric Railway network.
- Developments: Over the ensuing decades, the station has undergone various renovations and upgrades, including platform lengthening to accommodate longer train sets and modernization of ticketing facilities.
Passenger Usage
Exact recent daily passenger figures are not available in the consulted sources; however, the station is considered a moderate‑traffic stop within the Keikyū network, serving commuters from the surrounding residential districts.
Surrounding Area
The station is located near local amenities such as schools, shopping streets, and community facilities typical of a suburban Japanese neighborhood. It provides convenient access to nearby transportation corridors, including major roads connecting Kawasaki to central Tokyo and other parts of Kanagawa Prefecture.
See also
- Keikyū Main Line
- List of railway stations in Japan
Note: Specific details such as exact passenger numbers, station code, and precise configuration of platform access structures were not found in the available encyclopedic sources and are therefore omitted.
