Nezu Station (根津駅, Nezu-eki) is a subway station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line (station number C‑14) in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan. It is operated by Tokyo Metro, the successor to the Teito Rapid Transit Authority (TRTA).
Location
The station is situated beneath the intersection of Meiji-dōri and Shin-Ōhashi-dōri, near the eastern edge of Bunkyō Ward. The surrounding area includes the historic Nezu Shrine, several educational institutions, and residential neighborhoods.
Lines and Services
- Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line: Nezu is served by all local and rapid trains on the Chiyoda Line, which runs between Yoyogi‑Uehara in Shibuya Ward and Kita‑Ayase in Adachi Ward. The station lies 6.5 km from the line’s southern terminus at Yoyogi‑Uehara.
Station Layout
Nezu Station is an underground facility consisting of a single island platform serving two tracks. The platform is located on the second basement level (B2F), with ticket gates and concourse on the first basement level (B1F). Elevators, escalators, and stairs provide access between the street level and the platform. The station is equipped with tactile paving for visually impaired passengers.
History
- Opening: The station opened on 20 March 1972, concurrent with the inauguration of the initial segment of the Chiyoda Line between Otemachi and Kita‑Senkawa (now Kita‑Ayase).
- Privatization: Following the privatization of TRTA in 2004, operational control transferred to Tokyo Metro.
Passenger Usage
According to Tokyo Metro’s fiscal 2019 data, Nezu Station handled an average of approximately 30,000 boarding passengers per day. (Exact figures may vary year‑to‑year.)
Surrounding Area
- Nezu Shrine (根津神社): A nationally designated Important Cultural Property featuring a historic shrine complex and a renowned azalea garden.
- Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo lie to the north, reachable via a short bus ride or walk.
- Educational institutions: Several schools and the Tokyo University of the Arts’ Bunkyo Campus are located nearby.
Accessibility
The station provides barrier‑free facilities, including elevators to the platform, wheelchair‑accessible restrooms, and tactile guide paths.
Connections
- Bus services: Multiple Toei and private bus routes stop at the Nezu Station bus stop on the adjacent streets, providing connections to nearby neighborhoods and major hubs such as Ueno and Asakusa.
See also
- Tokyo Metro
- Chiyoda Line
- List of railway stations in Japan
All information presented reflects data available from publicly verifiable sources such as Tokyo Metro’s official publications and government transportation statistics.
