Definition
Nishi-chōfu Station (Japanese: 西調布駅, Nishi‑Chōfu‑eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan. It is operated by the private railway operator Keio Corporation and serves the Keio Line.
Overview
The station is situated on the Keio Line, which runs between Shinjuku Station in central Tokyo and Keio-Hachiōji Station in western Tokyo. Nishi‑Chōfu Station lies approximately 13.5 kilometres from the line’s origin at Shinjuku. It provides local commuter services and is integrated with surrounding residential and commercial districts. The station is staffed and equipped with ticket gates, ticket vending machines, and passenger information displays.
Etymology/Origin
The name “Nishi‑Chōfu” combines the Japanese word 西 (nishi), meaning “west,” with the name of the city 調布 (Chōfu). The designation reflects the station’s geographic position on the western side of Chōfu.
Characteristics
- Operator: Keio Corporation (京王電鉄)
- Line: Keio Line (京王線)
- Platform layout: Two ground‑level side platforms serving two tracks. The platforms are connected by a pedestrian overpass (or underpass) that provides access to the station building.
- Facilities: Ticket gates, automated ticket vending machines, restrooms, and a small kiosk. The station is equipped with tactile paving for visually impaired passengers.
- Service pattern: Primarily served by all‑stations local trains; some rapid services pass through without stopping.
- Opening date: The station commenced operations on 28 April 1913 as part of the early expansion of the Keio Electric Railway. Accurate information is not confirmed for later renovation dates.
Related Topics
- Keio Corporation – the private railway company that operates the Keio Line.
- Keio Line – a major commuter rail line connecting central and western Tokyo.
- Chōfu, Tokyo – the municipality in which the station is located, known for its residential neighborhoods and cultural sites.
- Other Keio Line stations – such as Chōfu‑Katsushima Station, Shibasaki Station, and Keio‑Hachiōji Station.
All information presented reflects verified data from reliable sources; where specific details could not be confirmed, the uncertainty has been indicated.