Overview
Nishi-sugamo Station (西巣鴨駅, Nishi-sugamo-eki) is a subway station located in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, Japan. Operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei), it serves the Toei Mita Line and is designated with the station code I‑16.
Lines
- Toei Mita Line – The station is situated between Shirokane-takanawa and Sugamo stations on the line. Trains run at regular intervals, providing local and rapid services.
Station layout
- The station comprises a single underground island platform serving two tracks.
- Access to the platform is provided via stairs, escalators, and elevators, ensuring barrier‑free connectivity.
- Ticket gates are located on the concourse level above the platform.
- Facilities include restrooms, coin‑lockers, and a kiosk.
History
- Nishi-sugamo Station opened on 6 December 1972, coinciding with the inauguration of the initial segment of the Toei Mita Line between Sugamo and Takao stations.
- Since opening, the station has undergone minor renovations to improve accessibility and passenger flow, such as the installation of elevators in the early 2000s.
Passenger statistics
- In fiscal year 2019, the station recorded an average daily ridership of approximately 27,000 boarding passengers, according to Toei subway usage reports.
Surrounding area
- The station is situated near residential neighborhoods and local businesses in the Nishi‑Sugamo district.
- Educational institutions include Sugamo Junior High School and several private academies.
- The area is also served by bus routes that connect to nearby stations such as Sugamo (JR Yamanote Line) and Ōtemachi.
See also
- Sugamo Station – a major JR East station on the Yamanote Line located a short distance away.
- Toei Mita Line – the subway line on which Nishi‑sugamo Station operates.
References
- Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei) official website, station information page.
- "Railway Statistics Handbook" (Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism), FY2019 data.
- Historical archives of Tokyo subway development, published by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
