Suidōbashi Station is a railway station located in Tokyo, Japan. It serves as an interchange point for the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) Chuo Line (Rapid) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei Subway) Mita Line.
Overview Situated at the border of Chiyoda and Bunkyo wards, Suidōbashi Station is a significant transportation hub for the surrounding commercial, educational, and entertainment districts. It is particularly known for providing access to Tokyo Dome City, a major leisure complex that includes the Tokyo Dome stadium, LaQua spa, and various entertainment facilities. The station caters to a diverse range of commuters, including students attending nearby universities and visitors to the entertainment venues.
Etymology/Origin The station's name, Suidōbashi (水道橋), translates literally to "waterworks bridge." It is named after the nearby Suidōbashi Bridge, which spans the Kanda River. Historically, this bridge carried an aqueduct (suidō) that supplied water to Edo Castle during the Edo period. The JR East station first opened on October 1, 1906, as part of the then Japanese Government Railways' Chuo Line. The Toei Mita Line station opened later on June 30, 1972, extending the Tokyo subway network.
Characteristics Suidōbashi Station comprises two distinct sections: an elevated JR East station and an underground Toei Subway station.
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Lines Served:
- JR East Chuo Line (Rapid): Designated with station code JC07. This line provides direct connections to major hubs like Shinjuku and Tokyo stations.
- Toei Mita Line: Designated with station code I11. This subway line connects to areas such as Ōtemachi, Meguro, and Sugamo.
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Layout:
- JR East Station: Features two elevated side platforms serving two tracks. The station building is located beneath the platforms, housing ticket gates, a concourse, and various facilities.
- Toei Subway Station: Consists of one underground island platform serving two tracks. The platform is located on the second basement level, with ticket gates and concourses on the first basement level.
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Exits and Surroundings: The station has multiple exits, strategically placed to serve different parts of the surrounding area. Key attractions and institutions accessible from Suidōbashi Station include:
- Tokyo Dome City (Tokyo Dome, LaQua, Tokyo Dome Hotel, Tokyo Dome City Attractions, TeNQ Space Museum)
- Senshu University
- Nihon University Faculty of Law
- Chuo University Faculty of Law (Korakuen Campus)
- Juntendo University Hospital
- Various office buildings, shops, and restaurants.
Related Topics
- Tokyo Dome City
- Kanda River
- Korakuen Station (nearby station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Namboku Line, and Toei Oedo Line)
- Jinbōchō Station (nearby station on Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Toei Mita Line, and Toei Shinjuku Line)