Takebashi Station (竹橋駅, Takebashi-eki) is a subway station on the Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Operated by Tokyo Metro, the station is assigned the station code T-08.
Location and Access
- Address: 2‑13‑1 Takebashi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0015, Japan.
- Situated beneath the historic Takebashi Bridge (Bamboo Bridge) crossing the Kanda River.
- The station provides immediate access to the Imperial Palace precincts, the National Diet Building, and several government ministries.
Lines and Services
- Served exclusively by the Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line, which runs from Nakano (west) to Nishi-Funabashi (east).
- Typical off‑peak service frequency: approximately six trains per hour in each direction.
Station Layout
- The station consists of a single island platform serving two tracks (platform level on the B1F).
- Ticket gates and concourse are located on the B1F level, with entrances/exits on the ground level (1F).
- Accessibility features include elevators, escalators, tactile paving for the visually impaired, and wheelchair‑accessible restrooms.
History
- Opened on 14 March 1967 as part of the initial segment of the Tōzai Line between Takadanobaba and Nihombashi.
- Following the privatization of the Teito Rapid Transit Authority (TRTA) in 2004, operational control transferred to Tokyo Metro.
Passenger Usage
- In fiscal year 2019, the station recorded an average daily ridership of approximately 43,000 boarding passengers.
- Ridership trends have shown modest growth, reflecting increased commuter traffic to surrounding governmental offices and tourist sites.
Surrounding Area
- Imperial Palace East Gardens (approximately a 10‑minute walk).
- National Diet Building and various ministries (e.g., Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education).
- Takebashi‑Matsukawa Garden and several cultural institutions.
- Multiple bus routes serve nearby surface stops, providing connections to other parts of central Tokyo.
Connections
- No direct interchanges with other subway or JR lines at Takebashi Station; nearby transfer options include:
- Kōjimachi Station (Toei Mita Line) within walking distance.
- Otemachi Station (multiple subway lines) accessible via a short walk or bus.
Station Numbering
- Designated as T‑08 on the Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line; station numbers are displayed on signage and used for navigation.
References
- Tokyo Metro official website (station information page for Takebashi).
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) ridership statistics.
- Historical records from the Teito Rapid Transit Authority archives.
