Kawagoe Station facts for kids
Kawagoe Station (川越駅, かわごええき) is a very important train station in Kawagoe, a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It's a busy hub where people can catch trains from two major companies: Tobu and JR East. This station helps thousands of people travel every day, connecting them to different parts of Saitama and even to Tokyo.
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What is Kawagoe Station?
Kawagoe Station is like a central meeting point for trains in the city of Kawagoe. It has many platforms where different trains arrive and depart. You can find ticket machines to buy your train tickets and signs to help you find the right platform. It's a place where many people start or end their journeys.
Train Lines at Kawagoe Station
Two main train lines serve Kawagoe Station, making it easy to travel to many places:
Tobu Tojo Line
The Tōbu Tōjō Line is run by the Tobu Railway company. This line connects Kawagoe to Ikebukuro in Tokyo, which is a very big and exciting part of the city. It's popular for students and workers who commute to Tokyo, and also for tourists visiting Kawagoe.
JR Kawagoe Line
The Kawagoe Line is operated by JR East. This line connects Kawagoe to other areas within Saitama Prefecture. It also links up with the Saikyō Line, which goes directly into Tokyo. This means you can easily travel from Kawagoe to places like Shinjuku and Shibuya in Tokyo using the JR trains.
Station Features
Kawagoe Station is designed to make travel easy and comfortable. Inside the station, you'll find various facilities. There are ticket gates where you tap your travel card or insert your ticket. You can also find small shops or kiosks where you can grab a snack or a drink before your train arrives. Some stations even have restaurants, like the "Monju" soba and udon noodle stand that used to be on one of the platforms here!
Related Stations
- Hon-Kawagoe Station
- Kawagoeshi Station
Images for kids
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An aerial view of the station in 1974, showing how it looked a long time ago.
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The west exit in June 2012 before it was updated.
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The east entrance in March 2016.
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The west entrance in July 2021, after some changes.
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Ticket vending machines for Tobu Railway trains in July 2021.
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A view of Tobu Tojo Line platform 1 in July 2021.
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A view of Tobu Tojo Line platform 2 in July 2021.
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The "Monju" soba and udon noodle stand on platform 2 in February 2016.
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Ticket vending machines for JR East trains in July 2021.
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JR East platforms 5 & 6 looking northward in October 2012.
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JR East platforms 5 & 6 looking southward in October 2012.
