Kokkai-gijidō-mae Station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kokkai-gijidomae Station
Station ticket barriers
Location	Chiyoda, Tokyo Japan
Operated by	Tokyo Metro
Platforms	2 side platforms (Marunouchi Line) 1 island platform (Chiyoda Line)
Tracks	4 (2 on each level)
Connections	Tameike-sanno Station
Construction
Depth	37.9 m (124 ft) (Chiyoda Line platform)
History
Opened	1959

Kokkai-gijidomae Station is a very important subway station in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It's run by Tokyo Metro, one of the biggest subway companies in Tokyo. This station is super close to the National Diet Building, which is like Japan's parliament where important decisions are made for the country.

What is Kokkai-gijidomae Station?

Kokkai-gijidomae Station is a busy underground train station in the heart of Tokyo. It helps thousands of people travel around the city every day. The station first opened in 1959, which means it has been serving Tokyo for over 60 years!

Subway Lines at the Station

This station is a key stop for two major subway lines. These lines help people get to different parts of Tokyo quickly.

• Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line (M-14)
• Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line (C-07)

Each line has its own special color and number to help people find their way. The Marunouchi Line is known for its red color, and the Chiyoda Line is green.

Connecting to Other Stations

One cool thing about Kokkai-gijidomae Station is that it's connected to another station called Tameike-Sanno Station. You can walk through underground tunnels to get between them without needing a new ticket!

This connection lets you switch to even more subway lines:

• Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
• Tokyo Metro Namboku Line

It makes traveling around Tokyo super easy and convenient.

Deep Underground Platforms

Did you know that part of Kokkai-gijidomae Station is really, really deep underground? The platforms for the Chiyoda Line are about 37.9 meters (that's almost 125 feet!) below the ground. This makes it one of the deepest stations in the entire Tokyo Metro system! Imagine how much digging it took to build it.

Images for kids

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  The Marunouchi Line platforms in 1977

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  Marunouchi Line concourse

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  Chiyoda Line platform

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  Marunouchi Line platforms