Nihombashi Station facts for kids

Not to be confused with Nippombashi Station in Osaka, Japan.

Quick facts for kids G11 T10 A13 Nihombashi Station 日本橋駅
Exit B9 in April 2010
Location	1 Nihonbashi, Chūō-ku, Tokyo Japan
Operated by	Tokyo Metro Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
Line(s)	G Tokyo Metro Ginza Line T Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line A Toei Asakusa Line
Platforms	1 island platform, 1 side platform (Ginza Line) 2 side platforms (Asakusa Line) 1 island platform (Tozai Line)
Tracks	6
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Other information
Station code	G-11 (Ginza Line) T-10 (Tōzai Line) A-13 (Asakusa Line)
History
Opened	December 24, 1932
Rebuilt	1963, 1967, 1984
Previous names	Edobashi (Asakusa Line, 1963–1989)
Location
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Nihombashi Station (日本橋駅, にほんばしえき) is a very busy railway station in Tokyo, Japan. It is located in the Chiyoda area. This station is a major hub for people traveling around the city.

It is operated by two different train companies: Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway. This means you can catch many different trains here!

Train Lines at Nihombashi Station

Nihombashi Station is a key stop for several important train lines. These lines help millions of people get around Tokyo every day.

Tokyo Metro Lines

• The Tokyo Metro Ginza Line (G 11) connects Nihombashi to areas like Kyōbashi and Mitsukoshimae. It's one of Tokyo's oldest subway lines.
• The Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line (T 10) also stops here. This line is very useful for getting to places like Ōtemachi and Kayabachō.

Toei Subway Line

• The Toei Asakusa Line (A 13) is another major line at Nihombashi. It offers connections to stations such as Takarachō and Ningyōchō. This line is also known for its express services to the airport.

Station History

Nihombashi Station first opened a long time ago, on December 24, 1932. Over the years, it has been updated and rebuilt several times to handle more passengers and modern trains. Major updates happened in 1963, 1967, and 1984.

Station Layout

Nihombashi Station is built underground. It has different types of platforms for the various train lines:

• The Ginza Line uses one island platform and one side platform.
• The Asakusa Line has two side platforms.
• The Tozai Line uses one island platform.

In total, there are six tracks running through the station.

Images for kids

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  Ginza Line platforms, 2006

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  Ginza Line platforms, February 2020

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  Tozai Line platforms, March 2013

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  Tozai Line platforms, February 2020

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  Asakusa Line platforms, 2020