Shibuya Station facts for kids
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Shibuya Station (渋谷駅, Shibuya-eki) is a very busy train station in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It's one of the biggest and most important train hubs in the city! Many different train companies use this station, including JR East, Tokyu Corporation, Keio Corporation, and the Tokyo Metro. It's a key spot for people traveling all over Tokyo and beyond.
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Which Train Lines Use Shibuya Station?
Shibuya Station is a huge meeting point for many train lines. This means you can get almost anywhere in Tokyo from here! Here are the main train companies and some of their lines that stop at Shibuya:
JR East Lines
JR East runs several important lines through Shibuya. These trains connect Shibuya to many other famous areas in Tokyo.
- ■ Yamanote Line: This is a very famous loop line that goes around central Tokyo. From Shibuya, you can easily reach places like Ebisu and Harajuku.
- ■ Saikyō Line: This line connects Shibuya to major areas like Ebisu and Shinjuku.
- ■ Shōnan-Shinjuku Line: This line helps you travel further, connecting Shibuya to places like Shinjuku and Ōsaki.
Tokyu Corporation Lines
Tokyu Corporation has two main lines that start or pass through Shibuya, helping people travel to the western suburbs of Tokyo.
- ■ Tōyoko Line: This line connects Shibuya to areas like Naka-meguro.
- ■ Den-en-toshi Line: This line goes through Shibuya and connects to places like Sangen-jaya and Ikejiri-ōhashi. It also connects directly with the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line.
Keio Line
Keio Corporation has one line that stops at Shibuya.
- ■ Inokashira Line: This line connects Shibuya to areas like Shimo-Kitazawa and Shinsen.
Tokyo Metro Subway Lines
The Tokyo Metro runs several subway lines that are deep underground at Shibuya Station. These are great for getting around the city quickly.
Ginza Line: This line connects Shibuya (G 01) to Omote-sando (G 02).
Hanzomon Line: This line connects Shibuya (Z 01) to Omote-sando (Z 02) and also connects directly with the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line.
Fukutoshin Line: This line connects Shibuya (F 16) to Shinjuku-sanchome (F 13) and Meiji-jingumae (F 15).
Images for kids
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The famous Hachikō statue and front square, a popular meeting spot.
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A section of an old Tokyu 5000 series "Green frog" train carriage, on display near the station.
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The busy bus terminal on the west side of Shibuya Station.
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The Ginza Line platforms back in 1977.
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The same Ginza Line platforms in 2010, showing how things have changed.
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Shibuya Station in the early 1920s, looking very different!
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Shibuya Station in 1951.
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A view of Shibuya around 1960.
See also
In Spanish: Estación de Shibuya para niños
