Shimbashi Station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids SMBJK24JT02JY29JO18 G08 A10 Shimbashi Station 新橋駅
East side of JR Shimbashi Station West Exit
Location	Minato, Tokyo Japan
Operated by	JR East Tokyo Metro Toei
Line(s)	JY Yamanote Line JT Tōkaidō Main Line JO Yokosuka Line JK Keihin-Tōhoku Line G Tokyo Metro Ginza Line (G-08) A Toei Asakusa Line (A-10) Yurikamome (U-01)
History
Opened	1909
Previous names	Karasumori (until 1914)
Traffic
Passengers (JR East, FY2013)	254,945 daily
Services
Preceding station   JR East   Following station Hamamatsuchō KNDJY28 next clockwise Yamanote Line Yūrakuchō HMCJY30 next counterclockwise Hamamatsuchō KNDJK23 toward Ōfuna Keihin-Tōhoku Line      Local Yūrakuchō JK25 toward Ōmiya Shinagawa SGWJT03 toward Odawara Shonan Liner (Limited service) Tokyo TYOJT01JU01 Terminus Tōkaidō Main Line      Commuter Rapid Shinagawa SGWJT03 toward Atami Tōkaidō Main Line Rapid Acty      Local (Rapid Urban/Rabit) Shinagawa SGWJT03 Terminus Jōban Line      Special Rapid Tokyo TYOJT01JU01 toward Tsuchiura Jōban Line      Rapid Tokyo TYOJT01JU01 toward Toride Jōban Line Local-Futsuu Tokyo TYOJT01JU01 toward Iwaki Shinagawa SGWJO17 toward Kurihama Yokosuka Line Tokyo TYOJO19 Terminus Tokyo Metro Toranomon G07 toward Shibuya Ginza Line Ginza G09 toward Asakusa Toei Subway Daimon A09 toward Nishi-magome Asakusa Line Airport Limited Express Nihombashi A13 toward Oshiage Asakusa Line Higashi-ginza A11 toward Oshiage Yurikamome Terminus New Transit Yurikamome Shiodome toward Toyosu
Location
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Shimbashi Station (新橋駅, しんばしえき) is a very busy railway station in Tokyo, Japan. It is a major hub where many different train lines meet. This makes it easy for people to travel all over the city and beyond.

The station is operated by several different companies. These include JR East, Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway, and Yurikamome. Shimbashi Station first opened in 1909. Before 1914, it was known as Karasumori Station.

What Train Lines Serve Shimbashi?

Shimbashi Station is a key connection point for many train lines. It helps people get around Tokyo and to other parts of Japan.

JR East Lines

JR East operates several important lines through Shimbashi. These lines connect to many popular areas.

• The ■Yamanote Line is a famous loop line. It circles central Tokyo, stopping at major districts.
• The ■Keihin-Tōhoku Line runs north to south. It connects Saitama, Tokyo, and Kanagawa prefectures.
• The ■Tōkaidō Main Line connects Tokyo with cities to the west.
• The ■Yokosuka Line connects Tokyo to areas on the Miura Peninsula.

Tokyo Metro Lines

Tokyo Metro runs the subway lines that go deep underground.

• The Ginza Line is one of Tokyo's oldest subway lines. It connects Shimbashi to areas like Ginza and Toranomon.

Toei Subway Lines

Toei Subway also operates important subway routes.

• The Toei Asakusa Line connects Shimbashi to places like Daimon and Nihombashi. It also has special Airport Express trains.

Yurikamome Line

The Yurikamome is a unique automated transit line.

• The ■Yurikamome Line is a driverless train. It connects Shimbashi to the Odaiba area. Odaiba is a popular spot for shopping and entertainment.

Images for kids

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  Shimbashi Station, early 20th century

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  Platforms 1 and 2

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  Platforms 3 and 4

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  Platforms 5 and 6

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  Yokosuka Line platforms

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  Ticket gates

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  Platform 2

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  Platforms

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  Yurikamome Shimbashi Station entrance, 2019

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  Platforms, January 2020