Shin-Ochanomizu Station, metro station in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Shin-Ochanomizu is an underground metro station in the Surugadai district of Tokyo, served by the Chiyoda Line. The station has a center island platform between two tracks and connects to street level through several exits spread across a hilly area.
The station opened in 1969 as part of the expansion of Tokyo's underground rail network during a period of rapid urban growth. Its name comes from the nearby Ochanomizu Station, which has served the area since the late 19th century.
Surugadai is home to several universities, and the station reflects this by being busy with students carrying bags and books during the day. The exits toward the Kanda River lead into streets lined with second-hand bookshops, a tradition in this part of the city.
The station has several exits that lead to different parts of the neighborhood, so checking the map near the gates before heading up saves time. A Suica or PASMO card works across most transit lines in Tokyo and makes passing through the barriers quick and simple.
The word 'Ochanomizu' in the station name means 'tea water' in Japanese, a reference to a spring once used in this area to prepare tea. Just above one of the exits stands the Holy Resurrection Cathedral, one of the few Russian Orthodox churches in Japan, visible as soon as you step outside.
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