Hongō-sanchōme Station, Metro station in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan
Hongō-sanchōme Station is an underground railway station in Bunkyō, Tokyo, with separate sections for the Marunouchi Line and Toei Ōedo Line. Multiple entrances connect the station to the Hongō district above.
The Marunouchi Line began operations in 1954, while the Toei Ōedo Line was added in 2000. This expansion doubled the number of trains serving the station daily.
The station serves the educational district of Tokyo, providing access to multiple universities and research facilities in the surrounding neighborhoods.
The station is equipped with elevators and escalators, making it accessible for travelers with luggage or limited mobility. Signage in multiple languages helps visitors navigate easily.
Despite its name referencing Hongō-sanchōme district, the station's official address changed to Hongō-nichōme following a municipal redrawing in 1965. The original name was kept to avoid confusing regular commuters.
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