Ōkubo Station, Railway station in Hyakuninchō, Shinjuku, Japan
Ōkubo Station is an elevated railway station in Hyakuninchō serving East Japan Railway Company trains in the Shinjuku district. The facility has multiple platforms and connects the area to other parts of Tokyo.
Kōbu Railway established this transportation hub on May 5, 1895, making it one of the early stations in western Tokyo. Over time, the station developed into an important junction for passenger and freight transport in the region.
The station area shows strong Korean influence through many restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues along the surrounding streets. This character shapes the daily life and appearance of the neighborhood.
The station is easily accessible through stairs and elevators serving the elevated structure. It helps to familiarize yourself with the platform layout before boarding, as several lines serve this station.
The station received the code JY16 in 2016 as part of a systematic numbering system to improve navigation across Tokyo's railway network. This made it easier for visitors and regular riders to identify the correct station quickly.
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