Hamachō Station, metro station in Chuo, Tokyo, Japan
Hamachō Station is a subway stop in Tokyo on the Toei Shinjuku Line with a single platform positioned between two tracks. The underground facility features signage in both Japanese and English to assist travelers with navigation and orientation.
The station opened in December 1978 and has served as a steady point in Tokyo's transportation network for over four decades. Since its opening, it has adapted to the city's needs and continues to serve daily commuters and travelers.
The name Hamacho comes from its riverside location along the Sumida River, where merchants and craftspeople historically settled. You can still see small temples and traditional structures scattered through the neighborhood that reflect this heritage.
The station is conveniently located in central Tokyo and connects to buses serving destinations like Kasai Station and Chuo City Hall. Travelers can easily reach various parts of the city or transfer to other transit lines from this point.
The station carries the code S-10 for easy identification by travelers. In 2011, approximately 21,500 people used the station daily, underscoring its important role in the city's everyday transit network.
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