Ukima-Funado Station, Railway station in Kita, Japan
Ukima-Funado Station is an elevated railway facility in northern Tokyo with a central island platform serving two tracks. The station runs alongside the Tohoku Shinkansen line, positioning it as part of a major transport corridor.
The station opened on September 30, 1985, under East Japan Railway Company management as a new connection between Osaki and Omiya. This addition expanded the railway network serving northern Tokyo's residential and commercial areas.
The station name brings together two nearby neighborhood names from the local area. This naming choice reflects how the geography of northern Tokyo is divided into distinct districts.
The station displays tokiwa green as its color identifier, making it easy for visitors to recognize during their travels. It marks the northern boundary of Tokyo's 23-ward fare system, which affects ticket pricing for longer journeys.
The station handles roughly 19,463 daily commuters and sits near Ukima Park and the Arakawa River. This proximity to green spaces and a natural waterway gives the area a different character from many other urban stations.
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