Chikusa Station, Railway station in Higashi-ku and Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Japan
Chikusa Station is a railway and metro station in Nagoya, Japan, served by both JR Central and the Nagoya Municipal Subway on the Higashiyama Line. The JR platforms sit at ground level while the subway runs underground, giving the station two distinct levels with separate access points.
The station first opened in 1900 as part of the expansion of regional rail in the area. The subway connection was added in 1960 as Nagoya developed its urban transit network.
The station sits in the Chikusa district, which gives it its name, and connects residential neighborhoods to central Nagoya. Commuters switching between the subway and the JR line give the concourse a steady rhythm throughout the day.
It is worth knowing which line you need before arriving, as the JR and subway sections have separate entrances and ticketing systems. The station has several exits leading in different directions around the neighborhood, so checking the exit map helps.
The Shinano Express, a limited express train connecting Nagoya to mountain cities like Matsumoto and Nagano, stops here. Travelers heading into the Japanese Alps often start their journey from this platform before the train climbs toward higher ground.
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