Yokohama Station, Major railway interchange in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan
Yokohama Station is a major railway interchange in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan, where multiple train lines converge. The facility spreads across several floors with platforms both at ground level and in basement levels, linked by a wide network of corridors and staircases.
The facility began operations in 1872 as one of the country's first railway stops and moved to the present site after the great Kantō earthquake. The shift happened in 1928 and allowed for greater capacity to handle growing traffic in Kanagawa Prefecture.
The name refers to the harbor city where this transport hub sits, and commuters use the many shops and restaurants in the wide underground passages as meeting points before or after work. Many travelers buy bento boxes or small souvenirs from the region here before boarding their trains.
Visitors will find signs in several languages pointing to different lines and exits, and the main halls remain accessible even during rush hours. Three separate bus terminals sit near different exits and offer connections to other parts of the city and neighboring communities.
Over 760 million passengers pass through this stop each year, making it one of the most visited transport hubs worldwide. All railway lines in Kanagawa Prefecture run through this central point, turning it into the region's most important junction.
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