Kokubunji Station, Railway and equestrian station in Honchō, Japan
Kokubunji is an interchange station in Honchō serving both JR East and Seibu Railway lines. Two island platforms handle four tracks and allow quick transfers across different routes in the metropolitan area.
The station opened on April 11, 1889, as one of the early rail connections west of Tokyo. Seibu Kokubunji Line platforms were added on December 21, 1894, expanding the regional transport network.
The station handles over 112,000 passengers each day and connects university districts with central Tokyo. Nearby Tonogayato Garden offers travelers a chance to see traditional Japanese landscape design between train connections.
The station sits 31.4 kilometers (19.5 miles) from Tokyo terminus and has a staffed ticket office. Travelers can purchase tickets and ask about connections across both operator networks there.
The station uses two different numbering systems for its lines: JC16 for the Chūō Line and SK01 for the Seibu Kokubunji Line. These codes help travelers navigate the complex network of Tokyo suburban trains.
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