Chōfu Station, Railway junction station in Chofu, Japan
Chōfu Station is an underground railway junction in Chōfu that connects several train lines. Two island platforms sit on the second and third basement levels, providing access to different services.
The Keio Corporation opened the station in April 1913 as the terminus of its first section from Sasazuka. That stretch marked the beginning of the Keio network expansion west of Tokyo.
The station serves as a gateway to the University of Electro-Communications, where students pass through the exits each day. Just a short walk away stands Chōfu Tenjin Shrine, a place of quiet amid the busy neighborhood.
The facility sits roughly 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Shinjuku and connects several railway lines for daily commuting. The underground layout allows sheltered transfers between trains.
The entire facility moved underground in 2012 to eliminate congestion at railroad crossings. This relocation turned the station area into an open city space without barriers.
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