Yasaka Station (Tokyo)


Yasaka Station is a railway station in Higashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway.

Lines

Yasaka Station is a station on the Seibu Tamako Line, and is located 5.6 kilometers from the terminus of that line at. A limited number of through services to the Seibu Shinjuku line during the morning rush hour. Most services operate between and stations while some services terminate at.

Station layout

The station has a single side platform serving a single bi-directional track, which is elevated above a major road. The station has one entrance/exit to the north of the station.

Adjacent stations

History

The station opened on 1 October 1942.
Station numbering was introduced on all Seibu Railway lines during fiscal 2012, with Yasaka Station becoming "ST05".

Passenger Statistics

In fiscal 2014, the station was the 78th busiest on the Seibu network with an average of 5,610 passengers daily.
The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.
Fiscal yearDaily average
20095,529
20105,288
20115,261
20125,413
20135,496

Surrounding area

Yasaka station is located near to the headquarters and factories of the Bridgestone tire company. Nearby is a large supermarket, part of the Daiei chain. Also in the neighborhood is Higashimurayama municipal park and Yasaka Jinja.