Inokashira-kōen Station
# Inokashira-kōen Station

Inokashira-kōen Station (井の頭公園駅, Inokashira-kōen-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keio Corporation.

## Lines

Inokashira-kōen Station is served by the 12.7 km Keio Inokashira Line from Shibuya in Tokyo to Kichijōji. Located between Mitakadai and Kichijōji, it is 12.1 km from the Shibuya terminus.

## Service pattern

Only all-stations "Local" services stop at this station. During the daytime, there are eight services per hour in either direction.

## Station layout

The station has two opposing ground-level side platforms serving two tracks. The station building is located on the side of the Kichijoji-bound platform, and connected to the Shibuya-bound platform by an underground passageway.

In July 2006, the station underwent renovations to provide universal accessibility, including installation of elevators, toilets, and renovations of the station office.

### Platforms

| 1 | IN Keio Inokashira Line | for Kichijōji |
| - | - | - |
| 2 | IN Keio Inokashira Line | for Shimo-Kitazawa, Meidaimae, and Shibuya |

## History

The station opened on 1 August 1933.

From 22 February 2013, station numbering was introduced on Keio lines, with Inokashira-kōen Station becoming "IN16".

## Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 6,814 passengers daily.

The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.

| Fiscal year | Daily average |
| - | - |
| 2005 | 5,487 |
| 2010 | 6,682 |
| 2015 | 6,806 |

## Surrounding area

The station is close to Inokashira Park, the source of the Kanda River and is a favorite spot for springtime hanami, or cherry-blossom viewing.

It is situated in a quiet residential area with only a handful of shops and restaurants, but Kichijōji is only a 10-minute walk away (600 m).

