Asagaya Station

Asagaya Station (阿佐ヶ谷駅, Asagaya-eki) is a station located in Asagaya Minami 1-chome, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, where JR East Chuo Line Rapid and Chuo-Sobu Line local trains stop.

Opened on April 15, 1922, it has a long history as one of the major stations in Suginami Ward. The station name "Asagaya" is derived from the surrounding area's name, differing by one character from the place name "Asaya."

Station Structure

Asagaya Station is a ground-level station with two side platforms and two tracks. It has two entrances, the North Exit and the South Exit, and the station building is a bridge station. There is a passageway inside the ticket gates connecting east and west, allowing movement between the east and west sides of the station.

• Platforms: 2 side platforms, 2 tracks
• Station Building Type: Bridge station
• Entrances: North Exit, South Exit

Usage

Asagaya Station is frequently used by commuters and students, with an average daily ridership of about 70,000 people (2019 data). It is considered a medium-sized station among those along the Chuo Line.

Transportation Access

Railway Lines

• JR East Chuo Line Rapid (pass-through)
• JR East Chuo-Sobu Line local (stopping)

Bus Routes

Multiple bus routes depart from the station front, providing access to various locations within Suginami Ward and neighboring Nakano and Nerima Wards. Mainly operated by Kanto Bus and Keio Bus.