Higashi-nihombashi Station (東日本橋駅) is a subway station on the Toei Asakusa Line, operated by the Toei. It is located in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan.

Layout

Higashi-nihombashi Station has two platforms serving two tracks. Track 1 is for passengers traveling toward Sengakuji and Nishi-magome Stations. Track 2 serves those heading toward Asakusa and Oshiage Stations.

Around the station

The station serves the Higashi-Nihonbashi, Bakuro and Yokoyama neighborhoods.

History

Higashi-Nihombashi Station opened on May 31, 1962, as a station on Toei Line 1. During planning, its tentative name was Kumatsucho. In 1978, the line took its present name. Coverage of the PASMO smart card on all privately-operated stations in the Tokyo area started on 18 March 2007.

Connections

The station is connected with two neighboring stations on other lines by underground passages: