Honjo-azumabashi Station (本所吾妻橋駅) is a subway station on the Toei Asakusa Line, operated by the Toei. It is located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. Its number is A-19.

Station layout

Honjo-azumabashi Station has two side platforms serving two tracks.

Platforms

History

Honjo-azumabashi Station opened on December 4, 1960, as a station on Toei Line 1. In 1978, the line was given its present name. In the 2015 data available from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Honjo-azumabashi → Asakusa was one of the train segments among Tokyo's most crowded train lines during rush hour.

Surrounding area

The station serves the Azumabashi bridge neighborhood. Nearby are the local police station, the Sumida Ward office (city hall), and the headquarters of Asahi Breweries.