Korakuen station

Kōrakuen Station opened in 1954 on the Marunouchi line. Contrary to the usual image of a subway, its platforms sit high above the ground, taking advantage of the valley's topography. The Namboku line completed the station in 1996 on far more recent underground levels. A passageway connects Kōrakuen to Kasuga Station, served by the Toei Mita and Ōedo lines, forming a vast four-line interchange. The station opens directly onto Tokyo Dome City, its sports and leisure facilities, and the headquarters of Bunkyō ward. It thus brings together in one place an elevated subway, deep lines, and a large urban complex.

The red trains of the Marunouchi line emerge into the open air as they reach Kōrakuen. This short elevated stretch in the middle of a largely underground line offers an unexpected view of Tokyo Dome City.

Opening

1954

Namboku line

Since 1996

Distinctive feature

Elevated Marunouchi platforms