Hiroo Station
Encyclopedia
is a subway station in Tokyo operated by Tokyo Metro
.
from to , with through-running services to and from the Tōbu Isesaki Line in the north and Tōkyū Tōyoko Line in the south. The station is stop H03, and is 17.8 km from the northern end of the line at Kita-Senju.
, the Tokyo Metropolitan Library
, the Hiroo shopping arcade, and the Kitazato Research Hospital. Exit 2 serves those going to Seishin Women's College or the Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospital. Exit 3 is closest to the Japan Red Cross Nursing College or Treatment Center, and the Aoyama
district.
and Minato
wards in Tokyo. Hiroo is within walking distance of the nightlife district Roppongi
, as well as trendy shopping and dining areas like Ebisu
, Azabu Juban, and Daikanyama.
Hiroo is home to many expatriates and professionals working in Tokyo. There are many embassies and several international schools in the area. The German Embassy is a short walk from the station. Hiroo was home to the National Azabu Supermarket, an upscale grocery store which featured foreign brands, but closed in October 2011.
The Hiroo Shopping street offers a mix of traditional Japanese craft stores and modern boutiques. The Mormon Tokyo Japan Temple
is close to Hiroo Station, as is Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park
.
Tokyo Metro
is one of two rapid transit systems making up the Tokyo subway system, the other being Toei. It is the most used subway system in the world in terms of annual passenger rides.-Organization:...
.
Lines
Hiroo Station is served by the Tokyo Metro Hibiya LineTokyo Metro Hibiya Line
The is a metro line owned and operated by Tokyo Metro located in Tokyo, Japan. The line was named after the district of Hibiya, under which it passes.-Overview:The Hibiya Line runs between in Meguro and in Adachi...
from to , with through-running services to and from the Tōbu Isesaki Line in the north and Tōkyū Tōyoko Line in the south. The station is stop H03, and is 17.8 km from the northern end of the line at Kita-Senju.
Station layout
The underground station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks.Platforms
Adjacent stations
Exits
The station has three exits, numbered 1 to 3. Exit 1 is convenient for visitors to the Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial ParkArisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park
is a park located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It covers an area of 67,131 square metres.-History:During the Edo period, the park belonged to Minonokami Nambu, a feudal lord from the former Morioka Domain who used it as an urban villa. In 1896, it was acquired by the Arisugawa-no-miya line of the...
, the Tokyo Metropolitan Library
Tokyo Metropolitan Library
is the metropolitan public library system for Tokyo, Japan.-Libraries:The Tokyo Metropolitan Library has two branches. The Hibiya Library, a third branch, was closed on April 1, 2009....
, the Hiroo shopping arcade, and the Kitazato Research Hospital. Exit 2 serves those going to Seishin Women's College or the Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospital. Exit 3 is closest to the Japan Red Cross Nursing College or Treatment Center, and the Aoyama
Aoyama, Tokyo
is a neighborhood of Tokyo, located in the northeastern Minato Ward. During the Edo Period, Aoyama was home to various temples, shrines, and samurai residences. The name Aoyama derived from a samurai named Aoyama Tadanari who served the Tokugawa Shogunate and held his mansion in this area...
district.
Surrounding area
Hiroo is a desirable upscale residential area with convenient access to a variety of popular areas in Tokyo. It is located on the borders of ShibuyaShibuya, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of 2008, it has an estimated population of 208,371 and a population density of 13,540 persons per km². The total area is 15.11 km²....
and Minato
Minato, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of 1 March 2008, it had an official population of 217,335 and a population density of 10,865 persons per km². The total area is 20.34 km².Minato hosts 49 embassies...
wards in Tokyo. Hiroo is within walking distance of the nightlife district Roppongi
Roppongi
is a district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, famous as home to the rich Roppongi Hills area and an active night club scene. Many foreign embassies are located in Roppongi, and the night life is popular with locals and foreigners alike...
, as well as trendy shopping and dining areas like Ebisu
Ebisu, Tokyo
is a neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Conveniently near Roppongi and central Shibuya, Ebisu is easily accessed by the JR Yamanote and Hibiya lines via Ebisu Station...
, Azabu Juban, and Daikanyama.
Hiroo is home to many expatriates and professionals working in Tokyo. There are many embassies and several international schools in the area. The German Embassy is a short walk from the station. Hiroo was home to the National Azabu Supermarket, an upscale grocery store which featured foreign brands, but closed in October 2011.
The Hiroo Shopping street offers a mix of traditional Japanese craft stores and modern boutiques. The Mormon Tokyo Japan Temple
Tokyo Japan Temple
The is the 20th constructed and 18th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, it was the first temple built in Asia. It has a compact style that was a precursor for later urban area temples such as the Hong Kong China Temple and the...
is close to Hiroo Station, as is Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park
Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park
is a park located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It covers an area of 67,131 square metres.-History:During the Edo period, the park belonged to Minonokami Nambu, a feudal lord from the former Morioka Domain who used it as an urban villa. In 1896, it was acquired by the Arisugawa-no-miya line of the...
.