Iriya Station (Tokyo)
Encyclopedia
is a subway station in Taitō, Tokyo
, Japan, operated by Tokyo Metro
.
, and is 4.1 km from the northern starting point of the line at . Its station number is H-18.
Taito, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. In English, it calls itself Taito City.As of April 1, 2011, the ward has an estimated population of 168,909, with 94,908 households, and a population density of 16,745.86 persons per km². The total area is 10.08 km².-History:The ward was founded...
, Japan, operated by Tokyo Metro
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:...
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Lines
Iriya 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...
, and is 4.1 km from the northern starting point of the line at . Its station number is H-18.
Station layout
The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks.Platforms
Adjacent stations
Surrounding area
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