Tameike-Sanno Station
Encyclopedia
is a subway station in the Tokyo Metro
network. It is located in the wards of Chiyoda
(Namboku Line
platform) and Minato
(Ginza Line
platform).
It is named after the nearby Tameike Crossing (which is itself named for a reservoir
[tameike] which once covered the area) and the nearby Sanno Shrine (commonly known as the Hie Shrine
). Both "Tameike" and "Sanno" are names of bus stops in the area. The station was originally to be named "Tameike Station" after the closer Tameike stop, but the Sanno name was added in order to satisfy Chiyoda City (as Tameike is associated with the Akasaka district of Minato City).
The station is also connected by underground passageways to Kokkai Gijido-mae Station, which is served by the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, and it is possible to transfer between the two stations without crossing through the ticket gates.
and 2-way in each line.
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:...
network. It is located in the wards of Chiyoda
Chiyoda, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards in central Tokyo, Japan. In English, it is called Chiyoda ward. As of October 2007, the ward has an estimated population of 45,543 and a population density of 3,912 people per km², making it by far the least populated of the special wards...
(Namboku Line
Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
The is a subway line owned and operated by Tokyo Metro in Tokyo, Japan. Its name literally means South-North Line. The line runs between Meguro in Shinagawa and Akabane-Iwabuchi in Kita...
platform) 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...
(Ginza Line
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
The is a subway line located in Tokyo, Japan. It is part of the of Tokyo Metro network. The official name is . It is 14.3 km long and serves the wards of Shibuya, Minato, Chūō, Chiyoda, and Taitō....
platform).
History
The station opened on September 30, 1997 as the southern terminus of the Namboku Line. The Ginza Line platforms opened at the same time.It is named after the nearby Tameike Crossing (which is itself named for a reservoir
Reservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
[tameike] which once covered the area) and the nearby Sanno Shrine (commonly known as the Hie Shrine
Hie Shrine
The is a Shinto shrine in Nagatachō, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Its June 15 Sannō Matsuri is one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo...
). Both "Tameike" and "Sanno" are names of bus stops in the area. The station was originally to be named "Tameike Station" after the closer Tameike stop, but the Sanno name was added in order to satisfy Chiyoda City (as Tameike is associated with the Akasaka district of Minato City).
Lines
- Tokyo Metro Ginza LineTokyo Metro Ginza LineThe is a subway line located in Tokyo, Japan. It is part of the of Tokyo Metro network. The official name is . It is 14.3 km long and serves the wards of Shibuya, Minato, Chūō, Chiyoda, and Taitō....
(G-06) - Tokyo Metro Namboku LineTokyo Metro Namboku LineThe is a subway line owned and operated by Tokyo Metro in Tokyo, Japan. Its name literally means South-North Line. The line runs between Meguro in Shinagawa and Akabane-Iwabuchi in Kita...
(N-06)
The station is also connected by underground passageways to Kokkai Gijido-mae Station, which is served by the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, and it is possible to transfer between the two stations without crossing through the ticket gates.
Station layout
1 island platformIsland platform
An island platform is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange...
and 2-way in each line.
Adjacent stations
Adjacent to
- Hie ShrineHie ShrineThe is a Shinto shrine in Nagatachō, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Its June 15 Sannō Matsuri is one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo...
- KanteiKanteiThe is the principal workplace of the Prime Minister of Japan.- About :Located at 2-3-1 Nagata-chō, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8968, it is diagonally adjacent to the National Diet Building. The new residence went into service in April 2002 and replaced the former residence, built in 1929. The former...
(official residence of the Prime Minister of JapanPrime Minister of JapanThe is the head of government of Japan. He is appointed by the Emperor of Japan after being designated by the Diet from among its members, and must enjoy the confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office...
) - Sanno Park TowerSanno Park TowerThe is a 44-story skyscraper located in Nagatachō, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It is the second highest building of the ward, after the Shin-Marunouchi Building....
See also
- Nagatachō, Tokyo