Nakano-shimbashi Station


Nakano-shimbashi Station is a subway station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the Tokyo subway operator Tokyo Metro.

Lines

Nakano-shimbashi Station is served by the 3.2 km Hōnanchō branch of the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line from to, and is 1.3 km from Nakano-sakaue. During the daytime, the station is served by 3-car trains shuttling between Nakano-sakaue and Hōnanchō, but during the morning and evening peaks, the station is also served by some 6-car through trains running between on the branch line and at the eastern end of the main line. The station is numbered "Mb-05".

Station layout

The station has two side platforms serving two tracks on the second basement level. There is a single entrance at the north end of the station, with the ticket vending machines and ticket barriers located at ground level.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 8 February 1961.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2011, the station was used by an average of 17,730 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

The 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice used Nakano-Shimbashi station as the location for Tiger Tanaka's private transportation hub.