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Harajuku Station
原宿駅
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| Prefecture | Tokyo (See other stations in Tokyo) |
| Ward | Shibuya |
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| Year opened | 1906 |
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| Operator(s) | JR East |
| Line(s) | Yamanote Line |
Harajuku Station (原宿駅 harajuku-eki?) is a railway station on the Yamanote Line of East Japan Railway Company (JR East) located in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, adjacent to Yoyogi Park. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of 2008 it had an estimated Population of 208371 and a density of 13540 persons is the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven JR companies The of East Japan Railway Company (JR East is one of Tokyo 's busiest and most important Commuter rail lines |}A train station, railway station, railroad station, or station yard is a facility at which Passengers may board and alight from Trains The of East Japan Railway Company (JR East is one of Tokyo 's busiest and most important Commuter rail lines is the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven JR companies is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of 2008 it had an estimated Population of 208371 and a density of 13540 persons is one of the largest parks in Tokyo, located adjacent to Harajuku Station and Meiji Shrine in Shibuya. The station was opened on October 30, 1906. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting The station takes its name from the area on its eastern side, Harajuku. Harajuku (原宿 "meadow lodging" is the common name for the area around Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line in the Shibuya ward
Lines
This station is served by the following line:
The Chiyoda Line Meiji-Jingumae Station is immediately adjacent Harajuku Station and is marked as an interchange on most route maps, although there is no physical connection between the two stations. is the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven JR companies The of East Japan Railway Company (JR East is one of Tokyo 's busiest and most important Commuter rail lines The is a Rapid transit line of the Tokyo Metro in Tokyo, Japan, its official name being which is rarely used is a Tokyo Metro station on the Chiyoda Line and the Fukutoshin Line located in Shibuya Tokyo, Japan
Layout
The station consists of a single island platform. A temporary platform is located on the west side of the station usable by trains traveling towards Shinjuku which is used when major events occur in the area, especially around New Year when many people visit Meiji Shrine. is a Train station located in Shinjuku and Shibuya wards in Tokyo, Japan. located in Shibuya Tokyo, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shōken
The bathrooms of Harajuku station also act as mini dressing rooms for the many teenagers and rebellious youths who express themselves through the outrageous fashions for which Harajuku is famous.
The main entrance is at the southern end of the station. A smaller entrance leading to the centre of the platform is convenient for Takeshita-dōri, another famous area in Harajuku. is a Pedestrian -only street lined with fashion boutiques cafes and restaurants in Harajuku in Tokyo Japan. Takeshita-dōri is a popular shopping street and the Takeshita-dōri entrance to Harajuku Station is often very crowded. This congestion creates a bottleneck on weekends when scores of tourists and locals arrive and leave the shopping areas in and around Takeshita-dōri.
To the north of the station there is a separate platform serving a loop on the east side of the line for use by the Imperial train.
Adjacent Stations
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| Shibuya | Yamanote Line | Yoyogi |
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