is a railway station on the Keio New Line in

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, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keio Corporation.

Station layout

History

Hatsudai Station opened on 11 June 1914.

Surrounding area

Hatsudai is the closest station to Opera City Tower and the

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. The area is served by several bus lines as well, in particular along Opera Dori and Shin Kokuritsu Gekijo-mae at the Central and South Exits. The area around Hatsudai Station is home to corporations such as Lotte,

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and NTT East, as well as to the Kanto International Senior High School.

References

{{Keio New Line Keio New Line Stations of Keio Corporation Railway stations in Tokyo Railway stations in Japan opened in 1914