is a passenger

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located in the city of Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the

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operator Keio Corporation.

Lines

Kokuryō Station is served by the Keio Line, and is located 14.2 kilometers from the starting point of the line at

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Station layout

This station consists of one underground

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s serving two tracks, with the station building located above. The underground tracks opened on August 19, 2012, replacing the ground-level tracks.

Platforms

File:Kokuryo-Sta-Gate.JPG, The ticket barriers in July 2015 File:Kokuryo Station platform 20120819.JPG, The underground platforms in August 2012 shortly after opening

History

The station opened on April 15, 1913, and relocated to its present location on December 17, 1927. The station was rebuilt as an underground station in 2012.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 38,713 passengers daily. The passenger figures (boarding passengers only) for previous years are as shown below.

Surrounding area

* * Chōfu Post Office

References

External links

Keio Railway Station Information
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kokuryo Station Keio Line Stations of Keio Corporation Railway stations in Tokyo Chōfu, Tokyo Railway stations in Japan opened in 1913