is a

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in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan, operated by

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. Its station number is Y-11. The station is named after a nearby

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of the same name.

Lines

Gokokuji Station is served by the

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Station layout

The station, which is underground, consists of an

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and two sets of tracks. There are

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s between ground level and the ticket gate level and between the ticket gate level and platform level. There are also

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s between the ticket gate level and platform level. Along with multi-function toilets, these facilities are meant to make the station

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. As part of a plan to install half-height

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on the entire Yūrakuchō Line, construction on the doors in the station was begun in mid-2010, and they have been in use since 26 March 2011.

Platforms

History

Gokukuji Station opened on 30 October 1974 with the opening of the initial section of the Yūrakuchō Line between and stations.

References

Stations of Tokyo Metro Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Railway stations in Tokyo Railway stations in Japan opened in 1974 {{Tokyo-railstation-stub