is a subway station on the in Roppongi,

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, Japan, operated by the Tokyo subway operator

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Lines

Roppongi-itchome Station is served by the Namboku Line which goes from Meguro to Akabane Iwabuchi, and is numbered "N-05". Through services operate to and from on the

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to the north and on the

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to the south.

Station layout

The station concourse and ticket machines are located on the second basement ("B2F") level. The station has one

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located on the 4th basement ("B4F") level, serving two tracks. It also has 3 exits that lead to different places.

Platforms

File:Roppongi-itchome Station ticket machines 20150714.JPG, The ticket machines on the second basement level in July 2015 File:Roppongi-itchome Station ticket barriers 20150714 (1).JPG, The ticket barriers on the second basement level in July 2015 File:Roppongi-itchome Station ticket barriers 20150714 (2).JPG, The ticket barriers on the second basement level in July 2015 File:Roppongi-itchome Station toilets 20150714.JPG, The station toilets on the second basement level in July 2015 File:Roppongi-itchome Station Namboku Line Platform 2018.jpg, The platforms in June 2018

History

Roppongi-itchome Station opened on 26 September 2000 on the Namboku line. The station facilities were inherited by

after the privatization of the Teito Rapid Transit Authority (TRTA) in 2004.

Passenger statistics

In 2019, the station was used by an average of 88,958 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

The main station exit is connected directly to basement levels of the

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building. *

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* Izumi Garden Tower *

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studios *

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studios

Embassies

* The Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia * The Embassy of Spain * The Embassy of Saudi Arabia * The Embassy of Sweden * The Embassy of the United States

Schools

* Azabu Elementary School

Hotels

* ANA Intercontinental Tokyo * Hotel Okura Tokyo * Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo * Roppongi Prince Hotel

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Roppongi-itchome Railway stations in Japan opened in 2000 Railway stations in Tokyo Tokyo Metro Namboku Line Roppongi Buildings and structures in Minato, Tokyo