is a subway station on the

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, operated by the

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. It is located in

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. Its number is A-06. The station serves the

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neighborhood. Nearby are

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; several hotels including the Grand Prince Takanawa and the New Grand Prince Takanawa, the Le Méridien Pacific Tokyo and the Takanawa Tobu; and housing for the

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Station layout

Takanawadai Station has one platform serving two tracks.

History

Takanawadai Station opened on 15 November 1968, as a station on Toei Line 1. In 1978, the line took its present name.

References

Railway stations in Japan opened in 1968 Railway stations in Tokyo Toei Asakusa Line Buildings and structures in Minato, Tokyo {{Tokyo-railstation-stub