is an elevated railway station on the

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, Japan, operated by the

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operator

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Lines

Yutenji Station is served by the

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from in Tokyo. It is located 3.2 km from the terminus of the line at Shibuya.

Station layout

This station has two opposed

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s serving two tracks, with an additional center track introduced in March 2017 for use by non-stop trains. As the station is only served by all-stops local services, it can only accommodate trains of up to eight cars in length.

Platforms

File:Yutenji-Station-central-gate.jpg, The ticket barriers in October 2018 File:Yutenji-Station-platform2018.jpg, The platforms in October 2018

History

Yutenji Station opened on 28 August 1927. Remodeling work commenced in November 2013 to reduce the width of the platforms, enabling an additional center track to be added between the existing up and down lines for use by non-stop trains. The newly-added center track was brought into use from the start of the revised timetable on 25 March 2017.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 31,494 passengers daily.東京都統計年鑑（平成29年）
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Surrounding area

* Meguro High School * Yūtenji Temple * Setagaya park

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yutenji Station Railway stations in Japan opened in 1927 Tokyu Toyoko Line Stations of Tokyu Corporation Railway stations in Tokyo Buildings and structures in Meguro