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in the city of

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, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines

Ichikawa Station is served by the

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and all-stations Chūō-Sōbu Line services, and is located 15.4 kilometers from the western terminus of both lines at

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Station layout

The station consists of two elevated

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s serving four tracks, with additional passing tracks on either side of the Sōbu Line (Rapid) tracks for non-stop (limited express and commuter rapid) services. The station has a ''

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'' staffed ticket office. The "Shapo" shopping building adjoins the station.

Platforms

File:JR-Ichikawa004.jpg, View from the Chūō-Sōbu Line platform, with the Sōbu Line (Rapid) platform on the left, March 2007 File:Trains arriving at the Ichikawa Station.jpg, The platforms in February 2014 市川駅中央口（訂正版）.jpg, The ticket barriers, October 2011

History

The station opened on 20 July 1894. With the

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on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 61,575 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.

Surrounding area

Ichikawamama Station is a passenger railway station on the Keisei Main Line in the city of Ichikawa, Chiba Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keisei Electric Railway. Lines Ichikawamama Station is served by the Keisei Main Line, and is located 17.3&nbs ...

(on the Keisei Main Line, approximate 500 m away) * Chiba University of Commerce * Wayo Women's University * Konodai Girls' School *

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Bus services

Bus stops are located on the north and south sides of the station, served by Keisei Bus. As of January 2015, the following bus services are available from Ichikawa Station. ;NORTH EXIT : Keisei Bus ;SOUTH EXIT : Keisei Transit Bus

References

External links

JR East Ichikawa Station
{{Chuo-Sobu Line Railway stations in Chiba Prefecture Sōbu Main Line Chūō-Sōbu Line Stations of East Japan Railway Company Railway stations in Japan opened in 1894 Ichikawa, Chiba