is a subway station in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan, jointly operated by

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(Toei) and

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. The station numbers are Z-12 for the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and S-13 for the

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Lines

Sumiyoshi Station is served by the following two lines. *

(S-13) * Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line (Z-12)

Station layout

*B1 level: Concourses *B2 level: Ticket halls/gates; Toei Shinjuku Line platforms *B3 level: Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line platform 1 (for Shibuya) *B4 level: Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line platform 2 (for Oshiage) File:Sumiyoshi st tokyo02s3072.jpg, The Toei Shinjuku Line (platform 2) ticket barriers in March 2007 File:Sumiyoshi st tokyo01s3072.jpg, The Tokyo Metro ticket barriers in March 2007

Toei platforms

Two side platforms serving two tracks. Here, passengers must choose their direction before passing through the ticket gates. Sumiyoshi_Station_2018a.jpg, The Toei Shinjuku Line platforms in December 2018

Tokyo Metro platforms

Originally built as two island platforms, one above the other, but only one side is used, and the other side, originally reserved for future extension plan to

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, are used as stabling tracks. File:Sumiyoshi-Sta-Hanzomonline-Platform1.JPG, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line platform 1 in June 2016. The other side of the platform is covered up with fences and information board.

History

The station opened on 21 December 1978, initially served by the Toei Shinjuku Line only. The Tokyo Metro platforms opened on 19 March 2003. The station facilities of the Hanzōmon Line were inherited by

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

Surrounding area

Sumiyoshi Station is located about 15 minutes' walk away from

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, one of Kōtō, Tokyo's largest shopping areas and also lies in close proximity to Sarueonshi Park.

References

External links

Toei station information

{{Toei Shinjuku Line Railway stations in Tokyo Railway stations in Japan opened in 1978