is a railway station on the

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, operated by the

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operator

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Lines

Ōyama Station is served by the

from in Tokyo. Located between and , it is 3.0 km from the Ikebukuro terminus. Only "Local" (all-stations) services stop at this station, with eight trains per hour in each direction during the daytime.Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2016

Station layout

The station consists of two

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s serving two tracks. The station has three entrances: the south and east entrances adjoining platform 1, and the north entrance adjoining platform 2. Access between the platforms is provided by a footbridge at the west (down) end of the platforms and also be a separate footbridge with lift access. Toilet facilities are provided on both platforms.

Platforms

File:Oyama Station north entrance 20140419.JPG, The north entrance in April 2014 File:Oyama Station east entrance 20150921.JPG, The east entrance in September 2015 File:Oyama Station east ticket barriers 20150921.JPG, The ticket barriers leading to the platform at the east entrance, September 2015 File:Oyama Station view from up end 20150921.JPG, The platforms looking west from the up end of platform 1 in September 2015 File:Oyama Station view east 20150921.JPG, The view looking from the Ikebukuro end of platform 1 in September 2015 File:Oyama Station south entrance 20150921.JPG, The south entrance in September 2015

History

The station opened on 25 August 1931. From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on the Tobu Tojo Line, with Ōyama Station becoming "TJ-04".

Future plans

On 28 July 2022, a grade separation project will result in the facilities being transitioned to a new elevated station structure. The project, which aims to elevate of the Tobu Tojo Line, is expected to cost and is expected to be completed by 2030. This will also result in the elimination of eight

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Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2010, the station was used by an average of 46,727 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

* Itabashi-kuyakushomae Station ( Subway TokyoMita

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, 10 minutes' walk)

References

External links

Ōyama Station information
{{DEFAULTSORT:Oyama Station (Tokyo) Tobu Tojo Main Line Stations of Tobu Railway Railway stations in Tokyo Railway stations in Japan opened in 1931