The east side of the station in June 2009
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Location | 2-13-3 Yūtenji, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Japan |
Operated by | Tokyu Corporation |
Line(s) | Tokyu Toyoko Line |
Distance | 3.2 km from Shibuya |
Platforms | 2 side platforms |
Tracks | 3 |
Other information | |
Station code | TY04 |
Website | Official website |
History | |
Opened | 28 August 1927 |
Rebuilt | 2013-2017 |
Traffic | |
Passengers (FY2011) | 29,194 daily |
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Yutenji Station (祐天寺駅 Yūtenji-eki?) is an elevated railway station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line in Meguro, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tokyu Corporation.
Yutenji Station is served by the Tokyu Toyoko Line from Shibuya in Tokyo. It is located 3.2 km from the terminus of the line at Shibuya.
This station has two opposed side platforms serving two tracks, with an additional centre track introduced in March 2017 for use by non-stop trains. This local station can only accommodate eight-car length trains.
The ticket barriers in March 2010
The platforms in February 2009, before remodelling
Yutenji Station opened on 28 August 1927.
Remodelling work commenced in November 2013 to reduce the width of the platforms, enabling an additional centre track to be added between the existing up and down lines for use by non-stop trains. The newly-added centre track is scheduled to be brought into use from the start of the revised timetable on 25 March 2017.
In fiscal 2011, the station was used by an average of 29,194 passengers daily.
Coordinates: 35°38′15″N 139°41′28″E / 35.637505°N 139.691225°E