Tokyu Setagaya Line
Encyclopedia
The is a light rail
line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by Tokyu Corporation. It runs from Sangen-Jaya
to Shimo-Takaido
, entirely within Setagaya, Tokyo
.
Unlike other Tōkyū lines that are heavy commuter lines, the Setagaya Line is legally classified as a tramway
, although the entire line is located on its own right-of-way
because it is a branch line of the former Tamagawa Line (= 玉川線, called Tama-den, not the same line as the present-day Tōkyū Tamagawa Line
= 多摩川線 ), which ran on surface streets between Shibuya
and the Tama River
.
In Tokyo proper, only this line and Toden Arakawa Line
are surviving tramways. (There is also Enoshima Electric Railway
in the Greater Tokyo Area
.) The line has its own smart card
system called Setamaru, which cannot be used on other Tōkyū lines. Since March 2007 the PASMO
contactless card has also been accepted on the Setagaya and other Tokyu lines.
Light rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by Tokyu Corporation. It runs from Sangen-Jaya
Sangen-Jaya Station
is a train station in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. It is located at the merging of two highways, Route 246 and Setagaya-dori, just outside the central area of Shibuya. Historically, people coming into Tokyo from the countryside would stop in Sangenjaya for a rest before entering the heart of the city...
to Shimo-Takaido
Shimo-Takaido Station
is a railway station on the Keiō Line and the Tōkyū Setagaya Line located in Setagaya, Tokyo.-Lines:*Keiō Corporation**Keiō Line*Tokyu Corporation**Tōkyū Setagaya Line-Keiō platforms:The Keiō station has two tracks serving two side platforms....
, entirely within Setagaya, Tokyo
Setagaya, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo in Japan. It is also the name of a neighborhood within the ward. The ward calls itself the City of Setagaya in English...
.
Unlike other Tōkyū lines that are heavy commuter lines, the Setagaya Line is legally classified as a tramway
Light rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
, although the entire line is located on its own right-of-way
Right-of-way (railroad)
A right-of-way is a strip of land that is granted, through an easement or other mechanism, for transportation purposes, such as for a trail, driveway, rail line or highway. A right-of-way is reserved for the purposes of maintenance or expansion of existing services with the right-of-way...
because it is a branch line of the former Tamagawa Line (= 玉川線, called Tama-den, not the same line as the present-day Tōkyū Tamagawa Line
Tokyu Tamagawa Line
The is a commuter railway line of Japanese private railway operator Tokyu Corporation. It runs between Tamagawa and Kamata in southwest Tokyo, entirely within Ōta ward...
= 多摩川線 ), which ran on surface streets between Shibuya
Shibuya, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of 2008, it has an estimated population of 208,371 and a population density of 13,540 persons per km². The total area is 15.11 km²....
and the Tama River
Tama River
The is a major river in Yamanashi, Kanagawa and Tokyo Prefectures on Honshū, Japan. It is officially classified as a Class 1 river by the Japanese government....
.
In Tokyo proper, only this line and Toden Arakawa Line
Toden Arakawa Line
The is a streetcar line in Tokyo, Japan. The Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation operates this line. The Arakawa Line is the sole survivor of Tokyo's once-extensive Tokyo Toden streetcar system, but it is not the only tram line in Tokyo, as the privately owned Tōkyū Setagaya Line is also...
are surviving tramways. (There is also Enoshima Electric Railway
Enoshima Electric Railway
The connects Kamakura Station in Kamakura, with Fujisawa Station in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Stations en route include Hase Station, the stop closest to Kōtoku-in, the temple with the colossal outdoor statue of Amida Buddha. It is fully owned by the Odakyu Group of companies.- Train...
in the Greater Tokyo Area
Greater Tokyo Area
The Greater Tokyo Area is a large metropolitan area in Kantō region, Japan, consisting of most of the prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Tokyo . In Japanese, it is referred to by various terms, including the , , and others....
.) The line has its own smart card
Smart card
A smart card, chip card, or integrated circuit card , is any pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits. A smart card or microprocessor cards contain volatile memory and microprocessor components. The card is made of plastic, generally polyvinyl chloride, but sometimes acrylonitrile...
system called Setamaru, which cannot be used on other Tōkyū lines. Since March 2007 the PASMO
PASMO
is a rechargeable contactless smart card ticketing system for public transport introduced in Tokyo, Japan, on March 18, 2007.Pasmo is a development of the system used by many non JR railway lines in the Tokyo region...
contactless card has also been accepted on the Setagaya and other Tokyu lines.
Stations
| Station | Japanese | Distance (km) | Transfers | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangen-Jaya Sangen-Jaya Station is a train station in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. It is located at the merging of two highways, Route 246 and Setagaya-dori, just outside the central area of Shibuya. Historically, people coming into Tokyo from the countryside would stop in Sangenjaya for a rest before entering the heart of the city... |
三軒茶屋 | 0.0 | Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line | Setagaya Setagaya, Tokyo is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo in Japan. It is also the name of a neighborhood within the ward. The ward calls itself the City of Setagaya in English... |
| Nishi-Taishidō Nishi-Taishido Station is a stop on the Setagaya Line by Tokyu Corporation and is located in Segataya, Tokyo, Japan.-Station layout:There are two side platforms on two tracks.-Adjacent stations:-History:The station opened on May 1, 1925, as... |
西太子堂 | 0.3 | ||
| Wakabayashi Wakabayashi Station (Tokyo) is a stop on the Setagaya Line by Tokyu Corporation and is located in Segataya, Tokyo, Japan.-Station layout:There are two side platforms on two tracks.-Adjacent stations:-Surroundings:... |
若林 | 0.9 | ||
| Shōin-Jinjamae Shōin-Jinjamae Station is a stop on the Setagaya Line by Tokyu Corporation and is located in Segataya, Tokyo, Japan.-Station layout:There are two side platforms on two tracks.-Adjacent stations:-History:The station opened on Jan 18, 1925,... |
松陰神社前 | 1.4 | ||
| Setagaya Setagaya Station is a stop on the Setagaya Line by Tokyu Corporation and is located in Segataya, Tokyo, Japan.-Station layout:There are two side platforms on two tracks.-Adjacent stations:-History:The station opened on Jan 18, 1925,... |
世田谷 | 1.8 | ||
| Kamimachi Kamimachi Station is a stop on the Setagaya Line by Tokyu Corporation and is located in Segataya, Tokyo, Japan.-Station layout:There are two side platforms on two tracks either side of a level crossing.-Adjacent stations:-History:The station opened on Jan 18, 1925,... |
上町 | 2.2 | ||
| Miyanosaka Miyanosaka Station (Tokyo) is a stop on the Setagaya Line by Tokyu Corporation and is located in Segataya, Tokyo, Japan.-Station layout:There are two side platforms on two tracks.-Adjacent stations:-Surroundings:*Gōtokuji Temple*Setagaya Hachimangū Shrine... |
宮の坂 | 2.7 | ||
| Yamashita Yamashita Station (Tokyo) is a stop on the Setagaya Line by Tokyu Corporation and is located in Segataya, Tokyo, Japan.-Station layout:There are two side platforms on two tracks.-Adjacent stations:-History:The station opened on May 1, 1925.... |
山下 | 3.4 | Odakyū Odawara Line (Gōtokuji Gotokuji Station is a station on the Odakyu Odawara line, located in Setagaya, Tokyo.-Station layout:-Adjacent stations:-Surroundings:*Gōtoku-ji *Yamashita Station It is possible to transfer on foot.... ) |
|
| Matsubara Matsubara Station (Tokyo) is a stop on the Setagaya Line by Tokyu Corporation and is located in Segataya, Tokyo, Japan.-Station layout:There are two side platforms on two tracks.-Adjacent stations:-History:This station opened on September 1, 1949 as... |
松原 | 4.2 | ||
| Shimo-Takaido Shimo-Takaido Station is a railway station on the Keiō Line and the Tōkyū Setagaya Line located in Setagaya, Tokyo.-Lines:*Keiō Corporation**Keiō Line*Tokyu Corporation**Tōkyū Setagaya Line-Keiō platforms:The Keiō station has two tracks serving two side platforms.... |
下高井戸 | 5.0 | Keiō Line |