Line(s) Odakyu Odawara Line Passengers (2008) 34,174 daily Opened 1927 | Connections Bus stop Address Japan | |
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Location Ikuta, Tama, Kawasaki, Kanagawa
（神奈川県川崎市多摩区西生田）
Japan Operated by Odakyu Electric Railway Previous names Nishi-Ikuta (until 1964) Similar Yomiuriland, Ikuta Station, Yurigaoka Station, Mukōgaoka‑Yūen Station, Shin‑Yurigaoka Station | ||
Yomiuriland-mae Station (読売ランド前駅, Yomiuri Rando Mae eki) is a railway station on the Odakyu Odawara Line in Tama-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is 19.2 rail kilometers from the Odakyu Odawara Line's terminus at Shinjuku Station.
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History
Yomiuriland-mae Station opened as Nishi-Ikuta Station (西生田駅, Nishi-Ikuta eki) on April 1, 1927. It became a local stop in 1945, and was promoted to a “Semi-Express” stop in 1946, a “Sakura Semi-Express” stop in 1948, and “Commuter Special Express” stop in 1960. It was renamed to its present name in 1964. A new station concourse was completed in 1995.
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Layout
Yomiuriland-mae Station has two opposed side platforms serving two tracks.
Surroundings
Yomiuriland, home to one of the Yomiuri Giants baseball team's training grounds, as well as a large amusement park is nearby the station. Japan Women's University is also located here.