Kotesashi Station

Kotesashi Station
Name	Kotesashi Station
Address	Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Country	Japan
Operator	Seibu Railway
Line	Seibu Ikebukuro Line
Platforms	2 island platforms
Opened	1970s

Kotesashi Station is a passenger railway station in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, operated by Seibu Railway. The station serves as a suburban commuter node on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line linking residential areas with central Tokyo hubs such as Ikebukuro Station, Shinjuku Station, and Tokyo Station. It functions within the Greater Tokyo rail network alongside operators like JR East, Tokyo Metro, Tobu Railway, and Odakyu Electric Railway.

Overview

Kotesashi Station is located in a municipality adjacent to Saitama City, Nerima, Nishitokyo, and the Sayama Hills, forming part of transit corridors connecting to landmark destinations including Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, and Shinagawa. The station is operated by a private railway company, Seibu Railway, which also manages major terminals such as Hannō Station and branches serving Kawagoe. The surrounding urban fabric includes municipal institutions like Tokorozawa City Hall, cultural sites such as the Seibu Dome area, and commercial centers comparable to developments near Kichijoji and Yokohama.

Lines and Services

Kotesashi Station is served by the Seibu Ikebukuro Line with through services that inter-run with Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, facilitating direct access to stations including Yurakucho Station, Fukutoshin Station, and Shibuya Station. Limited express and local services operate in patterns similar to those on lines shared with private operators such as Tobu Railway and Keio Corporation. Timetable coordination links with JR network nodes like Ueno Station and Shin-Okubo Station for passenger transfers.

Station Layout

The station layout comprises two island platforms serving four tracks, permitting overtaking by express services and supporting service patterns like those on multi-track corridors such as the Tokaido Main Line and Chuo Main Line. Facilities mirror those found at suburban stations operated by Seibu Railway and include ticket gates compatible with IC cards like Suica and PASMO, staffed ticket offices, bicycle parking areas akin to provisions at Kichijoji Station, and barrier-free access consistent with standards applied at Tokyo Metro stations. Signage and passenger information integrate with regional wayfinding seen across Saitama Prefecture transit hubs.

History

The station opened during the postwar expansion of private railway suburban networks analogous to development phases experienced by Seibu Railway, Keio Corporation, and Odakyu Electric Railway during the late 20th century. Its history is tied to urban growth trends documented in metropolitan planning initiatives linked to Tokyo Metropolitan Government policies and regional rail improvements comparable to those on the Yamanote Line periphery. Infrastructure upgrades over time have paralleled rolling stock renewals similar to fleets operated by Seibu Railway and the introduction of through-running with Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line.

Passenger Statistics

Ridership levels reflect commuter patterns between Saitama suburbs and central Tokyo destinations such as Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, and Shibuya. Passenger figures are monitored in the same manner as statistics published for stations like Kotesashi Station peers Hannō Station, Tokorozawa Station, Kotesashi Station adjacent stations, and metropolitan interchanges including Ikebukuro Station and Omiya Station. Data inform service planning coordinated with authorities including Saitama Prefectural Government and rail operators such as Seibu Railway.

Surrounding Area

The environs include residential districts, commercial strips, and civic amenities similar to surroundings of suburban stations like Kawagoe Station and Kotesashi Station neighboring locales. Nearby points of interest align with regional culture and recreation exemplified by Sayama Park, sports venues akin to the Seibu Dome, and shopping centers influenced by developments around Kichijoji and Yokohama retail zones. Educational institutions and municipal services mirror those found in Tokorozawa and neighboring cities.

Transport Connections

Connections at the station facilitate transfers to bus services operated by companies comparable to municipal and private carriers that serve corridors to Tokorozawa Station, Ikebukuro Station, and regional terminals like Omiya Station. Integration with IC card networks such as Suica and PASMO supports multimodal travel involving operators including JR East, Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway, and private railways like Tobu Railway and Keio Corporation.

Category:Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture