Location & Access
Issha Station (一社駅, Issha-eki) is conveniently situated in Meitō-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As an underground metro station, it provides easy access to the surrounding urban area. The station is also a hub for local bus services, offering connections to various destinations within the city.
Opened on April 1, 1969, Issha Station has been serving commuters for over five decades. It is located 17.5 rail kilometers from the Higashiyama Line's terminus at Takabata Station, making it a key point along this busy route.
Railway Lines
Issha Station is exclusively served by the Nagoya Municipal Subway's Higashiyama Line, identified by the station code H19. This line is a vital artery for daily commuters and visitors alike, connecting various parts of Nagoya. From Issha, the preceding station is Hoshigaoka (H18) towards Takabata, and the following station is Kamiyashiro (H20) towards Fujigaoka. Interestingly, the Higashiyama Line emerges from underground east of Issha Station, continuing as an elevated track all the way to its terminus at Fujigaoka, though the elevation difference between Issha and Kamiyashiro is minimal.
Travel Tips
With an average daily ridership of 13,776 in 2009, Issha Station is a moderately busy hub. Travelers can utilize the bus connections available at the station to explore more of Meitō-ku and beyond. For those interested in the engineering of the subway system, observing the transition of the Higashiyama Line from underground to elevated tracks just east of Issha offers a unique perspective.