Location & Access
Mejiro Station (目白駅, Mejiro-eki) is conveniently located in Toshima, Tokyo, specifically at Mejiro 3-chome. Operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), it serves as a vital transportation hub within the city. The station is part of the 'Tokyo Ward Area' and 'Tokyo Yamanote Line Area' under the Specific Ward Area system, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.
Despite its central location, Mejiro Station holds a unique distinction: it is the furthest JR station within the 'Tokyo Yamanote Line Area' from Tokyo Station, the central hub for fare calculation. The shortest route via Ueno and Ikebukuro spans 13.5 km. The station also offers connections to local bus services, providing further accessibility to the surrounding neighborhoods.
Railway Lines
Mejiro Station is exclusively served by the Yamanote Line, one of Tokyo's most important and heavily used railway lines. This means that only Yamanote Line trains stop here, while other services like the Saikyo Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line, which run on the Yamanote Freight Line, pass through without stopping. This exclusivity makes Mejiro Station, along with Shin-Okubo Station, a unique point on the Yamanote Line as the only two stations solely dedicated to this circular route. The station code for Mejiro is JY14.
Station History
Mejiro Station has a long and rich history, having first opened its doors on March 16, 1885. This makes it one of the older stations on the Yamanote Line, predating many of the modern developments in Tokyo. Over its 141 years of operation, it has witnessed significant changes in the city's landscape and transportation network, consistently serving the daily commuters and travelers of Toshima.
