Location & Access
Sōgō Rihabiri Center Station, literally meaning "General Rehabilitation Center," is an underground metro station nestled in Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Its convenient location makes it accessible for both local residents and visitors. While the station's official English signage uses "Sogo Rihabiri Center," nearby facility guides often refer to it as "Rehabilitation Center." The station is also served by local bus routes, providing further connectivity to the surrounding area.
Railway Lines
The station is an integral part of the Nagoya Municipal Subway's Meijō Line, identified by the station code M21. It is situated 18.5 kilometers from the Meijō Line's terminus at Kanayama Station. Travelers can connect to Yagoto Station (M20) in the anticlockwise direction and Mizuho Undōjō Higashi Station (M22) in the clockwise direction. The Meijō Line is a circular route, offering easy access to many key areas within Nagoya.
Station History
Sōgō Rihabiri Center Station officially opened its doors on October 6, 2004. Interestingly, the planned name for the station during its development was "Shimizugaoka." With its distinctive deep green accent color, the station has been serving an average of 2,825 daily passengers as of 2009. It also holds the distinction of having the longest station name among Japanese subway stations when considering its kana reading, though Fukuoka City Subway's Maidashi Kyūdai Byōin Mae Station has a longer name including its full reading.
Travel Tips
When navigating the Nagoya Municipal Subway, keep an eye out for the station's unique deep green accent color. Although the station name on train announcements and signage uses the transliterated "Rihabiri," be aware that local maps and facility information might use the direct English translation "Rehabilitation Center." This station provides a gateway to the Mizuho-ku area, known for various facilities and residential zones.