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Toranomon

Tokyo Metro · Zone 1Opened 1938 Step-free access
Lines Served
Facilities
ToiletsInfo Desk

About Toranomon

Toranomon Station serves one of Tokyo's key business districts, where office towers, corporate headquarters and professional services cluster around the exits. The area is busy on weekdays with commuters and business travellers, but quiet at weekends.

Station Overview

Toranomon Station opened in 1938 on the Ginza Line. It is an important business district station with direct connections to the wider Tokyo Metro and Toei network.

Lines and Connectivity

The Ginza Line connects Toranomon to the major central interchange stations, providing fast access to all parts of Tokyo. The station is well placed for business travel within the city centre.

Station Layout and Facilities

The station is efficiently laid out with multiple exits serving different parts of the business district. Facilities include toilets and ATMs. A range of coffee shops and convenience stores operate at street level serving the weekday office crowd.

Accessibility

Toranomon Station has lifts providing step-free access to the platform. The surrounding business district streets are wide and accessible.

Travel Tips

  • Use an IC card for fast boarding - the ticket gates in business districts can be busy during rush hour.
  • The area is very quiet on weekends - a good time to explore without crowds.
  • Morning rush (08:00-09:30) brings high volumes of commuters - allow extra time.
  • Lunch options in the area are focused on weekday office workers, with limited weekend opening.

Nearby Attractions

The surrounding business district contains corporate offices and professional services. Nearby areas accessible via the Ginza Line offer more varied leisure and cultural attractions.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Services run from approximately 05:00 to midnight. The station area is at its liveliest on weekday mornings and evenings. Weekends are noticeably quieter.

Traveller Tips

  • 1Use a Suica or Pasmo IC card to tap in and out at Toranomon Station
  • 2Check which exit is closest to your destination using the station map
  • 3Services run from approximately 05:00 to just after midnight
  • 4The Ginza Line connects Toranomon to the central Tokyo network

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Step-free access
Audio announcements
Visual displays
Accessible toilets
Tactile guides

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhich line serves Toranomon Station?

Toranomon is served by the Ginza Line.

QIs Toranomon Station wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Toranomon Station has lifts providing step-free access to the platform. Exits at street level are also accessible.

QWhen did Toranomon Station open?

Toranomon Station opened in 1938 as part of the Ginza Line network.

QWhat time does the metro run at Toranomon?

Services at Toranomon run from approximately 05:00 to just after midnight daily. Check the Tokyo Metro or Toei app for exact first and last train times.

QHow do I pay at Toranomon Station?

Tap in and out with a Suica or Pasmo IC card at the gates. You can also buy paper tickets at the machines - select English on the screen.

Station Location

Nearby Attractions

  • Central Tokyo via Ginza Line