Asabu Station

is a railway station on the Namboku Line in Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Sapporo Municipal Subway. The station is numbered N01.

While situated relatively close to Shin-Kotoni Station on the Sasshō Line, there are no transfer passageways between the two stations. Passengers who are trying to reach Shin-Kotoni must take Exit 3 and from the station walk outside for 200m.

Lines Asabu Station is served by the Namboku Line, and forms the northern terminus of the line. From 1 April to 31 July every year, Platform 1 serves departing southbound trains, with trains arriving at Platform 2 immediately going out of service before going to a turn-around point beyond the station. From 1 August through 31 March, both platforms serve arriving and departing trains in sequence.

Platforms

History The station opened on 16 March 1978, coinciding with the opening of the Namboku Line extension from this station to Kita-Nijūyo-Jō Station.

Surrounding area Shin-Kotoni Station (Sasshō Line) National Route 231 Sapporo Asabu Baseball Stadium Sapporo Kita Ward Gymnasium Kita ward, Shin Kotoni Community Center North Asabu Police Station Sapporo Asabu Post Office

References

See also List of railway stations in Japan

External links

Sapporo Subway Stations Station map (in Japanese)