The New Yokohama Station on the Sotetsu-Tokyu Direct Line is Finally Unveiled! A Preview and Timetable Details Released.
Construction has been ongoing on the Sotetsu-Tokyu direct line between Hazawa Yokohama Kokudai and Hiyoshi, and finally, Shin-Yokohama station has reached the stage of being revealed to the press! On November 24, 2022, a press tour was held at Shin-Yokohama station, where the timetable outline for the line was also announced.
It has been over half a year since the last report, and there has been progress since the last article was published.
What has happened to the construction since the last report six months ago?
After the last article was published, the rail installation on the Sotetsu-Tokyu direct line was completed by May, and on July 22, a rail fastening ceremony was held at Shin-Yokohama station platform. Participants at the ceremony fastened the final rail at Shin-Yokohama station, and right
About: Hazawa Yokohama Kokudai
Hazawa Yokohama Kokudai, also known as the Yokohama National University Hazawa Campus, is a significant educational institution located in Yokohama, Japan. Established as part of Yokohama National University, this campus is known for its focus on graduate studies and research in various disciplines. The university itself has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1949, evolving from its origins in teacher training to a comprehensive university with a strong emphasis on innovation and global collaboration.
About: Hiyoshi
Hiyoshi refers to areas, entities, and shrines in Japan prominently associated with Hiyoshi Taisha or Hie Shrine. One of the most notable is Hiyoshi Taisha located at the foot of Mount Hiei in Shiga Prefecture, near Kyoto. This ancient shrine, central to the Shugendo tradition, has been an important site of worship since at least the 6th century, primarily dedicated to mountain gods and later also to the deity Sanno Gongen, protector of the Tendai sect headquartered on Mount Hiei.
About: Shin-Yokohama station
Shin-Yokohama Station, located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, was opened in 1964 to serve the newly launched Shinkansen (bullet train) services on the Tokaido Shinkansen line. The station’s establishment was part of a broader urban development plan that transformed the area into a significant business and transport hub. Today, Shin-Yokohama is not only a crucial stop for the Shinkansen but also serves other local rail lines and provides easy access to Yokohama’s sports and cultural facilities, including the Nissan Stadium and Yokohama Arena.
