Nagoya Subway (名古屋市営地下鉄 (Nagoya Shiei Chikatetsu))

The Nagoya Municipal Subway is a rapid transit system serving Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture in Japan. The subway system began operation in 1957, marking the beginning of an era of increased connectivity for Nagoya residents and visitors. It consists of six lines covering 93.3 kilometers (58.0 mi) of route and serving 87 stations. About 90% of the total track length of the subway is underground. The subway system is owned and operated by the City of Nagoya's Transportation Bureau and, like other large Japanese cities including Tokyo and Osaka, is heavily complemented by suburban rail, which together form an extensive network of 47 lines in and around Greater Nagoya. makes . Among them, subway lines represent 38% of Greater Nagoya's total rail ridership of 3 million passengers per day.

Operator
Operation start15 November 1957
Total Lines10 Metro Lines
Total Station144 Active Stations
Metro City/CountryNagoya Japan
Official Webhttps://www.kotsu.city.nagoya.jp/jp/pc/

Metro linesStationsTerminal stations
▣ Higashiyama Line (Line 1)22Takabata ⇄ Fujigaoka
▣ Meijō Line (Line 2, Line 4)28Kanayama ⇄ Nishi Takakura
▣ Meikō Line (Line 2)7Kanayama ⇄ Nagoyakō (Nagoya Port)
▣ Meitetsu Inuyama Line (Line 3)17Shimo-Otai ⇄ Shin-Unuma
▣ Tsurumai Line (Line 3)20Kami-Otai ⇄ Akaike
▣ Meitetsu Toyota Line (Line 3)9Toyotashi ⇄ Akaike
▣ Meitetsu Mikawa Line (Line 3)23Sanage ⇄ Hekinan
▣ Sakura-dōri Line (Line 6)21Taiko-dori ⇄ Tokushige
▣ Meitetsu Komaki Line14Kamiiida ⇄ Inuyama
▣ Kamiiida Line (Line 7)2Kamiiida ⇄ Heian-dōri

  • The Nagoya Municipal Subway, a major component of Nagoya's transit system, began operation in 1957, marking its establishment as one of the earliest subway systems in Japan.
  • Nagoya's subway network consists of six main lines: the Higashiyama Line, the Meijo Line, the Tsurumai Line, the Sakura-dori Line, the Miko Line, and the Kamida Line, each serving specific areas of the city.
  • Identifiable by its yellow color, the Higashiyama Line runs from north-east to south-west, connecting areas such as Takabata and Fujigaoka with the city centre.
  • The Meijo Line is a circular route, denoted by its purple color, that provides convenient connectivity around central Nagoya, passing through major stations such as Kanayama and Nagoya.
  • Shown in blue, the Tsurumai Line runs from east to west, connecting areas such as Akaike and Kami-Ōtai with central Nagoya.
  • This orange line extends from east to west, connecting areas such as Nakamura and Tokushige, providing essential access to commercial and residential districts.
  • The Miko Line, marked in red, operates from Nagoya Port to Kanayama, facilitating travel to and from the port area.
  • The Kamida Line, identified by its brown color, is a short line connecting Kamida and Hen-dori stations, contributing to local connectivity.
  • Nagoya's subway system integrates seamlessly with other modes of public transportation, including buses and trains, increasing overall connectivity within the city.
  • Nagoya Municipal Subway plays an important role in the city's urban development, promoting economic activities, reducing traffic congestion, and providing efficient means of transportation to residents.