is a passenger railway station located in the city of Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Mitaka Station is served by the Chūō Main Line, acting as the terminus for all-stations Chūō-Sōbu Line services from , with Chūō Line (Rapid) limited stop services from . Some Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line inter-running services also originate and terminate here. The station is 24.1 kilometers from Tokyo Station. Station layout The station comprises three island platforms serving six tracks, with the station building located above and perpendicular to the platforms. The station has a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office. Platforms History Mitaka Station opened on 25 June 1930. On 15 July 1949, an unmanned train, with its controls tied down, crashed into the station, killing 6 and injuring 20. The incident remains shrouded in mystery. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the JR station was used by an average of 98,796 passengers daily (boarding passengers only) making it the 44th busiest JR East station. The daily passenger figures (boarding passengers only) in previous years are as shown below. Surrounding area Tamagawa Aqueduct Musashino Municipal Athletic Stadium Musashino Sports Complex Musashino Chuo Park Mitaka City Office Musashino City Office Musashino Police Station Zenrinji Temple Inokashira Park Ghibli Museum See also List of railway stations in Japan References External links JR East station information Chūō Main Line Chūō-Sōbu Line Stations of East Japan Railway Company Stations of Tokyo Metro Railway stations in Tokyo Railway stations in Japan opened in 1930 Mitaka, Tokyo