loose overhead wire and caused a short circuit. The fire killed 106 and injured 92. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 70,797 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). During the same period, the Yokohama Municipal Subway by an average of 19,767 passengers daily, (boarding passengers only). The daily average passenger figures (boarding passengers only) for previous years are as shown below. Surrounding area The station is located near the Minato Mirai 21 district and Yokohama Landmark Tower. Other stations in the vicinity include Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai Line. See also List of railway stations in Japan References External links JR East Sakuragichō Station Yokohama Subway Sakuragichō Station Bus Terminals at Yokohama & Sakuragichō Stations Sightseeing areas near Sakuragichō Station Railway stations in Kanagawa Prefecture Naka-ku, Yokohama Negishi Line Blue Line (Yokohama) Stations of East Japan Railway Company Stations of Yokohama City Transportation Bureau Railway stations in Yokohama Railway stations in Japan opened in 1872