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Yasaka Station is a railway station in Higashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway.LinesYasaka Station is a station on the Seibu Tamako Line, and is located 5.6 kilometers from the terminus of that line at. A limited number of through services to the Seibu Shinjuku line during the morning rush hour. Most services operate between and stations while some services terminate at.Station layoutThe station has a single side platform serving a single bi-directional track, which is elevated above a major road. The station has one entrance/exit to the north of the station.HistoryThe station opened on 1 October 1942.Station numbering was introduced on all Seibu Railway lines during fiscal 2012, with Yasaka Station becoming "ST05".Passenger StatisticsIn fiscal 2014, the station was the 78th busiest on the Seibu network with an average of 5,610 passengers daily. The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.Surrounding areaYasaka station is located near to the headquarters and factories of the Bridgestone tyre company. Nearby is a large supermarket, part of the Daiei chain. Also in the neighborhood is Higashimurayama municipal park and Yasaka Jinja.