Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Coloring Pages

Run Through Tokyo from East to West! Tokyo Metro Tozai Line

The Tokyo Metro Tozai Line is a subway line connecting Nakano Station in Tokyo to Nishi-Funabashi Station in Chiba. It gets the name "Tozai Line" (East-West Line) because it runs straight through the middle of Tokyo from east to west. The train cars have a refreshing sky blue stripe, helping everyone get to work, school, and fun places every day.

History and Cool Trains

The Tokyo Metro Tozai Line has a long history. Its first section opened in 1964, and the full line was finished in 1969. It was built as a main route connecting the busy office districts of central Tokyo with Chiba. Its tracks connect with JR lines and the Toyo Rapid Railway, so many different trains come and go.

• The First Train (5000 Series): This stainless steel train worked hard for many years right from the start. It was famous for its cute, round lights.
• Main Trains Today (05 Series & 15000 Series): These eco-friendly trains have lightweight aluminum bodies that save electricity. Their front designs look super cool, too!
• Direct Connecting Rides: From Nakano Station, trains run directly onto the JR Chuo Line (towards Mitaka). From Nishi-Funabashi Station, they run onto the JR Sobu Line (towards Tsudanuma) and the Toyo Rapid Railway (towards Toyo-Katsutadai).

Awesome Features of the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line

The Tokyo Metro Tozai Line is packed with special, exciting features you won't find on other subways!

• Almost Half is Above Ground: Even though it is a subway, it pops up above ground after Minami-sunamachi Station. It runs on elevated tracks for about 13.8 kilometers all the way to Nishi-Funabashi Station. The view as you cross big rivers is amazing!
• Japan's First Subway Rapid Train: It was the very first subway in Japan to run "Rapid trains" that skip some stations to get you to your destination faster.
• Wide Doors: To help lots of people get on and off smoothly, some train cars have special doors that are much wider than usual.

How to Choose Colors

When you color the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line coloring page, try using cool, fresh colors that show off the train!

• Train body: Color the main body silver or gray to make it look like real metal.
• Line color: The key is to color the stripe, which is the symbol of the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, in a pretty sky blue.
• Front face and windows: Use light blue or black for the windshield and side windows. Color the lights yellow to make it look just like the real thing!

Draw the Scenery Along the Way!

Get creative as you color the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line zooming through the city and over bridges!

• Light and shadows: Leave some parts white where the sun shines on the train body. Add dark gray shadows under the train to make it pop out at you!
• Bridges and rivers: When it crosses big bridges over rivers like the Arakawa or Edogawa, color the bridge red or blue. Make the river below a deep blue.

Add Fun Details to the Background

Feel free to draw more! You can draw a dark tunnel underground, tall city buildings seen from up high, or a big blue sky. It is fun to imagine where your Tokyo Metro Tozai Line is running!

Hints for Having Fun with Your Coloring Page!

You do not have to use just real sky blue. You can make a rainbow or gold Tokyo Metro Tozai Line too! Use your favorite colors to create a cool subway train of the future!

Even Though It's a Subway, It Runs Under the Blue Sky! A Very Long Above-Ground Section

Even though its name has "subway" in it, about 13.8 kilometers of the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line's total 30.8 kilometers are actually above the ground on elevated tracks! When you come out above ground after Minami-sunamachi Station, almost the whole way to Nishi-funabashi Station is outside. Watching it cross huge rivers like the Arakawa River and Edogawa River on big bridges is super cool!

The First Subway in Japan to Run "Rapid Trains"!

In the past, subways usually stopped at every single station. But in 1969, the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line became the first subway in Japan to run "Rapid Trains" that skip some stations! It was a great idea to help people travel faster from distant towns to the center of the city.

The Secret of "Wide Doors" That Help Everyone Get On and Off Smoothly

A huge number of people ride the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line every day. So, to keep the train from being delayed when people get on and off, special train cars (like the 15000 series) have "Wide Doors" that are about 50 centimeters wider than normal train doors. It is a wonderful trick to make getting on and off super smooth!