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Saturday, August 11, 2018

Tokyo Travel —Knowing about Yamanote Line 山手線

Video 1. How to Ride Subway & Trains in Tokyo (YouTube link)


Before embarking on your Tokyo adventure, take a moment to watch this informative video from Yellow Productions. Packed with 35 essential tips, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate Tokyo's extensive public transportation system with ease. From understanding the ticket purchasing process to planning your journey and mastering the etiquette of train travel, this video covers all the bases, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.



JR Yamanote Line (山手線) 

1) Is Tokyo's most important train line (above-ground)
○ Departures about 2-4 minutes in each direction
○ Circles central Tokyo and trains are colored light green
○ Connects Tokyo Station with such other major Tokyo stations 
○ Notorious for its crowdedness in the rush hours
2) Japan Rail Pass can be used

Dashboards and Signs


At Shinjuku Station (新宿駅) and head for Ikebukuro Station (池袋駅) and Ueno Station (上野駅)

At Tokyo Station (東京) now and next station is Yurakucho Station (有楽町)


Now (ただいま) at Shinjuku Station (新宿駅)

Connection Guidance (のりかえご案内) at Shinjuku Station (新宿駅)


At Shinjuku Station (新宿駅), you can connect to different train lines from JR Yamanote Line (see above picture):
○ Chuo Line (中央線)
○ JR Saikyo Line
○ JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line
○ Odakyu Line
○ Keio Line
○ Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
○ Toei Line (都営線)


Shinagawa Station (品川駅)

Connection Guidance (のりかえご案内) at Shinagawa Station (品川駅)


At Shinagawa Station (品川駅), you can connect to different train lines from JR Yamanote Line:
01Yamanote Line Inner Tracks for Tokyo, Ueno12Tokaido Line
02Yamanote Line Outer Tracks for Shibuya, Shinjuku13Yokosuka Line, Sobu Line for Tokyo, Chiba (Rapid-service Train)
03Keihin-Tohoku Line for Omiya"Narita Express"
05Keihin-Tohoku Line for Ofuna14Yokosuka Line, Sobu Line
06 07Tokaido Line, Ueno Tokyo Line"Narita Express"
09Ueno Tokyo Line(Limited Express)15Yokosuka Line for Kurihama (Rapid-service Train)
10Ueno Tokyo Line21 22Tokaido,San-yo Shinkansen
11Tokaido Line, Ueno Tokyo Line23 24Tokaido,San-yo Shinkansen




Video 2.  【品川駅】Shinagawa Station (YouTube link)


How Stations Are Numbered


Each train station is numbered based on individual subway line in this way:
  • The alphabet letter represents the subway line name.
  • In the subway route map, the station number is shown according to subway line.
  • Station numbers are circled with a color that represents the subway line.

See below diagram for a sample list of Japanese train lines and their corresponding colors.  

Bike Ride Along Tokyo's Yamanote Line


In below video, Kyde and Eric rode bikes along Yamanote Line on the street level, which they have provides insightful information at each station along the line.


Video 3.  Bike Ride Along Tokyo's Yamanote Line (YouTube link)

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