Trains in Tokyo – The Yamanote Line
In addition to the Tokyo Metro subway system, there are traditional train routes that allow you to traverse the city with ease. The Yamanote Line is circular route operated by the JR East Japan Railway Company. The line is 34.5 kilometers (22 miles) around, has 29 stops and provides transportation to approximately 3.5 million riders each day. Trains depart every two to four minutes in each direction from 4:30AM to 1:20AM each day and it takes approximately one hour to complete a ride around the Yamanote Line.
Since the track is above ground, taking a trip around the Yamanote …read more
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