The quickest way to get a ticket is at the electronic displays which have english settings. If youre planning of doing a lot of train travel within the city, there is a free kippu day pass which can be used on all jr train lines within tokyo for 730 yen, or for 1460 yen to use all jr train lines and all the city subway and metro lines, buses and streetcars within tokyo. The tokyo subway system explained with map the official tokyo. Download our tokyo area pdf maps, which include a tokyo metro map and a tokyo metropolitan map, and. To ride jr trains in tokyo, you can buy individual tickets, use a japan rail pass, use a tokyo combination ticket or a prepaid card like suica or pasmo. Tokyo international airport haneda airport narita international airport sendai airport nrt shibukawa shimmaebashi i uragano ami isesaki a kiryu sano akagi aioi ota higashioizumi nishioizumi tatebayashi kuzu tochigi oyama kuki kurihashi shintochigi shimodate utsunomiya hoshakuji tobuutsunomiya nasushiobara kuroiso nikko onsen tobu. As a rule, you pay for the ride in the bus itself when boarding. Interactive and pdf downloadable maps to help you plan your trip to japan. If you visit tokyo, kyoto, osaka and hiroshima for 7 days, japan rail pass for 7 days jpy29,110 saves jpy,840 at least. Looking at a map of central tokyos train and subway system can seem like looking at a messy ball of yarn. Tokyo free kippu aka tokyo tour ticket 1600 yen unlimited use of all subway lines toei and tokyo metro and jr trains in the central tokyo area on one calendar day i.
Haneda airport access guide supports comfortable journeys for travelers from tokyo international airport haneda airport to central tokyo and yokohama. Nov 18, 2019 tokyo is a pretty big place, so learning how to use the subway map is a must. Or pick up a rechargeable ic card to enter, exit and change between lines with the confidence of a local. Geographic map showing all national rail stations and their accessibility status and features.
The hotel has more than 200 guest rooms in the 54storey building, and the breathtaking panoramic view of the city is one of obvious advantages of the hotel. Tokyo international airport haneda airport narita international airport sendai airport nrt shibukawa shimmaebashi i uragano ami isesaki a kiryu sano akagi aioi ota higashioizumi nishioizumi tatebayashi kuzu tochigi oyama kuki kurihashi shintochigi. For example, century southern towercst is a popular hotel located in front of shinjuku station south exit, but nobody cares that it is actually in shibuyakuward. Greater tokyo railway network pdf version is available her.
Tokyos railway network explained trains, subway and. Plan your holiday around japan with our useful national railway maps. Welcome to shinjuku station if this is your first time, buckle up. The largest operator of subway train lines, tokyo metro provides 9 trains lines covering 195 km of track between 179 stations. Popular public transport in japan is buses, and the fare here is much lower than on trains. It serves as an essential transit hub for the tokyo rail and subway network as well as rail links throughout the greater kanto region surrounding the capital. Here, ill give you all the details on getting around tokyo easily. Discovering tokyo by bicycle is a fun way to explore the city offering you a wider range of sights and sounds that might otherwise be missed if you are traveling on other forms of public transport. The map is fully zoomable the further you zoom in, the more detail that will appear. Find out about everything that is included in the japan rail pass.
A zoomable geographic map showing the accessible features for all national rail served stations. Kyotos train system consists of the national jr line and several local private lines. Its a complicated web of jr east and other private railway companies, including subways it intertwines seemingly endlessly, making it hard to understand for anyone whos not a local. Shinjuku is the worlds busiest train station, handling over 3. In this guide, well help you understand and confidently navigate tokyo s complex train system. Tokyo train guide below are all the train stations in and around tokyo as well as major train stations within the tokyo commuting area.
Download our tokyo area pdf maps, which include a tokyo metro map and a tokyo metropolitan map, and navigate around the japanese capital like a local. There are 882 interconnected rail stations in the tokyo metropolis, 282 of which are. Getting around tokyo truly tokyo your tokyo travel guide. Where to travel based on your harry potter hogwarts house. Getting around travel to tokyo the official tokyo travel. Shinjuku station map finding your way shinjuku station. Tokaido tokyoshinosaka, sanyo shinosaka hakata and. Jr lines throughout japan, including shinkansen bullet trains except for. The tokyo subway system explained with map the official. Narita international airport official website floor map. Kassemba lenaka tobukanasaki niregi momiyama kitakanuma itaga shimoqoshiro myojin imaichi nikko line. Greater tokyo railway network pdf version is available. The map around the major station in central tokyo pdf.
Yoking past and future, tokyo dazzles with its traditional culture and passion for everything new. Click on the map to enlarge it or download rinkai line map in pdf. Floor map narita international airport official website. Interactive map of tokyo with all popular attractions shibuya, the imperial palace, sensoji temple and more. Your will see the tokyo train map for tourist in the train stations. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to tokyo. Most of the many suburban train lines commence at one of the five major stations of the yamanote line. Tokyo subway navigation for tourists is a free application officially provided by tokyo metro to enable users to search transfer information for the tokyo subway network tokyo metro and toei subway. The most famous train line in tokyo is the jr yamanote line, a loop line which connects multiple city centers. Train operation during tokyo 2020 olympic and paralympic games. It has the areas of roppongi, akasaka, aoyama, azabujuban, daikanyama, ebisu, hiroo, meguro, etc. Tokyo metroplitan area railway and subway route map unece wiki. While the subway system itself is largely within the city center, the lines extend far out via extensive through services onto suburban railway lines. The tokyo 2020 organising committee tokyo 2020 and tokyo metropolitan government tmg are pleased to announce the outline of the train operation during gamestime.
Dont worry, our guide will explain exactly how to use the tokyo subway map. About 3,000 trains arrive and depart at tokyo station on. We have coordinated special train services in conjunction with railway companies to extend operation hours and increase frequency to meet congestion and spectator demand late at. Toei subway, name of line, asakusa line, mita line, shinjuku line, oedo line. Take a trip to tokyos islands, full of unspoiled nature and local charm and easily accessible from the kanto region by ship and. Shinkansen route map guide to japan travel society oct 1, 2014 exactly 50 years have passed since the tokaido shinkansen began running between tokyo and osaka. I have a physical copy of the map, and it appears in the app as well but never in its entirety online. It comes with information about shopping, night life, transportation, and hotel. Subways and trains are the best way to get around tokyo. The tokyo subway, tokyo no chikatetsu is a part of the extensive rapid transit system that consists of tokyo metro and the toei subway in the greater tokyo area of japan. The complete guide to tokyo station live japan travel guide.
One of the puzzling initiations which almost all tourists have to go through is the deciphering of the tokyo subway map. Lets see what are the differences between them and the convenient discount tickets they each offer. Tokyo subway and train map for tourists in english tokyo pocket guide. Here is the best englishlanguage tokyo subway and train map. Explanatory notes junction karasuma line tozai line kyoto subway private railways japan railway jr shinkansen line local line line color station number. Looking at a map of central tokyo s train and subway system can seem like looking at a messy ball of yarn. The actual dimensions of the tokyo map are 1436 x 996 pixels, file size in bytes 2436. You can also explore some parts of the city by train. Please use convenient keikyu trains and buses for your business and sightseeing travels. Greater tokyo has the most extensive urban railway network and the most used in the world with 40 million passengers transfers between networks tallied twice in the metro area daily, out of a metro population of 36 million. Only on days when you use trains or subways a lot, can it make sense to consider one of tokyo s day passes. Major railway and subway route map japan rail pass.
The numbers and colors correspond to the numbers and colors on the floor maps. Find easytoread travel resources about the train and metro systems of tokyo, osaka, and kyoto as well as details about the lines you can take with your japan rail pass. Here, ill give a quick overview of kyotos train system and some links to free englishlanguage route maps. A prepaid suica or pasmo card is the best way to pay for transport. There are two different bullet train platforms at tokyo station, one for trains heading north to niigata, and the other heading south, to kyoto, osaka and fukuoka. To date, this is the best railway map of tokyo i could find. There are two major railways operating underground trains in the tokyo area. Tokyo subway route map available on the toei subway website. In this guide, well help you understand and confidently navigate tokyos complex train system.
The jr map is a vital tool for planning your trip to japan. Besides its impressive value as a sightseeing spot, tokyo station is also an important hub that isnt only served by major jr lines such as yamanote and chuo but also is a major station for several shinkansen bullet trains. National rail enquiries maps of the national rail network. Mar 11, 2017 the most famous train line in tokyo is the jr yamanote line, a loop line which connects multiple city centers. If confused about the cost, buy the lowest price ticket and present your ticket to the gate keeper when exiting. Oct 01, 2014 shinkansen route map guide to japan travel society oct 1, 2014 exactly 50 years have passed since the tokaido shinkansen began running between tokyo and osaka.
Akasaka c3 akasakamitsuke c3 akebonobashi b2 akihabara e3 aoyama stn b4 aoyama ichome b3 ariake station f5 asakusa f1 awajicho stn e3 azabujuban c4. The first is massimo vignellis famous 1972 new york subway map and its successor, the 2008 weekender map, which will always be my favorite transit map of all time, simply because the new york subway has all the complexity of the tokyo train system, but on a smaller scale, and this person managed to untangle it and make something simple and. Food and drinks can be bought from a trolly that will occasionally be walked down the aisle. Groups for inspiration and financial assistance options for photographers. The japan rail map with over 4800 stations and 23000 km of rail freedom to explore.
Tokyo international airport haneda airport narita international airport sendai airport nrt shibukawa shimmaebashi i uragano ami isesaki a kiryu sano akagi aioi ota higashioizumi nishioizumi tatebayashi kuzu tochigi oyama kuki kurihashi shintochigi shimodate utsunomiya hoshakuji tobuutsunomiya. Map legend 0 20m b tickets gate bus station taxi station shinagawa station 1st floor escalators staircases platform numbers jr line platforms 1 yamanote line inner tracks for tokyo, ueno 2 yamanote line outer tracks for shibuya, shinjuku 3 keihintohoku line for omiya 4 keihintohoku line for ofuna 5 8 tokaido line, ueno tokyo line. Usually station signs have both japanese and english, and the station name is announced before arrival. Tokyo subway and train map for tourists in english tokyo. This map shows all national rail, london underground, dlr and london tram routes and stations within the greater london area and beyond, together with a wealth of other useful information such as principal interchange points including those that require street level transfer, the london fares travelcard zones, the oyster pay as you go. Here is the map of local jr trains in tokyo and vicinities. Open seats are indicated by a circle, x indicates the train is full, a circled x indicates. Tokyo metro, name of line, ginza line, marunouchi line, hibiya line, tozai line. Tokyo metropolitan area railway and subway route map.
Tokyo station and its beautiful, nostalgic red brick building is on the mustsee list of every tourist to japan. Tokyo subway has metro lines tokyo metro 9 and toei 4 as well as numerous overground options. See a map of tokyo, japan and its major stations and tourist attractions including tokyo parks and gardens, hotels, embassies, shrines, temples and shops. I extracted the files from the app and pieced together 108 separate files to reform the complete railway map, available for viewing online. The luxurious the ritzcarlton, tokyo is a true landmark of the city. Click on the train map link to the right to see the tokyo train map. Tokyo is a pretty big place, so learning how to use the subway map is a must. This application is available in english, chinese simplified and traditional, korean, thai and japanese. It can be useful for moving from, say, shinjuku to tokyo station. Tokyo has one of the worlds most convenient and efficient train and subway systems. Tokyo station 1st floor name of the stations gate to the train platforms platform number jr map legend shopping centers restaurants museum staircases elevators ticket gates gate b z 1 v k jr line platforms 12 b chuo line rapid for shinjuku, tachikawa, hachioji, and takao ltd. Limited express super hakuto runs between kyoto st. Tokyo is a huge sprawling city but its served by one of the worlds best public transport systems.
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