Getting Around Tokyo

Published on : 21/06/2021
by : DXH

Tokyo has a very practical transportation system and is home to some of Japan’s busiest train stations such as Tokyo station and Shinjuku stations.

Our travel tips to travel in and around Tokyo

Travelling by rail is the primary way of transportation in Greater Tokyo and the railway transport network includes both public and private networks.

The Yamanote Line and the Chuo Line are covered with the Japan Rail Pass, but sometimes it may be more convenient to take the Metro. For that, you can use IC Cards like Suica and PASMO.

There are also plenty of day trips possible from Tokyo, you can find here some ideas of itineraries to travel around the capital.

Getting Around Tokyo

The JR Yamanote Line

The JR Yamanote line runs in a loop around Tokyo; a full circuit takes about an hour.

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Direct access to Mont Fuji from Shinjuku

Starting from March 16, a new train reach Kawaguchiko Station directly from Shinjuku Station : the Limited Express FUJI EXCURSION.

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Navigating Yokohama Station

Yokohama Station is about half an hour from Tokyo with a Japan Rail Pass. It provides access to Chinatown, Landmark Tower and Minato Mirai district close to the sea.

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