How long does it take to go around the Yamanote Line?

It is a circular line which connects Tokyo’s major city centers. A trip around the whole circle takes approximately one hour. Even though a single train on the Yamanote Line is roughly 200 meters long, there are departures about every two to four minutes in each direction.

What stations are on the Yamanote Line?

Yamanote Line Stations

Tokyo Sta. ( JY-01)
Kanda Sta. ( JY-02)
Akihabara Sta. ( JT-03)
Okachimachi Sta. ( JY-04)
Ueno Sta. ( JY-05)
Uguisudani Sta. ( JY-06)
Nippori Sta. ( JY-07)
Nishi-Nippori Sta. ( JY-08)

Is Yamanote Line crowded?

The line can get particularly crowded around these shopping districts on weekend afternoons, but not as badly as the weeknight rush, when office workers head home for the day. Try to avoid the Yamanote line between 5.45pm and 7pm on weeknights.

How many trains are on the Yamanote Line?

OK, so Tokyo’s humble Yamanote Line, whose pea-green, 11-car trains link 29 stations over a looping route of 34.5 km, may not have the glamour of Japan’s world-famous shinkansen bullet trains, or the allure of the Romance Car as it heads off to the hills and hot springs in the shadow of Mount Fuji.

Can I use JR pass on Yamanote Line?

Japan Rail Pass holders can take advantage of the line for free. Taking any train on the Yamanote line is fully included in the JR Pass. Furthermore, this is the only line that connects all of Tokyo’s most famous central stations such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno and Tokyo Station.

Is Yamanote Line a loop?

The Yamanote Line (Japanese: 山手線, Yamanote-sen) is the loop service in Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

What is the difference between Tokyo Metro and Toei subway?

Regular subway tickets Tokyo Metro tickets cost from 170 to 320 yen depending on how far you travel. Toei fares are a little more expensive, ranging from 180 to 430 yen. To enter the subway, insert your ticket into a ticket gate with a yellow slot and take it out the other side as you pass through.

Can I use Suica card on Yamanote Line?

Travel with the Yamanote Line around Tokyo The Yamanote line travels 34,5 km in one hour, with trains departing every two minutes during the day and every 30 seconds during rush hours. To travel with the JR Yamanote Line, you can use your Japan Rail Pass, PASMO or SUICA Card or tickets.