Just as with the metro, the price of the Yamanote line varies depending on the distance travelled. The cost varies between ¥ 140 ( US$ 1.20) and ¥ 260 ( US$ 2.20), and the most common price is 160 yen.

How much does the Yamanote Line cost?

Just as with the metro, the price of the Yamanote line varies depending on the distance travelled. The cost varies between ¥ 140 ( US$ 1.20) and ¥ 260 ( US$ 2.20), and the most common price is 160 yen.

Is Yamanote Line covered by JR Pass?

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. The line is 34,5 km (21,44 miles) long.

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

The Yamanote Line (山手線, Yamanote-sen) is Tokyo’s most important train line. It is a circular line which connects Tokyo’s major city centers. A trip around the whole circle takes approximately one hour.

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 stations are on the JR Yamanote line?

30

Yamanote Line
Termini Shinagawa (loop)
Stations 30
Service
Type Heavy rail

How many JR lines are there in Tokyo?

There is a total of 36 lines run by JR East (*1) in the Tokyo area, connecting the various areas of the city, the suburban areas, and the cities in the neighboring prefectures.

How many stations are on the JR Yamanote train line?

What are the JR lines in Tokyo?

Major JR train lines in Central Tokyo

  • Yamanote Line. Circle line that connects all major city centers.
  • Keihin-Tohoku Line. Runs parallel to the Yamanote Line on the eastern half of the circle.
  • Chuo/Sobu Line (Local) Runs across the Yamanote circle (local slow service).
  • Chuo Line (Rapid)
  • Saikyo Line.
  • Shinkansen.

How often does Yamanote Line run?

The Yamanote Line runs a circular route every 64 minutes on average, stopping at 30 stations.

How many people use the Yamanote Line?

With an estimated daily ridership of between 3 million and 5 million passengers, the Yamanote Line is easily on a par with New York City’s entire subway system, which daily shuttles around 4.8 million passengers through no fewer than 468 stations.

Can I use Suica card on Yamanote Line?

Yes you can use the Suica card (or Pasmo) cards on the Yamanote Line. You use the card to enter the station, so it is not line specific.