Tokyo metroplitan area railway and subway route map author. 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. All you need to know about tokyos japan rail jr, metro and subway is here, from buying tickets or passes to changing lines. This application is available in english, chinese simplified and traditional, korean, thai and japanese. Shinkansen bullet train shinkansen speeding in and out of tokyo station is synonymous with fastpaced and modern tokyo. Please use convenient keikyu trains and buses for your business and sightseeing travels. Haneda airport access guide supports comfortable journeys for travelers from tokyo international airport haneda airport to central tokyo and yokohama. After studying that map for about a week or so, i suddenly got the railway system in tokyo at last. It runs nine of the metropolis thirteen subway lines, while toei operates the other four. 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. The japan rail jr network of trains covers the whole of the country and jr east is responsible for the network in the east of japan including tokyo. Apart from a station, shinjuku is also the name of an important business and shopping.
The jr yamanote line is very popular among tourists. Jr lines throughout japan, including shinkansen bullet trains. 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. Japan rail pass komagome tabata o omiya ikebukuro mejiro takadanobaba shinokubo sugamo otsuka nishinippori nippori uguisudani narita x ueno okachimachi akihabara kanda o o. 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. Map of tokyo englishwritten or recommended maps for foreigners when a foreign expat visits japan to stay in tokyo for a long term, he or she will try to grasp characteristics of each area in tokyo at first considering the transportation access for commuting or childrens school, and then will decide where to live. Change the width and height in pixels of the html code below to fit your layout. Most private railway lines are omitted in this map view jr east map of kanto region in japanese pdf. We also included a map of tokyos subway system, with markings of all the different lines and stations you can go to, and some other useful information, like the location of tokyos airports and some. Jr yamanote line green shinjuku to shibuya 7 min shibuya to tokyo station 24 min tokyo station to ueno 8 min travel times ryogoku edo museum b 5 4 3 1 b. Interactive and pdf downloadable maps to help you plan your trip to japan.
Jr tion shinkansen 1415 161718 19 1415 161718 19 shinkansen central te central te f o t z b l l b x s g ce osuka sobu line a express v marunouchi te x v v v v x name of the stations gate to the train platforms platform number jr map legend shopping centers restaurants museum tokyo station 1st floor staircases elevators ticket gates gate b z. If you are spending your entire trip in tokyo, the jr pass will not be a good deal. Tabata sugamo komagome ikebukuro otsuka itabashi akabane jujo ukimafunado todakoen kitaakabane. Tokyo metroplitan area railway and subway route map. Tokyo subway and train map for tourists in english tokyo pocket guide. We do our best to keep the map updated, however ltd does not warrant in any way the accuracy of the information presented. Shinjuku station is maybe the worlds busiest train hub, with over 2 million passengers going in and out on a daily basis, and connecting with the narita express to narita airport, among other lines. Tokyo metro began operation in 1927 and toei subway did the same in 1960. Local train chiyoda subway line through service musashino line keiyo line musashino line keiyo line. See jr east tokyo area map in japanese pdf tokyo mobile metro map embed the most updated version of this map on your site. Some railway lines other than jr east are also displayed. Essentials currency exchange for yen prepaid cards for public transportation how to take a train internet japan rail pass atm withdrawals. The best and most complete transportation maps to help plan your trip to japan.
Interactive map of tokyo with all popular attractions shibuya, the imperial palace, sensoji temple and more. I made a jr japan railway train route map for you that is simple but enough to understand tokyo city. The jr map is a vital tool for planning your trip to japan. Tokyo subway and train map for tourists in english tokyo. Click tab on right for highres printable map of shinjuku pdf. Shinjuku station map finding your way shinjuku station. Welcome to shinjuku station if this is your first time, buckle up. Monorail station information for boarding and deboarding according to airline. Your will see the tokyo train map for tourist in the train stations.
Tokyo station and its beautiful, nostalgic red brick building is on the mustsee list of every tourist to japan. All major railway lines including bullet train in the jr east japan rail networks and selected private rail companies. Japan rail map nationwide rail network covering both shinkansen and local lines. A1 takanawadai b5 takaracho f4 takebashi e5 tamachi d5 tameikesanno c3 tawaramachi f2 todai mae stn c1 tokyo dome d2 tokyo station e3 toranomon d4 tsukishima f5 tsukiji stn f4. Helpful pdf downloads the official tokyo travel guide. Tokyo station city, the only stationcity in the world, bending history, tradition, culture, art, science, business, and advanced technology. Railways map of greater tokyo metropolitan area shinjuku.
The japan rail map with over 4800 stations and 23000 km of rail freedom to explore. This map shows jreast east japan railway lines and stations. Map of the yamanote and metropolitan jr lines yamanote line stations shinjuku. Sat 1 sun 2 mon 3 tue 4 wed 5 thu 6 fri 7 sat 8 sun 9 mon 10 tue 11 wed 12 thu fri 14 sat 15 sun 16 mon 17 tue 18 wed 19 thu 20. Network consists of 16 lines and 223 stations when both operators, tokyo monorail and rinkai line are combined. Tourist spots tokyo subway map and train stations shirokanedai b5 suehirocho e2 suidobashi d2 sugamo b1 tabata c1 takadanobaba a1 takanawadai b5 takaracho f4 takeshiba e5. Local train chiyoda subway line through service musashino line keiyo line musashino line. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to. In this guide, well help you understand and confidently navigate tokyos complex train. The most famous train line in tokyo is the jr yamanote line, a loop line which connects multiple city centers. For that reason, we have conviniently included a city map complete with markings that show the location of each area and attraction in tokyo. 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. A 10 minute walk west from jr shinjuku station, the tokyo metropolitan government building has 360 degree observatories at the top of both. There are also some jr trains that connect directly with subway lines, etc.
Tokyo oku osaki shinagawa odawara ofuna yokohama kawasaki tachikawa akihabara okachimachi yurakucho tamachi. 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. Print it out and keep this page for your better travel. Bus network official map pdf kyoto bus lines in japanese kyoto subway map and urban railway lines.
The tokyo metro is a rapid transit system in tokyo, japan. But if you are doing enough intercity travel to make the pass worthwhile, and you have a few extra days on the pass, you can certainly use it to travel within tokyo on jr lines. Explore the jr map japan rail pass explore japan by train. 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.
Tokyo metro formerly known as eidan is one of tokyos two subway operators. Find out about everything that is included in the japan rail pass. While the nine tokyo metro lines provide access to many of tokyos city centers and tourist attractions, they alone do not provide the perfect solution for getting around tokyo. Other rapid transit operator in tokyo is the toei subway. 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. Download these useful guides giving you the basics on bathing etiquette, manga and anime, the tokyo train network, museum schedules and walking courses. Most of the many suburban train lines commence at one of the five major stations of the yamanote line. 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. Looking at a map of central tokyos train and subway system can seem like looking at a messy ball of yarn. Shinjuku is the worlds busiest train station, handling over 3. The complete guide to tokyo station live japan travel guide.