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Getting around

JR · LOOP LINE

Yamanote Line

~60 min per loop · every few minutes
Quick answer

The JR Yamanote Line is a loop connecting Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno and Akihabara. A full loop takes about an hour and trains come every few minutes.

TOKYO METRO · TOEI

Subway

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Quick answer

Tokyo has two subway operators, Tokyo Metro (9 lines) and Toei (4 lines). Every line has a letter and every station a number: G09 is the Ginza Line, station 9.

IC CARD · HOWTO

Suica / PASMO on your phone

  1. Open Wallet and tap +
  2. Choose Transit Card
  3. Pick Suica or PASMO
  4. Top up with Apple Pay
  5. Set it as Express Transit, then tap the gate

Android: most phones bought outside Japan can't add Suica. Get a physical Welcome Suica at the airport.

From the airport to your area

Choose your airport and where you're heading. The lines you need light up on the map.

Arriving at
Going to

How to get there: Narita Airport → Shinjuku

  1. Narita Express (JR)Narita Airport → Shinjuku

✓ No change needed

Airport Limousine buses also run to many major stations and hotels, handy with big luggage.

Timetables change. Check the operator's website or a route app before you travel.

Simplified map: dashed lines show the rest of the trip.

Airports & Shinkansen

Tap a card for access details.

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