Getting to Tokyo by Train

Getting to Tokyo by Train

Tokyo, the largest city in Japan and one of the most busy cities in the world, is easily accessible from various parts of the world by air, rail, road and sea. Owing to its enhancing commercial importance, the city is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination. Consequently, transport and communication have developed considerably over the years. Tokyo is well-connected by railway services with the other places in the world. Get to know more about it from our authentic Getting to Tokyo by Train.

Tokyo offers a marvelous system of rail networks and subways. The stylish and trendy superfast trains of Tokyo are renowned throughout the world. The trains are equipped with highly modern technology and provide a smooth, comfortable and relaxing journey. The bullet train Shinkansen is quite popular. It offers spectacular views of the beautiful Japanese countryside including Mount Fuji. Central Tokyo is surrounded by the popular Japan Railways, Yamanote which establishes a link with places like, Shinjuku, Harajuko, Shibuya, Tokyo Station, Akihabara, Ueno and Ikebukero. The Chuo Line touches the places of Shinjuko, Ochanomizu and Tokyo Station. The Sobu Line connects places like Akihabara and some major museums in Ryogoku. In order to reach Asakusa, the Ginza Subway Line will suffice your need. For visiting Tokyo Tower and Tsukiji Fish Market, you can use the Hibiya Subway. The Marunouchi Subway Line is another significant subway linking Shinjuku, Ginza, Tokyo, Ochanomizu and Ikebukero. The Yokosuka Line will take you to Kamakura and the Tokaido Line to Fujisawa.

Getting to Tokyo by Train also provides information on other railway lines. The Odakyu Private Railway Line will take you to places like Fujisawa and Enoshima. If you want to reach Mount Takao and Sanrio Puroland, you can avail the Keio Private Line. The railway companies own their separate ticket machines and platforms.

The minimum ticket is ¥160 which is valid for three stations. You can get an English or Japanese Subway map on the web. You can get hold of metro cards to purchase tickets in most of the stations. The Japan Rail Pass is also available which is applicable to all the Japan Railways trains and also the Bullet trains. Japanese railways also give quite a reasonable discount on train fares.you can reserve your seat on the exclusive Green Car and enjoy a top class luxury.
The Japan Travel Bureau publishes the timetable book for the trains - Jikokuhyo. It makes traveling easier.

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