Getting around Tokyo with the Yamanote line 山手線

Opened in 1885, the Yamanote line ( Yamanote-sen in Japanese) is still, 130 years after its entry into service, essential to the smooth running of Tokyo. This circular line , which circles Tokyo from North to South and East to West, connects a total of 30 stations, all of which are connected to the city's many other metro companies.

Each station also stands by his original music announcing the arrival of a train, for example the recovery of th e theme anime Astro Boy; a whole culture!

The Yamanote is first and foremost a 34.5 km route covered in one hour by trainsets that follow one another every two minutes during the day ... and every 30 seconds during rush hour! The line transports an average of 3.55 million people every day, or an annual attendance of ... 1.3 billion passengers !

A word of advice : avoid rush hour, unless of course you want to experience the "rush" once like a Japanese salaryman!

Visit Tokyo with the Yamanote

The Yamanote line takes you to the most emblematic districts of Tokyo:

• Shibuya : the trendy district of Japanese youth
• Harajuku : hotspot of Tokyo street fashion
• Shinjuku : ses milliers d'izakaya et de bars noctures
• Ikebukuro : the great mix between consumption and popular culture
• Ueno : immersed in retro Tokyo
• Akihabara : high-tech and Otaku culture
• Tokyo : the historic, cultural, business and shopping center!

Ready for orbit? Arm yourself with a Suica or Pasmo transport card to easily take the Yamanote line and mingle with Tokyoites!