The large city of Tokyo is divided into a number of special wards or municipalities. Tokyo’s Shibuya ward is home to the neighborhood of Ebisu, which contains a JR East railway station of the same name.
Trains & Transportation
This section of our blog is dedicated to the public transportation in Japan, available for free to all Japan Rail Pass holders.
If you want to learn more about how to locate and take your trains from Tokyo or Kyoto stations; how to arrive in central Tokyo from Narita Airport, by taking the Narita Express (N’EX); how to ride the JR buses in the major cities or take the Miyajima ferry from Hiroshima, this section is for you.
You will also enjoy a number of comprehensive routes on how to arrive from one city to another; where to look for accurate online timetables; where and how to transfer between stations and more.
Exploring the JR Saikyo Line
The JR Saikyo Line, or Saikyo-sen, connects Osaki Station in Tokyo and Omiya Station in Saitama Prefecture. Opened in 1885 and is operated by the East Japan Railway Company, or JR East. Over a million passengers utilize the JR Saikyo Line each day.
Kyushu Shinkansen line complete guide
Ready to discover all that Kyushu has to offer? You can use your Japan Rail Pass to travel to and around Kyushu in style via the Shinkansen bullet train.
The Kyushu Shinkansen connects the cities of Fukuoka and Kagoshima. In this way, it also provides a rapid connection between the northern and southern portions of the siland.
Sendagaya station travel guide
Sendagaya Station is located in the Shibuya special ward of Tokyo. It first opened its doors in 1904. As of 2011, Sendagaya Station was serving more than 20,000 passengers daily.
Sendagaya Station will have the special privilege of helping visitors access the New National Stadium for the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Yoyogi Station travel guide
Yoyogi Station first opened its doors in 1906. Today, the two stations that make up Yoyogi Station serve nearly 100,000 passengers daily. As part of the Yamanote Loop, Yoyogi is a popular station, especially for those attending a sporting event or seeking an escape from the city in the spacious Yoyogi Park and its environs.
Yoyogi will also serve as an important hub during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Plan your trip today with the aid of this handy travel guide.
Hamamatsucho Station Travel Guide
If you’re traveling in Tokyo, you might find yourself passing through Hamamatsucho Station. It’s located in the Hamamatsucho business and commercial district of Tokyo’s Minato special ward and provides access to top attractions in the Tokyo Bay area.
This station is over 100 years old, having first opened in 1909. Today, it serves around 150,000 travelers daily, including commuters and tourists alike. This guide explains how to navigate Hamamatsucho Station with your JR Pass for smooth and easy travel.