{"id":429,"date":"2016-10-06T16:19:36","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T14:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?p=429"},"modified":"2026-07-30T10:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T08:00:09","slug":"yamanote-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/yamanote-line","title":{"rendered":"The JR Yamanote Line: Getting Around Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Yamanote line is a <strong>30-station circular JR route<\/strong> connecting central Tokyo\u2019s main districts and transport hubs. A complete loop of the line takes around one hour. It\u2019s included in the JR Pass and can also be paid for using Suica or an individual ticket.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Yamanote line is operated by JR East and is one of the most convenient ways to get around Tokyo. At just over 21 miles long, it connects <strong>Tokyo\u2019s most famous central stations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Yamanote line is also known as the <strong>Tokyo green line<\/strong> because of the color of its trains and the green color used to outline its route on maps.<\/p>\n<p>Travel on the Yamanote Line is <strong>included in the JR Pass<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">JR Pass<\/a> holders can use its loop services to travel between stations around central Tokyo. Read on for our complete guide to the Yamanote line.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Yamanote_linemap\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Yamanote line\u00a0map<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Yamanote_line_ticket_cost_and_fares\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Yamanote line ticket cost and fares<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Operation_times_and_how_to_use_the_Yamanote_line\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Operation times and how to use the Yamanote line<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Yamanote_line_stations\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Yamanote line stations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Connections_with_other_lines\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Connections with other lines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Frequently_asked_questions_about_the_Yamanote_Line\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Frequently asked questions about the Yamanote Line<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Whats_special_about_the_Yamanote_Line\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.1<\/span> What\u2019s special about the Yamanote Line?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_I_use_Suica_on_the_Yamanote_Line\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.2<\/span> Can I use Suica on the Yamanote Line?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_the_Yamanote_Line_a_subway_line\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.3<\/span> Is the Yamanote Line a subway line?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_the_Shinjuku_Line_the_same_as_the_Yamanote_Line\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.4<\/span> Is the Shinjuku Line the same as the Yamanote Line?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_the_Yamanote_Line_covered_by_the_JR_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.5<\/span> Is the Yamanote Line covered by the JR Pass?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Yamanote_linemap\">Yamanote line\u00a0map<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the map below, you can find the <strong>Yamanote line marked in green<\/strong>, with the major stations indicated in bold.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12613\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12613\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-12613 size-full\" title=\"Yamanote line map\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/yamanote-line-tokyo-2020.jpg\" alt=\"Yamonote line map, Tokyo\" width=\"800\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/yamanote-line-tokyo-2020.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/yamanote-line-tokyo-2020-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/yamanote-line-tokyo-2020-768x708.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12613\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yamanote line and metropolitan JR lines map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Yamanote_line_ticket_cost_and_fares\"><strong>Yamanote line ticket cost and fares<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yamanote Line fares depend on the distance traveled. Adult single fares range <strong>from \u00a5160 to \u00a5620 <\/strong>with an individual paper ticket, or from \u00a5155 to \u00a5616 when paying with Suica or another compatible IC card.<\/p>\n<p>A journey covering approximately the full 34.5 km loop falls within the <strong>31\u201335 km fare band<\/strong>. It costs \u00a5620 with a paper ticket or \u00a5616 with an IC card, although passengers normally travel between two different stations rather than entering and exiting at the same station.<\/p>\n<p>Travel on the Yamanote Line is <strong>included in the nationwide JR Pass<\/strong> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/jr-east-south-hokkaido-rail-pass\">JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass<\/a>. You can also tap in and out with Suica, or purchase an individual ticket from a station ticket machine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Operation_times_and_how_to_use_the_Yamanote_line\"><strong>Operation times and how to use the Yamanote line<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yamanote Line services generally operate <strong>from around 4:30 am until approximately 1:20 am<\/strong> the following morning. However, first and last train times vary by station, direction and day, so check the timetable for your departure station.<\/p>\n<p>The line serves <strong>30 stations<\/strong>, and every Yamanote Line train stops at each station on its route. Trains operate in two directions: the clockwise outer loop and the counter-clockwise inner loop.<\/p>\n<p>Check the station signs or platform displays for the direction and major stations listed. You can take either direction, so choose the one that reaches your destination in fewer stops.<\/p>\n<p>During rush hour, trains generally run every 2 to 3 minutes. Outside peak periods, they usually run <strong>every 3 to 4 minutes<\/strong>, although frequency may vary depending on the time and day.<\/p>\n<p>A complete journey around the loop takes <strong>approximately one hour<\/strong>. Services may operate differently during holidays or engineering works, including around New Year, so check the latest timetable before traveling.<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-shortcode-element image-left\"><div class=\"image-container desktop\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-pass-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Buy the JR Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\"><div class=\"custom-title\">Unlimited train travel in Japan<\/div><div class=\"image-container mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-pass-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  alt=\"Buy the JR Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"custom-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Unlimited access to transportation across Japan for 7, 14, or 21 days on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All Shinkansen trains<\/li>\n<li>Rapid and Local JR trains<\/li>\n<li>JR bus and ferry services<\/li>\n<li>Airport Transfers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A single ticket, huge savings.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\" class=\"custom-button\">Buy your JR Pass<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Yamanote_line_stations\">Yamanote line stations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The JR Yamanote line is a circular line that includes many\u00a0of the city\u2019s <strong>main train stations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of <strong>the principa<\/strong><strong>l<\/strong><strong> stations<\/strong> served by the Yamanote line:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shinjuku-station\"><strong>JR Shinjuku Station<\/strong><\/a>: One of Tokyo\u2019s busiest transport hubs, with connections to numerous JR, private railway and subway lines. You can also take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-express\">Narita Express<\/a> to Narita Airport from here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JR Yoyogi Station<\/strong>: Located near the north entrance of the Meiji Shrine, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/yoyogi-park\">Yoyogi Park<\/a>, and the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/harajuku-station-tokyo\"><strong>JR Harajuku Station<\/strong><\/a>: The gateway to Harajuku district, Meiji Shrine, and the shops around Takeshita Street.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shibuya-station\"><strong>JR Shibuya Station<\/strong><\/a>: A major shopping and entertainment hub, famous for Shibuya Crossing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JR Meguro Station<\/strong>: Serves the Meguro area and provides connections to the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Toei Mita Line and Tokyu Meguro Line.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shinagawa-station\"><strong>JR Shinagawa Station<\/strong><\/a>: Provides connection with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen line<\/a>, Narita Express, and several JR lines.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/takanawa-gateway-station\"><strong>JR Takanawa Gateway Station<\/strong><\/a>: The newest station on the Yamanote line, opened in March 2020. It&#8217;s also served by the Keihin-Tohoku Line.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-train-station\"><strong>JR Tokyo Station<\/strong><\/a>: The central station, as well as a terminal station for several Shinkansen bullet trains.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/akihabara-station\"><strong>JR Akihabara Station<\/strong><\/a>: The gateway to Akihabara\u2019s electronics, gaming and anime district, with connections to other JR services and the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/ueno-station\"><strong>JR Ueno Station<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; A major interchange for Shinkansen services towards northern Japan, as well as several JR and Tokyo Metro lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below is the complete list of Yamanote Line stations in counter-clockwise order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>North side<\/strong>: Nippori \u2013 Nishi-Nippori \u2013 Tabata \u2013 Komagome \u2013 Sugamo \u2013 Otsuka \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/ikebukuro-station\">Ikebukuro<\/a> \u2013 Mejiro<\/li>\n<li><strong>West side<\/strong>: Takadanobaba \u2013 Shin-Okubo \u2013 Shinjuku \u2013 Yoyogi \u2013 Harajuku \u2013 Shibuya \u2013 Ebisu \u2013 Meguro \u2013 Gotanda<\/li>\n<li><strong>South side<\/strong>: Osaki \u2013 Shinagawa \u2013 Takagawa Gateway\u2013 Tamachi \u2013 Hamamatsucho \u2013 Shimbashi \u2013 Yurakucho<\/li>\n<li><strong>East side<\/strong>: Tokyo \u2013 Kanda \u2013 Akihabara \u2013 Okachimachi \u2013 Ueno \u2013 Uguisudani<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Connections_with_other_lines\">Connections with other lines<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Yamanote Line offers convenient transfers to several other JR services. The following lines are also <strong>covered by the nationwide JR Pass<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/chuo-sobu-line\"><strong>Chuo line<\/strong><\/a>: Change at Shinjuku, Kanda, or Tokyo. Chuo\u2013Sobu local services are also available at Yoyogi and Akihabara.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-express\"><strong>Narita Express<\/strong><\/a>: Direct services to Narita Airport stop at Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, and Shinjuku.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-monorail\"><strong>Tokyo Monorail<\/strong><\/a>: Change at Hamamatsucho for services to Haneda Airport.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/keihin-tohoku-line\"><strong>Keihin-Tohoku line<\/strong><\/a>: Change at Tabata, Nippori, Uguisudani, Ueno, Akihabara, Kanda, Tokyo, Yurakucho, Shimbashi, Hamamatsucho, Tamachi, Takanawa Gateway, or Shinagawa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chuo-Sobu line<\/strong>: Change at Shinjuku, Yoyogi, or Akihabara.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/jr-saikyo-line\"><strong>Saikyo line<\/strong><\/a>: Change at Osaki, Ebisu, Shibuya, Shinjuku or Ikebukuro.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_the_Yamanote_Line\">Frequently asked questions about the Yamanote Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Whats_special_about_the_Yamanote_Line\">What\u2019s special about the Yamanote Line?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Yamanote Line is considered to be an essential part of <strong>central Tokyo\u2019s transport network<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Its continuous loop links many of the city\u2019s busiest <strong>commercial, cultural, and entertainment districts<\/strong>, so passengers can get easy connections to other rail and subway services.<\/p>\n<p>As trains run frequently in both directions, you can usually reach your destination without checking a detailed timetable. Its <strong>distinctive light green branding<\/strong> also makes the line easy to identify on trains, station signs, and maps.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_I_use_Suica_on_the_Yamanote_Line\">Can I use Suica on the Yamanote Line?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>you can use Suica<\/strong> to travel on the Yamanote Line. Tap your card or mobile Suica at the ticket gate when entering the station and tap again when leaving at your destination.<\/p>\n<p>Your fare is calculated and deducted from the card automatically. Make sure your Suica <strong>has sufficient credit<\/strong> before traveling. Other compatible transport IC cards, including PASMO, can also be used on the Yamanote Line.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_the_Yamanote_Line_a_subway_line\">Is the Yamanote Line a subway line?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, the Yamanote Line is not a subway. It\u2019s an urban railway operated by JR East, and most of its route<strong> runs above ground<\/strong> around central Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p>However, many Yamanote Line stations offer<strong> connections to Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway services<\/strong>. This makes the line a useful link between Tokyo\u2019s railway and subway networks.<\/p>\n<p>Yamanote trains are identified by their<strong> light green color<\/strong>, while subway lines use their own names, colors, and station numbering systems.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_the_Shinjuku_Line_the_same_as_the_Yamanote_Line\">Is the Shinjuku Line the same as the Yamanote Line?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The Toei Shinjuku Line and the JR Yamanote Line are<strong> separate railway services<\/strong> operated by different companies.<\/p>\n<p>The Toei Shinjuku Line is a subway route running across Tokyo, while the Yamanote Line is a circular JR East railway around central Tokyo. <strong>Both lines serve Shinjuku<\/strong>, so passengers can transfer between them there.<\/p>\n<p>Be careful not to confuse the Toei Shinjuku Line with Shinjuku Station, which is one of the main stations on the Yamanote Line.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_the_Yamanote_Line_covered_by_the_JR_Pass\">Is the Yamanote Line covered by the JR Pass?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Travel on the Yamanote Line is <strong>fully covered by the nationwide JR Pass<\/strong> because the route is operated by JR East.<\/p>\n<p>Pass holders can <strong>use the automatic ticket gates<\/strong> and take Yamanote Line trains without buying an additional ticket. Your JR Pass covers travel between all 30 stations on the loop, making the line particularly useful for visiting central Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p>The regional <strong>JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass<\/strong> also covers the Yamanote Line.<br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What\u2019s special about the Yamanote Line?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Yamanote Line is considered to be an essential part of central Tokyo\u2019s transport network. 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