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Old June 13th, 2008, 09:06 PM posted to rec.travel.asia
Prophet of the Way[_3_]
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Default New subway lines opens in Tokyo

A new subway line opened in Tokyo June 14th 2008 (Sat). It links
Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.

The Harajuku stop is called Meiji-Jinguu-mae. The Shinjuku stop is
Shinjuku-sanchome (Shinjuku 3). Note that there are express trains that
skip Meiji-Jinguu-mae.

The line provides a direct link between popular tourist destinations.
This makes the subway one-day open pass attractive:
http://www.tokyometro.jp/global/en/t...lueticket.html

The latest subway map is available he
http://www.tokyometro.jp/global/en/service/index.html

A detailed guide, aimed at long-term residents:
http://groups.google.co.jp/group/fj....a10c5ec9810d8b
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Old June 14th, 2008, 10:01 AM posted to rec.travel.asia
Gerald Oliver Swift
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Default New subway lines opens in Tokyo


"Prophet of the Way" wrote in message
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A new subway line opened in Tokyo June 14th 2008 (Sat). It links Shibuya,
Harajuku, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.

The Harajuku stop is called Meiji-Jinguu-mae. The Shinjuku stop is
Shinjuku-sanchome (Shinjuku 3). Note that there are express trains that
skip Meiji-Jinguu-mae.

The line provides a direct link between popular tourist destinations. This
makes the subway one-day open pass attractive:
http://www.tokyometro.jp/global/en/t...lueticket.html

The latest subway map is available he
http://www.tokyometro.jp/global/en/service/index.html

A detailed guide, aimed at long-term residents:
http://groups.google.co.jp/group/fj....a10c5ec9810d8b



Having recently spent six days sightseeing in Tokyo, I used the subway twice
(out to Asakusa).
90% of the sights in central Tokyo lie on the JR Yamanote Line and the train
is a much quicker way to get around.
It is also free to JR Pass holders.

Gerry


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Old June 14th, 2008, 05:01 PM posted to rec.travel.asia
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Default New subway lines opens in Tokyo

On 2008-06-14 02:01:01 -0700, "Gerald Oliver Swift" said:

Having recently spent six days sightseeing in Tokyo, I used the subway twice
(out to Asakusa).
90% of the sights in central Tokyo lie on the JR Yamanote Line and the train
is a much quicker way to get around.
It is also free to JR Pass holders.


I've been visiting almost every year for about the same period of time.
I'm on the subway a lot at least half the coming-and-going. Clearly
we have differing viewpoints of what "the sights" are in Tokyo.
--
Thank you and have a nice day.

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Old June 19th, 2008, 08:50 PM posted to rec.travel.asia
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Default New subway lines opens in Tokyo


Having recently spent six days sightseeing in Tokyo, I used the subway
twice (out to Asakusa).
90% of the sights in central Tokyo lie on the JR Yamanote Line and the
train is a much quicker way to get around.
It is also free to JR Pass holders.


I've been visiting almost every year for about the same period of time.
I'm on the subway a lot at least half the coming-and-going. Clearly we
have differing viewpoints of what "the sights" are in Tokyo.


There are several places not on the JR network, better served by the
subway: Roppongi, Akasaka, Asukusa, Tsukiji, Kabuki-za, Jimbocho.

On the other hand Tokyo Disney Land is beside a JR station (Maihama),
while the nearest subway stop requires a bus ride.

Tokyo Metro sightseeing page:
http://www.tokyometro.jp/global/en/t...spotindex.html

JR East also has info for foreign tourists. These pages cover the whole
of eastern/northern Honshu and there is no focus on Tokyo:
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/trips/index.html

The subway offers a fine mesh in Tokyo but there are shortcomings.

1. There are two subway companies (Tokyo Metro and Toei). Through
tickets are available, but expensive. In fact it takes effort just to
figure out which lines belong to which from the subway map.

2. Transfers between subway lines often involve long walks. In some
places you have to leave the station once and re-enter. If you use the
automatic gate in such places, the machine, not knowing that you intend
to travel further, will swallow your ticket. (You should use the manned
booth in such cases or whenever you feel unsure.)

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Old June 20th, 2008, 12:35 AM posted to rec.travel.asia
Steve Cain
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Default New subway lines opens in Tokyo

1. There are two subway companies (Tokyo Metro and Toei). Through
tickets are available, but expensive. In fact it takes effort just to
figure out which lines belong to which from the subway map.


Here is a pretty good deal for the Tokyo sightseer. JR local + ALL subways

http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/pass/tokyo_furii.html

If you intend on using this option...PRINT this url out....it has the pass
in Japanese so you will not need a UN interpreter. s


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Old June 20th, 2008, 09:46 PM posted to rec.travel.asia
Prophet of the Way[_3_]
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Default New subway lines opens in Tokyo


Having recently spent six days sightseeing in Tokyo, I used the subway
twice (out to Asakusa).
90% of the sights in central Tokyo lie on the JR Yamanote Line and the
train is a much quicker way to get around.
It is also free to JR Pass holders.


I've been visiting almost every year for about the same period of time.
I'm on the subway a lot at least half the coming-and-going. Clearly we
have differing viewpoints of what "the sights" are in Tokyo.


There are several places not on the JR network, better served by the
subway: Roppongi, Akasaka, Asukusa, Tsukiji, Kabuki-za, Jimbocho.

On the other hand Tokyo Disney Land is beside a JR station (Maihama),
while the nearest subway stop (Urayasu) is 25 minutes by bus.

Tokyo Metro sightseeing page:
http://www.tokyometro.jp/global/en/t...spotindex.html

JR East also has info for foreign tourists. These pages cover the whole
of eastern/northern Honshu and there is no focus on Tokyo:
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/trips/index.html

The subway offers a fine mesh in Tokyo but there are shortcomings.

1. There are two subway companies (Tokyo Metro and Toei). Through
tickets are available, but expensive. In fact it takes effort just to
figure out which lines belong to which from the subway map.

2. Transfers between subway lines often involve long walks. In some
places you have to leave the station once and re-enter. If you use the
automatic gate in such places, the machine, not knowing that you intend
to travel further, will swallow your ticket. (You should use the manned
booth in such cases or whenever you feel unsure.)
 




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