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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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New subway lines opens in Tokyo
"Prophet of the Way" wrote in message ... 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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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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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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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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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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