Category: Tokyo
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Tokyu Railways
Tokyu Corporation, commonly known as Tokyu Railways, is a private railway company in Japan that operates a network of lines in the Greater Tokyo area. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Tokyo. It is one of the major railway operators in the Tokyo metropolitan area, along with Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway,…
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Keisei Railways
Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd., commonly known as Keisei Railways, is a private railway company in Japan that operates a network of lines in the Greater Tokyo area and Chiba Prefecture. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Chiba. It is one of the major railway operators in the Tokyo metropolitan area,…
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Yamanote Line
The Yamanote Line is a railway loop line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It is one of the busiest and most important railway lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area, serving as a key transportation artery for commuters and tourists alike. The Yamanote Line connects central Tokyo with its suburbs…
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Chiba Prefecture
Chiba Prefecture is located in the Kanto region of Japan, on the eastern coast of Honshu island. It is the capital of the prefecture and is located just east of Tokyo. Chiba is known for its beautiful beaches, including Inubosaki Beach and Kamogawa Beach, and is a popular destination for swimming, surfing, and other water…
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Narita Airport
Narita International Airport, also known as Tokyo Narita Airport, is the main international airport serving the Tokyo metropolitan area in Japan. It is located in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) east of central Tokyo. Narita Airport is a major hub for international flights and is one of the busiest airports in Japan.…
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Haneda Airport
🛬 Haneda Airport: Your Convenient Connection to Tokyo and Beyond 🔗 Useful Links Discover all the amenities and services offered at Haneda Airport and find your way there with ease using Google Maps. ✨ A Glimpse into Haneda Airport Haneda Airport is not just Tokyo’s primary domestic airport but also a gateway that connects the…
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Tokyo Station
A little bit London, a little bit New York where Tokyo is tinged with the West Marunouchi, TokyoWhen the first Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1590 began to lay hands on the Edo castle that would later become the home of the shogun (in fact a king) who would rule over all of Japan from Kanto…
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JR Rail Pass
Japan Rail Pass: costs, when it pays, how it works The Japan Rail Pass is a pass for convenient travel from one city to another in Japan, saving on the high ticket price, of the highly efficient trains. Who can buy it It is designed for non-Japanese tourists who travel to Japan as “temporary visitors.”…
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Buses – how they works
CITY BUSES.Unlike Kyoto, buses are less used in Tokyo than the subway. During your trip to Japan, you are unlikely to take a city bus in the capital. Bus routes mainly cover those areas of the city that are not reached by subway or train lines.One of the main companies that runs this service is…
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Subways Tokyo
THE TOKYO SUBWAY Version françaiseThe Tokyo Metro consists of 13 lines and 274 stations. 9 lines are operated by Tokyo Metro and the other 4 by Toei.As in all subways there are various types of tickets. A single ticket costs 170 to 320 yen for Tokyo Metro (depending on the distance you travel). Toei prices,…