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The Yamanote Line is Tokyo's most important train line. It is a circular line which connects Tokyo's major city centers. A trip around the whole circle takes approximately one hour.
Even though a single train on the Yamanote Line is roughly 200 meters long, there are departures about every two to four minutes in each direction.
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Below are more details about the stations of the Yamanote Line starting and ending at Shinjuku in their actual, counter-clockwise order:
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Shinjuku Station is Japan's busiest train station. It is located in the middle of the large Shinjuku business, entertainment and shopping district. Many suburban train lines commence at Shinjuku Station.
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The north entrance of the Meiji Shrine can be accessed from Yoyogi Station.
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Harajuku is a shopping and entertainment district for young people, especially teenagers. The main entrance to Meiji Shrine is located next to Harajuku Station.
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Shibuya is a large shopping and business district particularly popular among the younger generations. Several suburban train lines commence at Shibuya Station.
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Closest station to Yebisu Garden Place.
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The Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen trains stop at Shinagawa Station. Shinagawa is the closest JR station to Sengakuji Temple.
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Hamamatsucho is the closest JR station to the Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple. It is also the terminal station of the Tokyo Monorail, which connects central Tokyo with the domestic Haneda Airport.
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Shimbashi is a large business area and the closest JR station to the Tsukiji Fish Market, Shiodome Shiosite and Hama Rikyu Gardens.
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Yurakucho Station is the closest JR station to the Sakuradamon entrance gate of the Imperial Palace and to the famous Ginza shopping and entertainment district.
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Tokyo Station is the terminal station of all shinkansen lines. It is located in the prestigious Marunouchi business district, the Imperial Palace and the Imperial Palace East Gardens. Many suburban train lines pass through or commence at Tokyo Station.
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Akihabara Station is located just next to Akihabara Electric Town, a large shopping area for electronics.
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The Ameyoko shopping street starts at Okachimachi Station.
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The shinkansen trains to northern Japan stop at Ueno Station. The Ueno Park and the Ameyoko shopping street are located next to the station. Many suburban train lines commence at Ueno Station.
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Rikugien Garden is just south of Komagome Station.
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Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo's largest shopping and entertainment districts. Several suburban train lines commence at Ikebukuro Station.
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