What is peak time train in Tokyo?

Throughout Japan, rush hour typically lasts from 7 AM to 9 AM each morning, and 5 PM to 7 PM each evening. These are the times when many residents and going and coming from secular employment. The morning rush hour tends to be a bit heavier than the evening rush hour.



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Avoid the rush hour Welcome to Tokyo's rush hour, which runs approximately between 7.30am-9.30am and 5.30pm-7.30pm, although the mornings are definitely more of a squeeze. If you're not a fan of crowds or have large luggage, it may be worth outside the peak times.

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  • Keihin Tohoku Line (from Ueno to Okachimachi), JR East: 200%
  • Tozai Line (from Kiba to Monzen-Nakacho), Tokyo Metro: 199%
  • Chuo-Sobu Line [Local] (from Kinshicho to Ryogoku), JR East: 199%
  • Chuo Line [Rapid] (from Nakano to Shinjuku), JR East: 194%


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Punctuality of Japan's Railways Even a few minute delay (even 2-3 minutes) will have the train staff sincerely apologizing to passengers for the inconvenience. Train Status information for JR will report delays in the excess of 30 minutes.

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Especially when visiting large cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, you will want to avoid traveling during rush hour. Throughout Japan, rush hour typically lasts from 7 AM to 9 AM each morning, and 5 PM to 7 PM each evening.

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Japan has some of the world's most infamously crowded trains, particularly the nation's capital, Tokyo. International media has photos of school children and businessmen alike crammed like sardines into train cars, with white-gloved attendants packing them in...

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Shibuya Crossing is one of Tokyo's most recognizable sights, pictured in countless films, magazines and blogs. During its busiest times, an estimated 1,000 to 2,500 people forge their way across this intersection every two minutes, enough to quickly fill up a football stadium.

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The best time to visit Tokyo is between March and April and September and November. Autumn ushers in colorful foliage and comfortable temperatures. Spring brings in much of the same, but instead of vibrant fall hues, the foliage you'll see here are cherry blossom trees in full bloom.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan High season is considered to be July, August and September. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is September. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Japan flight deals.

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Not only is Tokyo Station one of the city's biggest stations, but it's also one of the most architecturally pleasing. You might find that hard to believe while trapped in the never-ending warren of underground passageways, but exit from the Marunouchi side and you'll see the station's best face.

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Shinjuku is - and has been for several years now - the busiest train station in the world. As you can see above, it boasts quite staggering passenger numbers, has 12 different train lines running through it, 36 platforms, five different rail companies, and more than 200 entrances and exits.

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Tokyo by day and by night Get Tokyo's busiest shrines and temples to yourself (well, almost) when you arrive early. Most open from 9 am when they are at their quietest. The same can be said for Shinjuku where most shops open from 10 or 11 am, so arrive early to be the first through the door.

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However, in Tokyo, you'll notice that using the Uber app for rides isn't as common as you'd think. In short, yes, you can use Uber in Tokyo, but mostly to hail a taxi. But, more often than not, stopping a random taxi on the street might be faster (and cheaper) than requesting a taxi via the ubiquitous app.

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How Many Days in Advance Should I Buy Tickets? Generally speaking, Japanese train tickets can be purchased 1 month prior to departure but the presale dates vary according to the rail operator.

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Ticket cost The basic fare depends on the travel distance between your departure and destination station. The cost per kilometer is around 20 yen for short distances, and decreases to under 10 yen for longer trips.

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