What is the yellow train line in Tokyo?

When choosing your train, you may notice that yellow trains are called Sobu Line, while orange trains are named Chuo line. This distinction identifies the type of service – yellow are local trains, while the rapid trains are orange. Typically, rapid trains run on the main lines.



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With the Japan Rail Pass, you can ride on all JR trains, including the Shinjuku Line, without paying additional fares.

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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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While the metro lines do no accept the JR Pass, other IC Cards, such as the Pasmo and Suica, may be used. These cards give you access to almost any train or bus in Tokyo, and are a perfect complement to the JR Pass.

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You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica for all trains, subways and buses in Osaka. You can also use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica at many shops, especially convenience stores. You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica in other parts of Japan as well. Buy Icoca cards from vending machines at JR stations in Osaka.

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With your Japan Rail Pass The Hikari and Kodama trains on this line are covered by the pass, and can take you from Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka to either Shinagawa Station or Tokyo Station in Tokyo in under 3 hours.

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The JR pass is only worth it if you travel through different cities, if you are just travelling to Tokyo to Kyoto for example, I would just pay on the Suica. You can do the online calculator or just use google to calculate which trip is easier - paying individually on Suica or getting a JR Pass.

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