Tokyo is a city of many neighborhoods. In about one hour, you can take the above-the-ground, glass-windowed JR Yamanote line, on a 34.5 km (21.4 miles) loop around the center of the city. Some of the major station include Yūrakuchō (Ginza area), Shibuya, Shinjuku, Marunouchi (called “Tokyo Station”) and Ikebukuro. The train makes 29 stops in all and is a good way to get your bearings. With a JR East or All Japan rail pass, you can hop on and off all day for no added cost. This gives you a chance to explore individual neighborhoods easily on foot. More information on what you can see using this line can be found at the new JR East Service Center at Tokyo Station...

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