Shinjuku currently holds the Guiness World Record for busiest train station. Even for locals, the experience at the station can be maddening – there are 12 train lines, 36 platforms and over...

Jun 26, 2016 · Not to worry : most Japanese trains are not nearly as crowded as that, and traveling on them will be an essential part of your next trip, be it local trains within towns or …

Sep 17, 2014 · You usually need to ride Saikyo line for 20-40 minutes, and Marunouchi line for 2-15 minutes depends on the location. If you ride the Saikyo line’s train for 30-40 minutes on a …

Nov 16, 2020 · Because the trains are so convenient in Japan, it may be hard for some travelers to avoid crowded times. Sometimes you can see tourists in the jam-packed trains looking …

The rush hours peak between 8am and 9am in the morning and shortly after 5pm in the evening; however, morning rush hours tend to be more concentrated and heavier than evening rush …

Jun 15, 2022 · Learn to plan ahead and how to avoid crowds in Japanese trains and subways. Check out our travel tips and move around wisely with the JR Pass. +34 93 547 88 66

Nov 15, 2024 · Japanese trains are famous for their punctuality, but they are also infamous for being overcrowded. During peak times, especially between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, trains are …

Apr 17, 2019 · This guide to surviving the crowded commuter trains of urban Japan is based on experiences and savvy gleaned by this commuter after years of squeezing onto one of Tokyo's …

Oct 11, 2018 · For those who wish to enjoy Japan without the rush hour, try to ride the early trains or the late trains. Japanese railway systems open in the early hours of 5 AM and close as late …

May 9, 2020 · We’ve all seen the videos of the professional train pushers, or oshiya (押し屋), shoving people into crowded trains in Japan. The Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, …