Transfer between Shinkansen and Yamanote Line at Shinagawa

Now that all the Tokaido Shinkansen trains stop at Shinagawa, connections between Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro have become much more convenient than before.
This time I'd show how to transfer from Shinkansen to Yamanote Line and Narita Express at Shinagawa Station.

Link to Shinagawa Station map


The Shinkansen train arrives on track #21 or 22.
This photo was taken at another station.


Shinkansen Shinagawa south transfer exit ( located on the left side on the map.)


As soon as you exit the Shinkansen premises, turn on the right, and go straight on. Those who catch the Yamanote Line, walk to the end of the hallway.


Those who head to Narita Airport by Narita Express, turn to the right as soon as you see this signpost, and go downstairs. There is a lift on the right on this photo.


The Narita Express leaves from #13 except for the ones originating at this station. They leave from #14, the opposite side on the platform.


Narita Express


When you spot this signboard, go downstairs. The Shibuya, Shinjuku bound train leaves from #2 and Shimbashi bound from #1.

If you'd like use the elevator to the Yamanote Line track, follow the signposts shown below:



First turn to the left, and keep walking.




Turn to the right at the corner.




Then you'll find the lift on your right. A bit of a walk from the Shinkansen track.




Then take the train to your destination.


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Japan Airpass

Even though a Japan Railpass is very popular among foreign tourists, airpasses sold by Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) can be of great use depending on your destinations.
They have officially published the fares at least until the end of September, 2009. Would like to introduce the details of the passes.

One common element through all the following four passes is that they are exclusively sold outside Japan, before you make a trip to Japan on an international flight.



Type of passes and prices at a glance ( currency: Japanese Yen )

-----	JAL		ANA
# of coupons	Oneworld Visit Japan	Welcome to Japan	S.Alliance Japan*1	ANA Visit Japan
1	10,000	unavailable	11,000	unavailable
2	20,000	26,000	22,000	26,000
3	30,000	39,000	33,000	39,000
4	40,000	52,000	44,000	52,000
5	50,000	65,000	55,000	65,000
Who to fly*2	Oneworld carrier	Any airline	S.Alliance carrier*3	Any airline

*1: ANA Star Alliance Japan Airpass
*2: Who to fly with to and from Japan
*3: Star Alliance carrier

You can fly any sector(s) served by these airlines, including their subsidiary, in Japan on these passes.


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Index on this page ( Links to each item )

1) JAL Oneworld Yokoso / Visit Japan Fare

2) JAL Welcome to Japan Fare

3) ANA Star Alliance Japan Airpass

4) ANA Visit Japan Fare

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1) JAL Oneworld Yokoso / Visit Japan Fare

Published period: from now until the end of March, 2012 on a first flight basis
Applicable to: basically foreign visitors flying into and out of Japan with Oneworld carriers such as BA, AA, CX, JL, QF, AY etc

Prices: 10,000 yen per sector + consumption tax 5% + airport service charge at HND (100yen), NGO (200yen) and KKJ (100yen)
Number of coupons you can purchase: between 1 and 5

Blackout periods: From 05 August 2011 to 16 August 2011, from 23 December 2011 to 05 January 2012
Booking and ticketing period: from 330 days prior to the flight date to just before you fly to Japan; The first flight's booking must be fixed and is unchangeable, though an earlier flight may be permitted on a standby basis at the airport on the day of departure, while the rest of the sectors can be left open.

Validity: for 2 months after the first flight on all JAL and two regional subsidiaries' flights in Japan
Sold at: your travel agency, your carrier on the international segment or the nearby JAL branch, ALL OUTSIDE OF JAPAN

Link to JAL site


2) JAL Welcome to Japan Fare

Published period: from now until the end of March, 2012 on a first flight basis
Applicable to: basically foreign visitors flying into and out of Japan with any airline regardless of alliance

Prices: 13,000 yen per sector + consumption tax 5% + airport service charge at HND (100yen), NGO (200yen) and KKJ (100yen)
Number of coupons you can purchase: between 2 and 5

Blackout periods: From 8 July 2011 to 31 August 2011, from 09 December 2011 to 05 January 2012, from 04 March 2012 to 31 March 2012
Booking and ticketing period: from 330 days prior to the flight date to just before you fly to Japan; The first flight's booking must be fixed and is unchangeable, though an earlier flight may be permitted on a standby basis at the airport on the day of departure, while the rest of the sectors can be left open.

Validity: for 2 months after the first flight on all JAL and two regional subsidiaries' flights in Japan
Sold at: your travel agency or the nearby JAL branch, ALL OUTSIDE OF JAPAN

Link to JAL site

JAL official site for schedule search




3) ANA Star Alliance Japan Airpass
Published period: from now until the end of March, 2012 on a first flight basis
Applicable to: basically foreign visitors flying into and out of Japan with Star Alliance carriers such as UA, LH, SQ, AC, NH, TG, NZ, SK, OZ etc

Prices: 11,000 yen per sector + airport service charge at HND (100yen), NGO (200yen) and KKJ (100yen) + consumption tax 5% (exempt if the first or, and the last flights are connected to the international flights within 24 hours when you fly in and out of Japan.)
Number of coupons you can purchase: between 1 and 5

Blackout periods: 05 AUG 2011 - 16 AUG 2011, 23 Dec 2011 - 4 Jan 2012.
Booking and ticketing period: from 60 days prior to the first flight date to just before you fly to Japan; The first flight's booking must be fixed and is unchangeable, though an earlier flight may be permitted on a standby basis at the airport on the day of departure, while the rest of the sectors can be left open.

Validity: for 60 days from the first flight on all ANA and Air Nippon flights in Japan
Sold at: your travel agency, your international segment Star Alliance carrier or the nearby ANA branch ALL OUTSIDE OF JAPAN

Other regulations: Those who visit Japan on a short stay can buy this airpass.
You need to produce your international ticket out of Japan to the ANA rep when you board the plane on this pass.

Link to ANA site in Japanese
Link to ANA site in English


4) ANA Visit Japan Fare

Published period: from now until the end of March, 2012 on a first flight basis
Applicable to: basically foreign visitors flying into and out of Japan with any airline regardless of alliance

Prices: 13,000 yen per sector + airport service charge at HND (100yen), NGO (200yen) and KKJ (100yen) + consumption tax 5% (exempt if the first or, and the last flights are connected to the international flights within 24 hours when you fly in and out of Japan.)
Number of coupons you can purchase: between 2 and 5

Blackout periods: 08 JUL 2011 - 31 AUG 2011, 9 Dec 2011- 9 Jan 2012
Booking and ticketing period: from 60 days prior to the first flight date to just before you fly to Japan; The first flight's booking must be fixed and is unchangeable, though an earlier flight may be permitted on a standby basis at the airport on the day of departure, while the rest of the sectors can be left open.

Validity: for 60 days from the following day of the first flight on all ANA and Air Nippon flights in Japan
Sold at: your travel agency or the nearby ANA branch ALL OUTSIDE OF JAPAN

Other regulations: Those who visit Japan on a short stay can buy this airpass.
You need to produce your international ticket out of Japan to the ANA rep when you board the plane on this pass.

Link to ANA site in Japanese
Link to ANA site in English

ANA official site for schedule search, and online bookings



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