How to travel in Tokyo during the Rugby World Cup 2019 ?
Yamanote
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Our tips to explore Tokyo and access to the Tokyo Stadium
How to find your way in Tokyo ? which Pass is needed ? Here is our tips selection to prepare the Rubgy World Cup !
Transportation in Tokyo is organized with 2 subway companies and many railway companies. The main railway company is JR East.
The JR Yamanote Line and the JR Chuo Sobu Line are covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
Tokyo stations
Tokyo stations are sometimes quite big but all the signs will help you to find your way. Learn more : Train Platforms marking in Japanese Stations . You will surprised as Japanese stations are also very large commercial areas. Learn more : In Japanese Train Stations.
Tokyo Pass
If you stay in Tokyo, you may need a prepaid PASMO or SUICA Card to travel around and especially in the subway and in the non JR lines.
Please note that the line to access to the Stadium is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
Learn more : Do I need a PASMO Card in Tokyo ?
Pasmo
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Access to Tokyo stadium
Tokyo Stadium is in fact the Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu.
To access to the Stadium you will have to go to Shinjuku Station.
In Shinjuku Station, take the Keio Line from to Tobitakyu (Ajinomoto Stadium) Station.
The stadium is 5 minutes' walk from Tobitakyu (Ajinomoto Stadium) Station.
Ajinomoto Tokyo
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