Discover Tokyo's automated Yurikamome Line - your scenic link to Odaiba and Toyosu

Published on : 06/02/2024
by : Japan Experience

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New Transit Yurikakome line — View from the front window of a Yurikamome Train

The Yurikamome is Tokyo's first driverless, automated transit line linking Shinbashi Station to Toyosu via the artificial island of Odaiba. Named after the black-headed seagull, the official Tokyo metropolitan bird, it has become a popular attraction in itself thanks to its scenic route over Rainbow Bridge with panoramic views.

Yurikamome stations and key stops

Shimbashi Station: connections to major train lines (JR Yamanote, Tokaido, Yokosuka, etc) and Tokyo subwayShiodome Station: access Shiodome area's shops, restaurants, museums Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station: close to Sony Explora Science Museum Daiba Station: main access to Aqua City mall, Diver City Tokyo, hotels Museum of Maritime Science Station: near Miraikan Aomi Station: adjacent to Palette Town mall, Megaweb, TeamLab Borderless Odaiba Tokyo Big Sight Station: serving Tokyo Big Sight convention center Toyosu Station: new Toyosu Market location, Kidzania

Practical information for riding the Yurikamome

Runs approximately every 4-5 minutes, journey from Shinbashi to Toyosu takes about 30 min. First train around 5:40am, last train around midnight. Starting fare is ¥190, up to ¥390 for full route. One-day pass available for ¥820. IC cards like Suica and Pasmo accepted. Ticket machines available at all stations. All stations are wheelchair accessible with elevators and accessible restrooms.

Yurikamome route highlights and what to see

Enjoy a 270-degree loop offering spectacular views as train rises to cross Rainbow Bridge Visit top Odaibaattractions like Palette Town, Diver City, Oedo Onsen, Miraikan museum Discover Tokyo Big Sight, Japan's largest convention center Explore the new Toyosu Market, which replaced the famous Tsukiji Fish Market Have fun at entertainment spots like Megaweb, Kidzania or TeamLab Borderless digital art museum

History and key facts about the Yurikamome

Opened in 1995, then extended to Toyosu in 2006. Is Tokyo's first fully automated transit system controlled entirely by computers. Carries an average of 160,000 passengers per day. Uses rubber-wheeled trains on elevated concrete track guided by side walls. Station announcements are recorded by famous voice actors from anime.