The "true" Yamanote line

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Have you ever heard of Yamanote line?

B Train Shorty JR East Series E231 Yamanote Line (2-Car Set) (Model Train)


Speaking of Yamanote line, it's famous for its "loop line".
It's going and going aroud...
Well, it's a symbol of trains in Tokyo, no, in Japan!
Look at the train route map below.



As you can see, Yamanote line connects major stations in Tokyo.
There are 29 stations on Yamanote line and it takes about one hour to go around.

But, do you know Yamanote line is not a loop, contrary to popular belief?

Look at the true Yamanote line!



The true Yamanote line consists of the stations from Tabata through Shinjuku to Shinagawa.
Yes, the west side only!

Actually, the orange line is Tohoku main line,
and the blue line is Tokaido main line.

So why it's called Yamanote line?
Well, because it's useful in many respects.
Above all , the name "Yamanote line" is so famous and easy for users to recognize .

Series 205 Yamanote Line (Basic 7-Car Set) (Model Train)

Series 205 Mass-producing early car Yamanote Line (Basic 6-Car Set) (Model Train)

So, this is a hidden story about Yamanote line.
See you!