Mention about travelling around Tokyo and the word JR comes to mind. JR, or Japan Rail, is the largest rail company in Tokyo, and is responsible for the most crowded railway line in Tokyo - the Yamanote Line, which covers the Shinjuku, Shibuya, Akihabara, Ikebukero, Harajuku and Ueno provinces... some of the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo.
Travelling by train is the most popular and definitely the most economical form of transportation in Japan, and it is essential that you know how to move around amongst the very complicated rail lines.
This month, FantasyJapan gives you the essentials on travelling on the JR. The must-have, must-know info you need to have a hassle-free train journey as you tour around Tokyo.
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