Getting Around
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Tokyo
Trains & Subway
Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)
3.27 2This route, beloved as the only remaining Toden tram line in Tokyo, is used by an average of about 51,000 people per day (FY 2024 figure).
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A One-Day Tokyo Shitamachi Walking Tour Using the Toden Arakawa Line One-Day Pass
The Toden Arakawa Line is a streetcar line connecting Arakawa, Kita, Toshima, and Shinjuku wards. This community transit line runs frequently from early morning until late at night and is especially popular with families on weekends and holidays. With attractions scattered near its stops, the Toden Arakawa Line is ideal for sightseeing while hopping on and off along the way.
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Your Next Travel Fix via Streetcars and Trams! 16 Top Lines Selected by a Lifelong Streetcar Enthusiast
Track the historic tale of streetcars and trams in Japan back to its start 130 years ago in Kyoto, where the nation’s first city tram line opened in 1895. Different lines and streetcar names have come and gone since, but today you can still find this front-and-center way of getting around town all across Japan. One streetcar and tram enthusiast named Kenji Iwanuma sat down to tell us that “Streetcars and tramways are special kind of experience that locals and overseas travelers should all try”. Below we’ve rounded up his insider look and top-recommended lines to try when booking your next adventure in Japan.
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Toyama
Ropeway
Tateyama Ropeway
3.27 2The longest single-span ropeway in Japan, connecting Kurobedaira and Daikanbo.
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Day Trip Itinerary: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: Epic Views and One-of-a-Kind Transportation
One of the world’s top mountain sightseeing routes linking Toyama and Nagano is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Its biggest appeal is the chance to take a series of unique rides while enjoying sweeping, large-scale views shaped by the deep Kurobe Gorge and its dam. Here, we’ll introduce a day-trip model course to enjoy the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route starting from Tateyama Station in Toyama.
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Encounter an overwhelmingly beautiful natural landscape - Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route Tourist Guide
On the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, which runs through the 3,000-meter-high mountains of the Northern Alps, you can easily enjoy the dynamic scenery of the four seasons. This section provides all the information you need to enjoy the scenery of the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, as well as highlights and recommended accommodations.
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