Tokyo Station Facts for Kids


Tokyo Station 東京駅
Tokyo Station, Marunouchi frontage
Location
Prefecture	Tokyo (See other stations in Tokyo)
Ward	Chiyoda
History
Year opened	1914
Rail services
Operator(s)	JR East JR Central Tokyo Metro
Line(s)	Tōkaidō Shinkansen Tōhoku Shinkansen Yamagata Shinkansen Akita Shinkansen Jōetsu Shinkansen Nagano Shinkansen Chūō Main Line Keihin-Tōhoku Line Keiyō Line Sōbu Main Line Tōkaidō Main Line Yamanote Line Yokosuka Line Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station (東京駅, Tōkyō-eki) is a very important railway station in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It's like a giant hub where many different train lines meet. People use it to travel all over Japan, especially on the super-fast Shinkansen trains. It is operated by JR East, JR Central, and the Tokyo Metro. The station first opened its doors in 1914.

What Trains You Can Find Here
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What Trains You Can Find Here

Tokyo Station is a huge place with many different train lines. It connects people to almost every part of Japan.

Shinkansen (Bullet Trains)

The Shinkansen are Japan's famous high-speed trains, often called "bullet trains." Tokyo Station is a main stop for many of these lines, including:

Tōkaidō Shinkansen: This line goes south towards cities like Nagoya and Osaka.
Tōhoku Shinkansen: This line travels north to areas like Sendai.
Other Shinkansen lines: You can also catch trains like the Yamagata, Akita, Jōetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen from here. These trains help people travel quickly across long distances.

JR Local and Commuter Lines

Besides the Shinkansen, many other JR (Japan Railways) lines run through Tokyo Station. These are great for getting around Tokyo and nearby areas:

Yamanote Line: This is a famous loop line that circles central Tokyo. It connects many major areas.
Chūō Main Line: This line goes east and west, connecting Tokyo to other parts of the city and beyond.
Keihin-Tōhoku Line: This line runs north and south, connecting Tokyo with Yokohama and Saitama.
Tōkaidō Main Line: This line goes along the coast, connecting Tokyo to cities in the south.
Yokosuka Line / Sōbu Line Rapid: These lines connect Tokyo to areas east and south, including Narita Airport.
Keiyō Line: This line connects Tokyo to the eastern parts of Chiba Prefecture, including Tokyo Disney Resort.

Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

Underneath the station, you'll find the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. This subway line is part of Tokyo's huge subway system. It helps people travel easily within the city. You can use it to reach popular places like Ginza and Shinjuku.