Yamanote Line to Tokaido Shinkansen at Tokyo Station
How to get from the JR Yamanote / Keihin-Tohoku Line (Platforms 3–6) to the Tokaido Shinkansen (Platforms 14–19) at Tokyo Station without leaving the station. Use a Shinkansen transfer gate and allow about 10 minutes.
The Tokaido Shinkansen platforms are on the Yaesu (east) side of Tokyo Station. From the Yamanote / Keihin-Tohoku platforms, go down to the 1F concourse and follow the blue Shinkansen signs to one of the two Shinkansen transfer gates. You do not need to leave the station.
JR's own standard transfer time here is 10 minutes. Allow more with large luggage or at rush hour.
- At the transfer gate, insert all your tickets together (or tap your IC card and insert your Shinkansen ticket). Take back every ticket that comes out.
- Make sure the gate says Tokaido Shinkansen (JR Central). The Tohoku, Hokuriku and Joetsu Shinkansen use different platforms and gates.
- If you need an elevator up to the platform, use the South Transfer Gate.
Overview only: we have not yet walked and checked this route step by step. Follow the signs above and allow the time shown.
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Questions
Do I have to leave the station to change from the Yamanote Line to the Shinkansen at Tokyo Station?
No. Use a Shinkansen transfer gate inside the station. You insert your tickets there and go straight up to the Shinkansen platforms.
How much time do I need to change from the Yamanote Line to the Tokaido Shinkansen?
JR's standard transfer time is 10 minutes. Allow 15 minutes or more with luggage or at rush hour.