basic information

The Keihin-Tohoku Line is a local train line serving central Tokyo and the neighboring prefectures of Saitama and Kanagawa, including Saitama City in the north and Kawasaki and Yokohama in the south.

In central Tokyo between Tabata and Shinagawa, the Keihin-Tohoku Line runs parallel to the Yamanote Line. Some trains on the Keihin-Tohoku Line operate as rapid trains (kaisoku), which between Tabata and Hamamatsucho only stop at Ueno, Akihabara and Tokyo.

South of Yokohama Station, the Keihin-Tohoku Line is also known as the Negishi Line, serving central and southern Yokohama before terminating at Ofuna, a large station on the border between Yokohama and Kamakura.

Please note that there are faster connections between Tokyo and Yokohama than the Keihin-Tohoku Line. Click here for details.

Below are more details about the stations of the Keihin-Tohoku Line in their actual order. Stations not served by rapid trains are colored lighter than the stations served by all trains.

Further connecting to Saitama
Akabane	Akabane is a busy train station in northern Tokyo just at the border to Saitama Prefecture.
Higashi-Jujo
Oji
Kami-Nakazato
Tabata
Nishi-Nippori
Nippori
Uguisudani
Ueno	The shinkansen trains to northern Japan stop at Ueno Station. The Ueno Park and the Ameyoko shopping street are located next to the station. Many suburban train lines commence at Ueno Station.
Okachimachi	The Ameyoko shopping street starts at Okachimachi Station.
Akihabara	Akihabara Station is located just next to Akihabara Electric Town, a large shopping area for electronics.
Kanda
Tokyo	Tokyo Station is the terminal station of all shinkansen lines. It is located in the prestigious Marunouchi business district, the Imperial Palace and the Imperial Palace East Gardens. Many suburban train lines pass through or commence at Tokyo Station.
Yurakucho	Yurakucho Station is the closest JR station to the Sakuradamon entrance gate of the Imperial Palace and to the famous Ginza shopping and entertainment district.
Shimbashi	Shimbashi is a large business area and the closest JR station to the Tsukiji Fish Market, Shiodome Shiosite and Hama Rikyu Gardens.
Hamamatsucho	Hamamatsucho is the closest JR station to the Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple. It is also the terminal station of the Tokyo Monorail, which connects central Tokyo with the domestic Haneda Airport.
Tamachi
Shinagawa	The Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen trains stop at Shinagawa Station. Shinagawa is the closest JR station to Sengakuji Temple.
Oimachi
2 stations omitted
Kawasaki	This is the main station of Kawasaki, one of Japan's top ten most populated cities.
3 stations omitted
Yokohama	This is the main station of Yokohama, Japan's second most populated city.
Sakuragicho	Sakuragicho Station is the station next to Minato Mirai 21 where the Landmark Tower is located.
Kannai	The Yokohama Stadium, home of the city's professional baseball team is located next to Kannai Station.
Ishikawacho	Ishikawacho Station is the closest JR station to Yokohama Chinatown and the Motomachi Shopping Street.
Yamate	Despite its name, Yamate Station is not the closest station to Yokohama's Yamate area. Ishikawacho Station is closer.
Negishi	This is the station closest to Sankeien, a beautiful Japanese style garden.
5 stations omitted
Ofuna	Ofuna is a large station on the border between Yokohama and Kamakura. The city center of Kamakura with its many historical attractions, is located two stations south of Ofuna by the JR Yokosuka Line.

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