a bit confused about Yamanote line

Hi all

Am a bit confused..am I able to use the JR rail pass on the JR Yamanote Line? The only info I can find says i can't use the pass in Tokyo underground trains..is the JR Yamanote Line considered underground?

Rachel,

The Japan Rail Pass is valid on JR trains. The JR Yamanote Line is operated by JR, and so the railpass can be used.
The railpass is not valid on non-JR lines such as the Tokyo subway lines operated by Tokyo Metro or Toei.

you can use the JR pass for the yamanote line becasue it belongs to the JR group. Other subway lines are operated by other companies, so you can't use the Pass. Therefore, as long as the line is operated by JR, you can use the Pass. There are a few lines that go to yokohama/chiba operated by JR too.

Apart from the Yamenote line, there are plenty of other JR lines through Tokyo that you can use with your JR Rail Pass. Have a look here: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2017.html in the Major JR train lines in Central Tokyo section.