this line allows for easy access to Yokohama from west Tokyo. Roughly four trains per hour, reaching Yokohama from Shinjuku in as little as 30 minutes at a cost of �540. This line will have no major competition until the Toyoko/Fukutoshin services join together in 2012.
� JR Tokaido Main Line from Tokyo and Shinagawa stations (both on the Yamanote Line). Departs every 10 minutes; more trains during rush hour. About 25 minutes from Tokyo to Yokohama. Note that Commuter Rapid Service and Shonan Liner trains do not stop at Yokohama Station.
� JR Yokosuka Line A less-convenient alternative from Tokyo Station and Shinagawa. However, it is the route of choice if coming from stations east of Tokyo on the Sobu Rapid line, such as Tsudanuma and Chiba, as most of these trains continue onto the Yokosuka line. About 30 minutes from Tokyo to Yokohama; about 75 minutes from Chiba (�1050). Departs every 15 minutes or so from Tokyo; more trains during rush hour.
� JR Keihin Tohoku Line from Nippori, Ueno, Akihabara, Tokyo, and Shinagawa Stations. This train stops at more stations in Yokohama than the Yokosuka Line, including Sakuragicho which is within walking distance of Chinatown. It is also a convenient route from stations north of Tokyo in Saitama prefecture. About 35 minutes from Tokyo Station to Yokohama Station. Departs every 5 minutes from Tokyo; more trains during rush hour.
On the Tokaido, Yokosuka and Keihin Tohoku lines, the trip from Tokyo Station costs �450, and from Shinagawa, �280.
� Keihin Kyuko Main Line or Keikyu for short, from Shinagawa and Haneda Airport. Most trains from the Toei Asakusa subway line continue onto the Keikyu line. Departs every 10 minutes from Shinagawa at a cost of �290 (more trains during rush hour), with the fastest train reaching Yokohama in only 18 minutes. Note that Keikyu WING trains, which run on weekday evenings, do not stop at
