#150 Chiyoda Line
Subway lines not to be missed for getting to know good old Tokyo(P)
This #150 post is the third installment of my focus on a particular line in the Tokyo subway network. This time, I will focus on the Chiyoda Line, which connects Yoyogi Uehara in southwest Tokyo to Ayase and Kita-Ayase in northeast Tokyo. As the name suggests, the line directly connects Tokyo's suburbs with stations located in Chiyoda Ward. The line includes some of Tokyo's most iconic locations, and for repeat visitors, it should be safe to say that the line has an element of flavor. It would be one option for those who want to enjoy the downtown Tokyo atmosphere and access to Narita Airport.
What is the Chiyoda Line?
The Chiyoda Line extends from Yoyogi Uehara, directly connected to the Odakyu Line, to Ayase, which is directly connected to the JR Joban Line, and to Kita-Ayase, which is an extension of the Chiyoda Line, totaling 24 km with 20 stations. The name comes from the fact that six stations on the line are located in Chiyoda-ku, which runs through Chiyoda-ku. Therefore, some stations, such as Nijubashimae and Otemachi, are adjacent to the Imperial Palace. On the other hand, the Odakyu Line and the JR Joban Line are directly connected to the line, making it more of a commuter line. Stations on the line include Meiji-jingumae, with Meiji Shrine and Takeshita-dori Avenue, Nijubashimae, with good access to the Imperial Palace Plaza, Yushima, near Keisei-Ueno and Ueno Park, and Nezu and Sendagi, where the downtown atmosphere remains. These lines alone offer the opportunity to enjoy modern and good old Tokyo.
