The Tokaido Line was Japan's first railroad line, including the line between Shimbashi and Yokohama, which opened in 1872. It is known as one of Japan's most famous lines connecting Tokyo to Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka, and since the Tokaido Shinkansen began service in 1964, it has been used as a regional commuter line as well as a route connecting the long-known hot springs and tourist destinations of Atami, Hakone, and Izu. This time we can drive from Japan's capital, Tokyo, to the famous hot spring resort of Atami.
In the first half of the train, from the office district of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and the Shinkansen and boarding scenery, you can see the blue sea of Sagami Bay on the left side of the train, Odawara Castle, one of the 100 most famous castles in Japan, on the right side of the train, Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan, passing by the Shinkansen while driving and enjoying scenic views while driving.
Highlight
- Tokyo General Rolling Stock Center Tamachi Center, visible on the right between Shimbashi and Shinagawa Stations
This is a garage for express and commuter trains running on the Tokaido Line. - Brick warehouse visible on the right between Shinagawa and Kawasaki Stations
This warehouse was used during the time of the former Oi Works of Japan National Railways. - The "Tama River Railroad Bridge" between Shinagawa and Kawasaki Stations
The river flows from the Tama area into Tokyo Bay. - Yokohama Station, served by many train lines
Yokohama Station is a terminal station served by five lines in addition to the JR Lines. The Tokaido Line sometimes runs alongside the Keikyu and Sotetsu Lines. - Yokohama Station - Ofuna Station parallel to the Yokosuka Line
The Tokaido Line and Yokosuka Line connect central Tokyo and the Shonan area. They sometimes run side by side between Yokohama Station and Ofuna Station. - Kamakura Sharyo Center" on the left between Ofuna and Fujisawa Stations
It is the garage for the Narita Express trains that connect central Tokyo to Narita Airport, as well as trains on the Yokosuka Line, Sobu Rapid Line, and Yokohama Line. The Kamakura Rolling Stock Center has one of the largest maintenance holdings in Japan, with 1,000 cars. - Gotemba Line and Kokufujin Car Center, the tracks extending from Kokufujin Station to the right
The Gotemba Line and the Kokufujin Sharyo Center are located at the end of the tracks extending to the right from Kokufujin Station.
The Gotemba Line is a mountainous line that runs from Kokufujin Station across the Hakone Mountains to Numazu Station in Shizuoka Prefecture.
The Kokufujin Sharyo Center is a garage for trains on the Tokaido and Sagami Lines. - Running alongside the Tokaido Shinkansen near Kamomiya Station
The train runs alongside the Tokaido Shinkansen. - Mt. Fuji on the right between Kamomiya and Odawara Stations
Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan. Fuji can be seen on the right hand side with a little cloud cover. - Odawara Castle visible on the left hand side during Odawara Station stop
Odawara Castle is one of the 100 most famous castles in Japan. The Tokaido Line runs right next to Odawara Castle. - Sagami Bay seen on the left between Hayakawa and Nebukawa Stations
A train window of Sagami Bay between Hayakawa and Nebukawa Stations, which is very popular even among railroad fans. - Nebukawa Station
The only station on the Tokaido Line in the JR East service area that is unmanned all day. Monkeys are sometimes seen here. - Atami Station
Atami is one of the most famous hot spring resorts in Japan. On holidays, it is crowded with many tourists.
Route information
- Section: Tokaido Line Tokyo → Atami Outbound
- Total length: 104.6 km
- Number of stations: 21
- Safety equipment: ATS-P
Train schedules that can be operated
- Train number: 1525E
- Type/Destination: Local Train bound for Odawara
- Section where you can drive: Tokyo(07:09) to Odawara(08:37)
- Type of train: Series E233-3000 10 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kozu train crew depot
- Train Number: 1531E
- Type/Destination: Local train to Kōzu
- Section where you can drive: Tōkyō(07:53) to Kōzu(09:06)
- Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kōzu transportation district
- Train number: 1865E
- Type/Destination: Local Train bound for Atami
- Section where you can drive: Tokyo(12:07) to Atami(13:55)
- Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kozu train crew depot
- Train Number: 1567E
- Type/Destination: Local train to Hiratsuka
- Section where you can drive: Tōkyō(13:18) to Hiratsuka(14:16)
- Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kōzu transportation district
- Train Number: 3535E
- Type/Destination: Rapid train "ACTY" to Atami
- Section where you can drive: Tōkyō(15:37) to Atami(17:11)
- Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kōzu transportation district
