⚠️ For Tourists — Important Notice about Rush Hours ※JR (not )
If you’re traveling with large luggage or suitcases, avoid taking the train from Minami-Senju Station between 7:15 AM and 9:00 AM. During this time, trains are extremely crowded with commuters, and it’s very difficult to board with big bags.
Here are some tips if you must travel during rush hour:
Wait at the end cars of the train. Try to keep groups small — about 2–3 people per door is ideal. Large groups cannot all board through the same door easily.
↓This information applies only to JR trains. The subway and Tsukuba Express are different lines.↓ Take the train bound for Ueno Station. Trains going to Shinagawa Station are usually much more crowded.
Ride just two stops to Nippori Station. From there, you can:
Wait on the same platform for the next Shinagawa-bound train if you’re heading to Ueno, Tokyo, Shimbashi, or Shinagawa.
Or transfer at Nippori to another line, depending on your destination.
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