Hi there, me and a freind are going on a trip to Japan later this month. We both have JR rail passes, and we are staying near kita matsudo station which is on the Joban line. However it seems as if the Joban line changes to chiyoda metro after Ayase station. How does this work in regards to fares. If we get on at Kita Matsudo can we use our JR passes all the way through? Would we need to get off at Ayase station and pay a seprate fare? It would be great if someone could clear this up, thanks.
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Joban/Chiyoda line question.
wertwow
about 8 years ago
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Daniel-san
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about 8 years ago
Hi there,
The Joban line goes on up to Sendai (at least until it is fully repaired from the 2011 earthquake).
At Ayase station you can transfer to the Chidoya Metro line. It basically means going through the tickets gates from one part of the station to the other. Your JR Pass is valid for travel up to Ayase but you'll have to buy a ticket for the metro there.
Hope this helps,
Daniel
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