Tokyo Yamanote Line Sign: Tabata, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku & Shibuya

JR Yamanote Line sign at a Tokyo station for Tabata, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku and Shibuya
A sign for the JR Yamanote Line indicates the direction for the inner loop, serving stations including Tabata, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, and Shibuya. Established in 1925, the Yamanote Line is a vital orbital railway in Tokyo, forming the backbone of the city's public transportation network. Its distinctive green color and "JY" line code are internationally recognized symbols of efficient urban transit. The bilingual signage reflects Japan Rail's standardized system for navigating Tokyo's extensive rail infrastructure.
Photo taken in March 2023.
Photo Part Of
Tokyo
Transit infrastructure and urban life across central and western Tokyo districts
55 photos • 2023
Tokyo Trains
Tokyo rail network: Metro and JR lines, major stations, platforms and transit facilities
18 photos • 2026
Map
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
More from Tokyo
NTT Public Payphone, Japan
NTT Public Payphone, Japan
A bright green NTT public payphone, a common sight across Japan, represents a bygone era of telecommunication before the widespread…
Asakusa Station Ginza Line Entrance, Tokyo
Asakusa Station Ginza Line Entrance, Tokyo
An entrance to Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, designated G-19, serves as a gateway to the historic…
Asakusa Underground Street Soba Counter, Tokyo
Asakusa Underground Street Soba Counter, Tokyo
A soba and udon noodle shop operates within the Asakusa Underground Street in Tokyo, Japan. This subterranean arcade, opened in…
Nippori Station Commercial Streets at Night, Tokyo
Nippori Station Commercial Streets at Night, Tokyo
Nighttime commercial streets southwest of Nippori Station in Tokyo's Arakawa ward are illuminated by the neon signs of pachinko parlors,…
Tokyo Port: Cargo Ship Docked at Industrial Pier
Tokyo Port: Cargo Ship Docked at Industrial Pier
A cargo vessel is moored at an industrial pier within Tokyo Port, a vital hub for Japan's international trade and…
Ginza Street View, Tokyo, Japan
Ginza Street View, Tokyo, Japan
This image shows a street in Ginza, Tokyo, a district renowned for its upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment. Ginza's history…
Nearby Photos

Built in Minneapolis

Photographs showcasing change over time

Browse by location, move through long-running series, or start with recent work.

© 1996–2026 Chad Davis