How far from Tokyo to Yokohama? and how long will bullet train take from Tokyo to Yokohama?

Answer 1

It's a waste of money to take the shinkansen as it's under 30 minutes by train on the Tokkaido Line.

Answer 2

Train From Yokohama To Tokyo

Answer 3

Other than Tokyo and Yokohama (which basically blends right into Tokyo), there's also Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Kagoshima. These are all fairly large cities. There are also smaller cities which definitely have an urban core, but are in relatively quiet parts of Japan, like Nagano, Gifu, etc. There are lots of cities like that. If you get hired by Interac, generally they send you where they need you, so it's kind of the luck of the draw, unless you're applying for a specific position in a specific location (even then, they might put you somewhere else). Japan has a fairly extensive train system. It's hard to be anywhere without access to a train that will take you to a big city. Also, if you happen to be sent to a really small town (unlikely), you might even have a car. I would say it's very likely that you'll be within one hour of a big city. Interac accommodation varies quite a bit. Smaller city doesn't necessarily equate to less rent. This isn't something you can really choose though. However, they'll give you the option of finding a place on your own. There are lots of benefits of living in Japan though, money-wise. Most companies pay your commuting fees. That's just standard practice in Japan. Certain food is cheaper in Japan than in other countries. Cars are generally more efficient on gas. There's always opportunities to make extra money too, by having private lessons on the side, or something like that.

Answer 4

Yes, as samurai_dave said, it's a waste to take the shinkansen to Yokohama from Tokyo.
Do what everyone else is doing and take the Tokaido Line from Shinagawa. It only takes like 25 minutes.
Or if you're taking a train from Shibuya, the Tokyu Toyoko line will work just fine as well.
But of course if you've got yourself a JR Pass then by all means act VIP and take the Shinkansen. Either way it's free.
Might as well take the train that has better seating.

Answer 5

Bullet train takes 15 minutes from Tokyo to Shin-yokohama for $20 every 15 minutes.

Answer 6

It's about 30 km, 19 miles.

Tokyo sta.
     |
     | 25~29 minutes on JR Tokaido line
     | 450 yen
     |
Yokohama sta.


Tokyo sta.
     |
     | 19 minutes by bullet train
     | 2,470 yen
     |
SHIN Yokohama sta.
     |
     | 11 minutes on JR Yokohama line
     | 160 yen
     |
Yokohama sta.

Answer 7

its about 30km, the train times depend on which part of tokyo you leave from and where you want to in Yokohama, but if you take the shinkansen from tokyo station to shin yokohama it will take you around 20 minutes

check out these train sites to plan your journey
http://www.hyperdia.com/cgi-english/hyperWeb.cgi
http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/e-norikeyin.html

Answer 8

don't bother spending the money on the shinkansen unless it is your only opportunity to ride it and you absolutely have to. It's maybe half an hour on the regular train, and way cheaper.

I spent three years in Japan and never once rode the shinkansen.