**Important News to Inform Guests: Notice of Suspension for Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line on November 16th (Saturday)!**

On Saturday, November 16th, the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line will be suspended!

This is particularly important news for those living in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area!

On Saturday, November 16, 2019, JR East announced the suspension of the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line along certain sections.

The reason is part of the construction for the opening of the "Takanawa Gateway Station" in spring 2020.

Due to track switching work, operation will be suspended during specified times.

The suspension will last from the first train until around 4 PM.

The suspended times are from the first train on Saturday, November 16, until around 4 PM.

✓ Between Osaki Station and Tokyo Station on the Yamanote Line

✓ Between Shinagawa Station and Tamachi Station on the Keihin-Tohoku Line

are the affected lines.

As a result, the stations that will be inaccessible are as follows.

≪Yamanote Line≫

Osaki Station (you can still go to Gotanda Station)

Shinagawa Station

Tamachi Station

Hamamatsucho Station

Shimbashi Station

Yurakucho Station

Tokyo Station

Kanda Station

Akihabara Station

Okachimachi Station

Ueno Station (you can still go to Uguisudani Station)

≪Keihin-Tohoku Line≫

Shinagawa Station (you can still go to Oimachi Station)

Tamachi Station (you can still go to Hamamatsucho Station)

*Of course, other lines will be operating, but you will not be able to access the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line platforms at the affected stations.

To compensate for this suspension, the Ueno-Tokyo Line, Saikyo Line, and Rinkai Line will increase their services,

and it seems that alternative transport will also be provided by Tokyo Metro, Tokyu Line, and Keikyu Line.

However, the fact that the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line, which are central to Tokyo, will not be operating from morning till evening, seems likely to cause inconvenience, confusion, and trouble.....!!

Brides planning to wed should remember to inform their guests!

The suspension of the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line is scheduled for Saturday, November 16th, which is right in the middle of wedding season.

Moreover, it's a day deemed auspicious.

Many brides must be thinking, "I'm definitely getting married in Tokyo on this day!"

It's unfortunate that the trains will be stopped during such an important time, but we have no choice but to accept it ><

What’s important for the bride and groom is to ensure that guests won't face any issues with transportation on the day.

Please inform them, "On the wedding day, the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line will be suspended, so please use an alternative route. For different routes to the venue, you can take ○○ Line from ○○ Station."

Whether through LINE, phone, or social media postings, it's essential to notify everyone...!!

Especially note that Tokyo Station and Shinagawa Station, which are stops for Shinkansen, are included.

Guests coming from afar may not be familiar with Tokyo's trains, so it would be kind to provide specific alternative routes.

After 4 PM, services will start to resume gradually, so returning home should be okay♩

Let’s hope that no one is delayed on the day.

Regarding the section suspension of the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line until around 4 PM on Saturday, November 16,

if by any chance a guest gets delayed, if alternative transport is too crowded and they can't make it in time, or if they end up needing to take a taxi, it would be sad and regrettable for both sides.

Many people may not be aware of this news, so if there are guests coming via the Yamanote Line or Keihin-Tohoku Line, it’s reassuring to ensure that everyone is well-informed.

When participating in an event, it might also be good to talk in advance with friends and acquaintances, such as saying, "Hey, did you know the trains will be stopped on that day?"

May all weddings taking place in central Tokyo on Saturday, November 16 proceed without any issues and smoothly......!

➡ Click here for more details from JR East