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[Tokyo] Enjoy great value train travel and gourmet food by taking advantage of the long-distance train route!

Want to enjoy a short trip near Tokyo on your next holiday? We recommend taking a train trip using the O-mawari (large-area) ride. O-mawari (large-area) ride is a rule in certain areas, including Tokyo, that applies the lowest fare no matter which route you take. There are various restrictions, including the route having to be a single line, but you can still enjoy a trip at a better price than the regular fare!

Points to note when riding the long route

There are several rules for long-distance travel. To be specific,
if you are taking a detour in Tokyo, you must complete it within the Tokyo suburban area.
The ticket is only valid for one day and cannot be used for two days.
You cannot pass through the same station more than once.
You cannot exit the ticket gates at stations along the route.
There are many restrictions, but in other words, if you take the train along a continuous route and do not exit the ticket gates, you can enjoy a day trip at a low fare.

If you're taking a long-distance ride and want to enjoy gourmet food, get off at this station!

Some train enthusiasts enjoy just traveling by train, but for others, that's a bit boring. For long-distance trains, there's no problem as long as you don't leave the ticket gates, so why not get off the train and enjoy the gourmet food inside the ticket gates? This time, we'll introduce stations in the Tokyo suburbs where you can enjoy popular gourmet food

Abiko Station

Abiko Station is located in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture, but it is also within the Tokyo suburban area of ​​Chiba Prefecture, so you can pass through it on the long route. The recommended food at this station is Yayoiken's "Karaage Soba" (480 yen). This soba noodle dish is topped with a large piece of fried chicken that covers the entire bowl, making it extremely satisfying. You'll want to eat it on an empty stomach. By the way, you can also order the fried chicken as a single item

Akihabara Station

There is a "Milk Stand" on the platform of Akihabara Station, the closest station to Akihabara Electric Town, that sells a wide variety of milk and bread. They have a wide variety of milk, and in addition to regular milk, they also offer coffee milk, strawberry milk, fruit milk, and more. It's a great place to stop by for a quick break rather than a hearty meal

Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station is known as one of Japan's leading terminal stations. There are a wide variety of shops inside the ticket gates, making it a great place to pick up a quick snack. Among the many shops, we recommend Katsushindou, located in GRANSTA. At this shop, you can enjoy "Tokyo Ebi Fry" (5 bags for 540 yen), a type of shrimp cracker that lets you enjoy the aroma of shrimp

This time, we introduced the long-distance route using the JR system and recommended gourmet spots inside the ticket gates of stations in the Tokyo suburban area. The long-distance route is an exception, so be sure to check the rules carefully and enjoy your trip!

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