HITACHI / TOKIWA (E657 series)

Shinagawa, Tokyo, Ueno -> Mito, Iwaki, Sendai

Two trains run on the Joban Line, the HITACHI which mainly runs between Shinagawa and Sendai, and the TOKIWA which mainly runs between Shinagawa and Katsuta. The E657 series of trains currently operating on the route are designed to evoke an image of the white and red ume blossoms found at Kairaku-en in Mito. The car body is a pink-hued white color with a dark pink line running under the windows on the side.

Train Formation

E657 series

Shinagawa/Ueno

Katsuta/Sendai

E657 series train configuration diagram

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  • Green Car
  • Changing bed
  • Lavatory
  • Restrooms
  • Men’s toilet
  • Trash Box
  • Seats for wheelchair users
  • Accessible facility
  • Conductor’s room
  • *The car layout will depend on the train.

Train stops

Shinagawa

Tokyo

Ueno

Mito

Katsuta

Iwaki

Sendai

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