Tokyo Shinkansen Rolling Stock Center
About the Tokyo Shinkansen Rolling Stock Center Camera
This is one of the best train-watching cameras in Tokyo. It looks over the railway scene around the Tokyo Shinkansen Rolling Stock Center, JR East's depot in Kita City where the bullet trains serving northern and eastern Japan are stabled, cleaned and inspected between runs.
That means a steady procession of Shinkansen in and out of the frame: E5 Hayabusa sets in green and white, red E6 Komachi units that couple to them for Akita, E7 sets for the Hokuriku line, and the newer E8 Tsubasa for Yamagata. Conventional commuter trains run past as well, so there is rarely a quiet minute.
The camera is published by Photo Publishing, a railway book and photography publisher, and it is aimed squarely at rail enthusiasts. Early mornings, when sets leave the depot for their first runs, and late evenings, when they return, are the busiest times to watch.
Highlights & Nearby
- •Watch for: E5, E6, E7 and E8 Shinkansen, coupled Hayabusa-Komachi sets, commuter trains
- •Nearby: Tabata, Oji, Kaminakazato, the Tohoku Shinkansen main line
- •Note: busiest in the early morning and late evening as sets leave and return to the depot
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tokyo Shinkansen depot camera live?
Yes. It streams the railway scene around the depot continuously.
Which trains can I see?
JR East Shinkansen including the E5 Hayabusa, E6 Komachi, E7 for the Hokuriku line and E8 Tsubasa, along with conventional commuter trains.
What is the Tokyo Shinkansen Rolling Stock Center?
JR East's depot in Kita City, Tokyo, where Shinkansen for the Tohoku, Joetsu, Hokuriku, Yamagata and Akita lines are stabled and maintained.
When is the best time to watch?
Early morning and late evening, when trains leave for their first runs and return to the depot at night.
