What is Yamanote.fun?
Yamanote.fun recreates the sound of riding Tokyo's Yamanote Line all the way around. It weaves the station melodies, door chimes, announcements and train ambience of all 30 stations into one continuous journey, at twice the speed of the real train, so a full loop takes about 30 minutes.
You can ride the outer loop clockwise or the inner loop anticlockwise, and each direction has its own melodies. Station names can be shown in English or Japanese, and you can save every track for offline listening. It is based on the ekimero melody archive and was a popular Show HN in 2026.
Main Features
- All 30 Yamanote Line stations
- Station melodies, chimes and announcements
- Outer and inner loop journeys
- English or Japanese station names
- Offline playback
How to Get Started with Yamanote.fun
- Open yamanote.fun on your phone in portrait mode.
- Choose the outer or inner loop.
- Press play and listen to the journey.
- Download the tracks for offline listening if you like.
Yamanote.fun Pricing
Yamanote.fun is free. The project accepts support on Ko-fi.
Who Should Use It?
- Japan and train lovers
- People who miss Tokyo
- Anyone looking for unusual background sound
Yamanote.fun Alternatives
- Radio Gardenlive radio from around the world
- WindowSwaplook out of other people's windows
- A Soft Murmurmix ambient sounds
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yamanote.fun free?
Yes. It is free in your browser.
How long is a loop on Yamanote.fun?
About 30 minutes, since it runs at twice the speed of the real line.
Does Yamanote.fun work offline?
Yes. You can save all the tracks on your device for offline playback.