How close is Makuhari to "urban" Tokyo?

Question:

Hello,

I'm studying abroad for a semester in Japan, and it looks like the University i'll be attending is in Makuhari. I've been playing around all day on google maps but I wanted some real experience (though it may be hard finding here). Is Makuhari technically in Tokyo? I wanted to know how far Makuhari is from places like Shibuya, Akihabara, and Harujuku (the more urban-y spots of Tokyo that you see in popular media) via public transit.

Thanks!

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Answer:

There are mainly 2 train lines connecting Makuhari and Tokyo downtown, Sobu line and Keiyo line.

If you live in a place where you can take Sobu line first, you can take it and go to Akihabara in 40-50 minutes and 60-70 minutes to Shibuya and Harajuku.

It will take 20 minutes or so more if you have to take Keiyo line.