The minimum train fare in Tokyo is JPY170. Going to the first train stop and going back to your hotel, It would cost you JPY340 already by just doing that. Just imagine how much it would cost if you are going to 3 or 4 different tourist spots in a day, that will cost a lot. Hence, buying a pass is the best option for tourists on a budget.
Buying the Pass
Tokyo Subway Pass is available at the airports of Haneda Airport and Narita Airport Terminal 1-2 or directly buy it at Metro Subway Offices. Moreover, you can avail of it from several online sales ticketing like Klook. The price depends on how many days you want to have unlimited access. They have a discount for children too. You can choose from a 24hr, a 48hr, or a 72hr pass.
- 24-hour Ticket: JPY800 (Adult)/JPY400 (Child)
- 48-hour Ticket: JPY1,200 (Adult)/JPY600 (Child)
- 72-hour Ticket: JPY1,500 (Adult)/JPY750 (Child)
But Wait, There’s More!
Haneda Airport recently launched the ” Welcome Tokyo Subway Ticket” which includes the use of Airport train via Keikyu line and Unlimited Tokyo Subway Pass. This will give you a lot of savings on transportation. So, If you are landing on Haneda and touring in Tokyo, I suggest you buy this pass.
- 24 hours Adults ¥1,500 Children ¥750 (roundtrip airport train + metro pass)
- 48 hours Adults ¥1,900 Children ¥950 (roundtrip airport train + metro pass)
- 72 hours Adults ¥2,200 Children ¥1,100 (roundtrip airport train + metro pass)
- 24 hours Adults ¥1,200 yen Children ¥600 (one-way airport train + metro pass)
- 48 hours Adults ¥1,600 yen Children ¥800 (one-way airport train + metro pass)
- 72 hours Adults ¥1,900 yen Children ¥950 (one-way airport train + metro pass)
Important Information
- Only foreign passport holders can avail of this pass
- It must be used on consecutive days
- You can buy more pass if you are staying in Tokyo for more than 3 days.
- This is refundable depending on where you purchased.
- Technically, you can give this pass to anyone for their use or you can use it yourself
- You can’t use this pass on JR lines
- You can’t use this pass on Airport trains
- This is only valid in Tokyo and not any other areas
- You can’t use this for bullet trains
How To Use
The best way to navigate your train rides is thru www.hyperdia.com. Just make sure you know the exact names of the stations which you will need to input. Moreover, make sure to uncheck Japan Railways. It will tell you what rail companies used for the possible routes.
Tourist Destinations Where You Can Use the Pass
- Tokyo Tower
- Tokyo Skytree
- Teamlab Borderless
- Hachiko Memorial Statue
- Shibuya Crossing
- Sumo Wrestling
- Omoide Yokocho ( Izakaya Alley)
- Sensoji Temple
- Ueno Park and Zoo
- National Museum of Nature and Science
- National Museum of Tokyo
- The Meiji Shrine
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