Visitors to Tokyo often share one downside to their travels: it can be tiring and expensive to buy train tickets every time you use the train. This is where Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway’s “Tokyo Subway Ticket” comes in handy! This single ticket unlocks the doors to all of the city’s major attractions, allowing visitors to enjoy Tokyo to the max without worrying about transportation.
What is the Tokyo Subway Ticket?
Tokyo Subway Ticket is a special pass for travellers that allows unlimited rides on all 13 Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines for 24, 48, or 72 hours from the first time you pass through the ticket gate. In addition to unlimited train rides, pass users can also enjoy exclusive discounts and gifts at “Chikatoku” facilities (museums, art galleries, restaurants, etc.) upon presentation of the "Tokyo Subway Ticket" within the validity period. Tickets can be purchased online in advance and redeemed at designated locations upon arrival in Japan or purchased directly at ticket sales locations upon arrival in Japan.
Tokyo Subway Ticket: Ticket Types and Prices
- 24 hours: Adult 800 yen Child 400 yen
- 48 hours: Adult 1,200 yen Child 600 yen
- 72 hours: Adult 1,500 yen Child 750 yen
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48-hour Tokyo Subway Ticket Example Itinerary: Enjoy both Tokyo’s classic and modern tourist attractions!
Day 1
10:00 Purchase a Tokyo Subway Ticket at Tokyo Metro Tourist Information Center Ueno
Stroll around Ueno Station (2 hours)
↓ Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, 5 min.
11:30 Asakusa Station: Sightsee at Sensoji Temple (1.5 hours)
↓ Toei Asakusa Line, 3 min.
13:00 Oshiage Station: Visit Tokyo Sky Tree (2 hours)
↓ Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, 7 min.
15:00 Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station: Visit Kiyosumi Garden (1 hour)
↓ Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, 30 min.
16:30 Shibuya Station: Indulge in shopping (3.5 hours)
↓ Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, 27 min.
21:00 Ueno Station
Day 2
7:30 Depart from Ueno Station at 7:30am
↓ Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, 13 min.
8:00 Tsukiji Station, Tsukiji Outer Market (1.5 hours)
↓ Toei Oedo Line (from Tsukijishijo Station), 7 min.
9:30 Akabanebashi Station: Sightsee at Tokyo Tower (1.5 hours)
↓ Walk, 20 min.
11:30 Kamiyacho Station: Visit Azabudai Hills (2 hours)
↓ Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, 13 min.
13:30 Hibiya Station and Ginza Station: Stroll around the area (3 hours)
↓ Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, 2 min.
17:00 Tokyo Station / Otemachi Station (3.5 hours)
↓ Tokyo Metro Tozai Line to Nihombashi Station, then transfer to Ginza Line, 14 min.
21:00 Ueno Station
Day 3
9:30 Depart from Ueno Station at 9:30am
↓ Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, 27 min.
10:00 Roppongi Station: Sightsee around Roppongi (1.5 hours)
↓ Toei Oedo Line, 7 min.
11:30 Shinjuku Station: Enjoy shopping, etc.
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Asakusa Station, Oshiage Station
Around Asakusa Station, take a breather at the beautiful Senso-ji Temple, stroll through the downtown shopping district, explore the fun restaurants and stalls at Asakusa Yokocho, take a rickshaw ride, and immerse yourself in Japanese culture.
If you visit between late March and early April, you may find it’s the perfect time to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom at Sumida Park. This famous cherry blossom spot boasts 640 cherry blossom trees and is an ideal place to try the Japanese custom of “hanami”, or cherry blossom viewing. Cross the Sumida River Walk to the other side of the river, and you will be greeted by Japan's tallest tower, the grand "Tokyo Sky Tree®". This exciting commercial facility contains plenty of shops and restaurants, not to mention an aquarium and a planetarium!
Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station
Kiyosumi Garden is located a 3-minute walk from Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station. This traditional Japanese landscape garden consists of a large pond embellished with large and small islands, unique boulders collected from all over Japan and stunning trees and plants that create picturesque scenes throughout all four seasons. Step away from the hustle and bustle of the Tokyo streets into this lush hidden paradise!
Shibuya Station
Shibuya has always stood at the forefront of Japanese fashion and culture. The iconic scramble crossing is one of Tokyo's most famous landmarks – the ebb and flow of people and cars engrained into the global consciousness as one of the typical images of modern-day Japan. Why not check out the scramble crossing from above at a cafe on the upper floors of a building near the station?
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Akabanebashi Station
Head to the top of the world-famous Tokyo Tower for amazing panoramic views of the city from the 150-meter-high main deck! While you’re there, don’t forget to check out RED° TOKYO TOWER, an interactive entertainment facility inside the building. After enjoying the fun and games, take a commemorative photo with Tokyo Tower in the background.
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Kamiyacho Station
Visit Azabudai Hills, the tallest building in Japan!
Opened in November 2023 after 35 long years of construction, Azabudai Hills is a "compact city" that brings together a variety of urban functions. Its plethora of cultural and commercial facilities includes stores, restaurants, offices, residences, hotels, markets, galleries, and international schools, making it a popular tourist spot for both domestic and foreign visitors alike.
Tokyo Station
Have you visited the gateway to Tokyo, Tokyo Station Building? Built of red bricks with a beautiful domed roof, this classic station is a popular tourist spot where many visitors to the capital take commemorative photos. Marunouchi Station Square is a particularly popular place for capturing the perfect shot of the illuminated Tokyo Station Building, drawing in a constant flow of people posing with their smartphones and cameras.
The surrounding area boasts many department stores and commercial facilities, making it an ideal place to go out shopping or dining.
With the Tokyo Subway Ticket, you can visit almost any sightseeing spot or facility in Tokyo, making it the most useful train pass in the city. If you are planning a trip to Tokyo, be sure to take advantage of the Tokyo Subway Ticket and enjoy Tokyo to the max!
Ticket reservation: Official website and kkday
※Purchasing or reserving the products introduced in the article may result in a portion of the sales being returned to FUN! JAPAN.
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