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Getting Around the City : General Info, Tokyo
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Getting Around the City : General Info: UNDERGROUND It isn't that...
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  • Updated By swissgabe on September 7, 2002
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  • UNDERGROUND
    It isn't that expensive compared to tother things to do in Japan/Tokyo, it is one of the fastest way to move around in Down Town of Tokyo!
    Be carefull you don't catch the wrong train at the station :-)

    TRAINS
    Trains you should catch when you want to go to Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakkone, Nikko or other places around Tokyo. The are not that cheap, so watch out.

    BUSES
    I only tried them at Kyoto, but it isn't as easy to move around by bus if you don't speak or can read Japanese...

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    Getting Around the City : General Info: Take the Airport Skyliner or...
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  • Updated By Xtian on October 27, 2006
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  • Getting Around the City : General Info - Tokyo
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    The Airport Skyliner or the Keisei limited express are your cheapest options from the airport to the City. Transfer at Ueno to the Yamanote line to your local destination in Tokyo.

    Do not (repeat do not) take a taxi unless you're prepared to depart with some serious Yen.

    Chances are your Japanese is not fantastic, so try and bring with you a copy of your hotel name and destination written in Japanese.

    When you're in Tokyo, don't do any of the day or night tours from JTB or any other of the tourist companies. Buy a 1 day open ticket on the subway and enjoy the freedom of getting off the beaten path. Sometimes getting lost on some of the backstreets is half the fun... and I don't say this to be facetious.

    Tokyo is so densely populated that there are subway stations and railway stations and bus stops almost every few blocks! And maps of the area are provided in both Japanese and English.

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    Getting Around the City : General Info: Walk, Bike or Train
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  • By LAOWAI on July 27, 2003
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  • Getting Around the City : General Info - Tokyo
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    The best way to get around is my private helicopter. If you are poor and don't have one, maybe you should walk. If you walk you might run into a large group of walkers who are going to watch fireworks (hanabi). If you find yourself at a fireworks festival, don't expect to pay for it- they're free in japan, and regular in the summer. And very good.

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    Getting Around the City : General Info: Getting around within Tokyo is...
  • By gaba on August 26, 2002
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  • Getting around within Tokyo is easy, If you are not familiar with the transportation there, just remember 2 things: JR and Subway. That's good enough to reach almost anywhere you want to go. You can get the route maps of JR and Subway at some of the main stations.

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    Getting Around the City : General Info: 'FROM HERE TO THERE' search
  • Updated By stonefree on October 24, 2006
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  • Here is a URL link below. It's a neat tool that helps you to find out how to get to a place from another by trains and airplanes.

    You will have the result by the exact names of the stations that depends on when to depart or arrive and also prefer or not taking the expresses.

    Enjoy exploring!

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  • Website: http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/e-norikeyin.html

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    Getting Around the City : General Info: Use the SUICA Card to Get Around
  • By mor_eli on July 28, 2007
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    Getting around the subway in Tokyo can be confusing, since the rate depends on the destination, there are several lines with different operators etc, the solution = the Suica Card. The SUICA card, is an electronic cash card that can be used in Tokyo subway system. You can get the card in almost all of the Cashier counters in the subway station. The card is cost 500 yen, and you can charge it once you have it, over and over again.
    Once you have the card, no need to pounder on how much is the fare, or anything like that, you just put your card on the gate, and go on through... Make sure you charged it with enough money though...
    Highly recommended, very handy, and makes life in Japan much easier, since to get around Tokyo, the easiest way is to use the subway...

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    Getting Around the City : General Info: New Years Eve
  • By conark on November 12, 2004
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  • On New Years Eve, the subway and most train stations are open 24 hours. Although most people are probably at home, you can use this opportunity to go partying all night without worrying about getting a taxi.

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  • Website: http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/util/english/

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    Getting Around the City : General Info: The Metro Can't Be Beat
  • By jennyhoya on January 8, 2007
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  • One of the most extensive and efficient transportation systems in the world. The subways come every couple of minutes and they are full of people all times of day and night.

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    Getting Around the City : General Info: Tokyo's Subway System
  • By hawaiidreamin on April 2, 2007
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  • The best way to get arund Tokyo is the subway system. It's always on time and the cheapest. I usually get a day pass and explore different parts of town. If you decide to buy one way fare, you need to know your destination and the price to get there. Subway map at the station will show all the information you need. Almost every station has English signs and friendly people are always around to help out in case you get lost.

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    Getting Around the City : General Info: Subway
  • Updated By texazboy002 on August 11, 2005
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  • The tokyo metro its fairly easy to get around they have lots of lines all over the city i just picked up a subway map and started riding but i found the places i wanted to go arcoss town from this tourist book from this hotel and showed all the tourist locations and its very cheap to ride across town and also when i first got there i couldnt figure out those damn ticket machines i almost had a fight with it but i finally figured it out its really simple im just dumb as far as taxi i didnt ride them I never knew if the drives could speak english or not so i just stuck to walking and subway

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