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The Tokyo Subway system is the best way of getting around Tokyo, and the cheapest. It can be tricky though, as there are many different subway lines, and the writing is not always in English. The first thing to know about the subway system is how to get on and off it. The subway opens around 5am and stays open until midnight. Starting around 6 am and going until 9 am, and also 4 pm to about 7 pm are the busiest times. Things are easier if you just avoid Shibuya and Shinjuku stations at those times. You will have to wait in line for a trian, they do fill up, and you will get pushed into a car. Once the school and business rush is over though, it is really convenient. The hardest thing is figuring out where you are going. That is easy if you have a copy of the map with you. Most all of the cars on the lines have english signs and announcements for the stations. All you have to do is know which one you are looking for. Switching stations is easy, you just need to know which train to get on. Trains go in the direction of their farthest point, look at you map. If you are on the Ginza line wanting to go to Roppongi, but the train says Ueno, you are looking at the wrong direction, turn around and take the other train. Getting on the train is easy too. Have some money ready and buy one of those cute little plastic paper cards. Slide them into the gate, walk through and pick up your card on the other side (You will need it to switch lines and get out of the station.) If you get stuck, there are information booths at most all of the stations. Just be sure to have taxi money handy though if you plan to be out later than midnight, or be prepared to sleep wherever you are. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/util/english/
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Subway/metro is another commonly used transportation in Tokyo other than JR. There are quite a lot of subways in Tokyo: the Tokyo Metro, the Kotsu Metro, the Tokyu Line, the Keio Line, just to name a few. With so many different subway lines and JR lines, its very important for you to have a copy of the complete train line map on hand. So that you'll know where to get transitted. Those subways' online resources are quite useful too: checking of fares, how and how long to get from locations to locations, etc. Tokyo Metro: http://www.tokyometro.jp/ Kotsu Metro: http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp Tokyu Lines: http://www.tokyu.co.jp/index_flash.html Keio Lines: http://www.keio.co.jp Tickets: Advise to purchase the Passnet card, for the the value of 1,000 , 3,000 or 5,000. You can take most of the subways / trains other than the JR with the Passnet Card. (If you see the passnet logo on the ticket machines, it means you can use the passnet card for that train line) It saved me time as I dont have to queue up every time I take the trains. Value can be added after used up, and you can keep the card after the trip~ Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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| | | | Rail > Metro / Subway: Day passes | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
The Subway in Tokyo is operated by two Separate companies. Tokyo Metro, who operate the Ginza, Marunouchi, Tozai, Yurakucho, Hibiya, Chiyoda, Nanboku, Hanzomon and New Line, and Toei Metro who operate the Oedo, Asakusa, Mita and Shinjuku lines. Tokyo Metro's day pass is 710 yen, and Toei Metro's day pass is 500 yen. Alternatively you can buy a 1000 yen pass which covers both systems. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/util/english/
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