How to ride a subway, Lesson 101
Finding a subway entranceThere are three different train systems that serve central Tokyo: subways, Japan Railways (JR), and private railways. Of the three , the subway is the fastest and easiest way to get around the city center.There are 12 subway lines in Tokyo: four are Toei subway lines and eight are Tokyo Metro lines. Remembering the name and designated color of the line you wish to ride will help you find it, as every station entrance of the subway system displays its own station code mark. Station CodeStation Codes combine a letter indicating the line and a number indicating the station. Using these codes makes it easy to find your destination. The station numbers of each line at the left or bottom of the route map. Station codes are used on route maps and platform station signs.
