Is it possible to use the JR Pass at these stations in Tokyo?
I'm thinking about staying in this Horidome hotel because I read it's a good place to get to other places.
I'll buy a Japan Rail Pass, but I didn't understand if I can use it at nearby subway stations such as Ningyocho, Kodenmacho and others. Is it possible?
If not, is it possible to visit typical tourist places in Tokyo using the JR Pass? Or are non-subway railways mainly used to get to other cities, and subways have an extensive network that the tourist can't live without?
Best Answer
Depending on how much traveling you do, you may find subway day-passes useful. There are two subway companies (Tokyo Metro with 9 lines and Toei with 4 lines) so be aware that that you can buy a day-pass for just one company, but that might be quite a handicap if the stop you want to go to is on other company's line.
I'd recommend checking out the day-pass that's valid on both companies for ¥1000. It is available at all the ticket vending machines on both companies' lines.
Alternatively, there's a JR + subway combination ticket for ¥1580. Be aware that it works on JR lines in the Tokyo ward only, so it wouldn't be useful if you wanted to do a longer day-trip to Kamakura, for example. It also works on the city buses, but I don't have much experience with those so I can't comment on how useful they'll be.
The Suica card recommended in the other answer is also valid on the subways, but it is just a touchless prepaid electronic farecard, so you'll still pay for individual tickets. It just saves you the trouble of buying one each time you get on public transit. If you ride JR, subway, etc., enough in one day, the day-pass may save you more money. However, be aware that there are other private lines they won't work on (the private suburban lines, yurikamome to Odaiba area, etc.)
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