Subway, train or both when travelling around Tokyo

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We will spend a week in Tokyo in april and I am now looking into the best way to get around the city. The subway seems to go everywhere but there are also normal trains connecting most places. How does a JR pass compare to subway prices? Also - is it likely that we will use the subway anyway for some destinations? We will stay close to Ikeburo station which makes it easy to go by train. We may also do one or two day trips out of Tokyo by train. Mount Fuji or something like that.



Best Answer

A JR pass won’t save you money on short journeys. Just pay the normal ticket price: it’s not expensive. To find the best route, use an on-line route planner. I recommend jorudan.

The larger stations are crowded and confusing, so allow extra time for connections. Be aware that sometimes there are two stations of the same name, but belonging to different networks, next to one other. (Or, in one case, one is under the other. It took me fifteen minutes to figure out where my connection was.)




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What is the best way to travel around Tokyo?

Subways and trains are the best way to get around Tokyo. A prepaid Suica or Pasmo card is the BEST way to pay for transport. You can buy a Suica card online for pickup at the airport. Taxis are excellent but rather expensive.

What is the most popular method of transportation in Tokyo?

Rail is the primary mode of transport in Tokyo. Greater Tokyo has the most extensive urban railway network and the most used in the world with 40 million passengers (transfers between networks tallied twice) in the metro area daily, out of a metro population of 36 million.

Is it hard to get around in Tokyo?

The world's most populous city, Tokyo has a metropolitan area that sprawls over more than 5000 sq miles. Fortunately, thanks to a public transport system that's efficient, reliable, clean and generally safe, getting around the region is easy.

Can you get around Tokyo without a car?

A dizzying array of train and subway lines, taxis and buses can take you literally anywhere you need to go but for most travellers, the train will be your best bet as the fastest and cheapest. There are however some basic things you need to know about Tokyo's transit as you start planning that dream trip.



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