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Tokyo Subway Ticket (24/48/72h)

Tourist-only flat-rate pass for unlimited Tokyo Metro & Toei subway rides.

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The verdict

Who it's worth it for

Great for

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Depends
  • Families with kids
Not for
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Anyone here to unwind

A skip for most travellers.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

If you subway-hop all day it pays for itself fast and removes per-ride fumbling, a genuine no-brainer.
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It covers only the two subway networks, not JR, so it skips the Yamanote loop.
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It is sold to tourists only at airports and select counters, not regular machines.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • First-timers

    Worth it on dense sightseeing days, but pair it with an IC card for JR lines.

  • With friends

    Good value for a group doing many short subway hops in a day.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
¥800–1,500
Time
n/a
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Activate on your most subway-heavy days
Getting there
Covers all Tokyo Metro and Toei lines, not JR or private railways
Booking
Buy with a foreign passport at airports or major tourist counters; ¥800–1,500 for 24/48/72h
Alternatives

If it's not your thing, try

a different kind of pass — museums rather than transit
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