Tokyo Subway Ticket: unlimited rides from ¥1,000 a day
What the 24, 48 and 72-hour passes cover, what they do not, and how many rides you need to make them pay.
Tokyo has two subway operators, Tokyo Metro and Toei, plus JR lines and private railways. The Tokyo Subway Ticket covers both subway operators, which between them reach most of the places visitors go.
Prices
| Duration | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | ¥1,000 | ¥500 |
| 48 hours | ¥1,500 | ¥750 |
| 72 hours | ¥2,000 | ¥1,000 |
The clock starts from your first ride, not from when you buy it.
What it covers
- All Tokyo Metro lines (Ginza, Marunouchi, Hibiya, Tozai, Chiyoda, Yurakucho, Hanzomon, Namboku, Fukutoshin).
- All Toei Subway lines (Asakusa, Mita, Shinjuku, Oedo).
What it does not cover
- JR lines, including the Yamanote loop line.
- Private railways and the airport trains.
- Toei buses and the Yurikamome line to Odaiba.
Does it pay?
Single subway fares are mostly ¥180–330. If you take four or more subway rides in a day, the 24-hour pass usually saves money. The 72-hour pass works out at about ¥670 a day, which pays off with just two or three rides a day.
Who can buy it
It is sold to visitors from overseas and to travellers coming to Tokyo from outside the Tokyo area. Buy it online, then collect or activate it as instructed. Some versions are QR tickets used at gates with QR readers.
