City guide
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
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Authorities
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Transport modes
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Payment methods
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Airport links
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Transport Authorities
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| metro | Tokyo Metro / Toei | Comprehensive underground network, fares 170-320 JPY, runs 5AM-midnight. |
| train | JR East | Overground and regional trains including Shinkansen, fares 140-200 JPY in Tokyo, 4:30AM-1AM. |
| bus | Various including Toei | Useful outside city center, affordable but slower. |
| other | Taxis | Clean, automatic doors, expensive for longer trips. |
Paying for Transport
- Suica / Pasmo Prepaid IC cards for trains, metro, buses; tap in/out. Open
- JR Rail Pass For wider JR network including Shinkansen; good for regional travel.
Operating Hours
- Weekday Trains/metro: 5AM-midnight, frequency 3-6 min peak.
- Weekend Similar to weekdays, starts later ~5AM.
- Night service No 24h service; JR until 1AM.
Rideshare & Taxis
- None prominent Not available Taxis preferred; Uber limited.
Airport Connections
- train - Narita Airport (NRT) ~60 min Narita Express to Tokyo Station, ~3000 JPY
- train - Haneda Airport (HND) ~30 min to city center, ~500-1000 JPY
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Buy Suica/Pasmo on arrival for seamless travel; English signs common; arrive early for meetings due to punctuality culture; avoid rush hours 7-9AM/5-7PM.