RoutePass Guide

Tokyo plan

Tokyo 3 Days Transportation Plan

Use IC card flexibility and consider a subway ticket only for dense sightseeing days.

Quick recommendation

Estimated single-ticket cost is ¥2,600. Start by comparing Tokyo Subway Ticket, then use IC cards for uncovered local rides.

Suggested daily route

  1. Day 1: Arrival airport to hotel
  2. Day 2: Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara
  3. Day 3: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku

Estimated transport cost

¥2,600

Recommended pass

Tokyo Subway Ticket

When not to buy a pass

Skip a pass when your route is city-only, when private railway coverage is better, or when your expensive rides fall outside the pass validity window.

Airport arrival route

Plan airport transfer separately first. Then check if a pass should begin on arrival day or later, after the transport-heavy portion starts.

Common first-time visitor mistakes

  • Activating a long-distance pass for low-value local travel days.
  • Assuming airport transfer tickets and city passes are the same purchase.
  • Ignoring luggage and station walking time in the route plan.

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Adjust cities, travel days, Shinkansen use, and airport plan to check this itinerary.

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FAQ

Do I need JR Pass?

No. A Tokyo-only three-day trip does not justify a nationwide JR Pass.