Tokyo pass guide
Is Tokyo Subway Ticket Worth It?
Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on ticket type.
Quick Answer
Tokyo Subway Ticket is worth checking when your planned rides exceed ¥1,500 and the route coverage matches.
Price and validity
Price: ¥1,500. Validity: 3 day(s).
Coverage area
Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on ticket type.
Who should buy it?
Tokyo sightseeing days with frequent subway rides.
Who should not buy it?
JR-heavy itineraries, airport transfers, or days with only one or two rides.
Break-even examples
Add your likely rides first. If single tickets exceed the pass price by a comfortable margin and the pass covers those routes, it may be worth buying. If the total is close, choose convenience only when the pass reduces ticket friction.
Example itinerary
Use this pass on the transport-heavy part of the trip rather than the whole vacation. Airport arrival, city sightseeing, and intercity rides often have different best tools.
Airport transfer compatibility
Check whether the pass covers your arrival train before buying. Airport buses, private railways, reserved seats, or limited express surcharges may have separate rules.
Common mistakes
- Buying before calculating likely single-ticket cost.
- Assuming city subway, JR, and private railway coverage are interchangeable.
- Activating a pass for a low-value airport transfer day.
Use the Pass Finder Tool
Compare this pass against your trip length, airport plan, Shinkansen use, and cities.
パス診断を開くFAQ
Does it cover JR Yamanote Line?
No. It covers Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway, not JR lines.
Is it good for first-time visitors?
Yes when your sightseeing route stays mostly on subway lines.