How crowded are Japanese subways?

Japan's trains can at times be some of the most crowded in the world. You may have even seen videos online of people being pushed into trains to be able to fit, and you probably thought, “No way!” However, it's actually quite a common sight in the packed city of Tokyo!



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Generally it is quiet in the train cars in Japan, so loud noises are very conspicuous. Almost all people listen to music using earphones and turn the sound off on their smartphones.

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Morning rush hour is from around 7 to 9AM and the rush home usually starts around 6PM and lasts for a few hours. Because the trains are so convenient in Japan, it may be hard for some travelers to avoid crowded times.

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To be fair, most lines aren't that crowded most of the time. There are some lines that are a crush in the morning rush and if you want to avoid the crush you travel earlier (or a lot later). Making trains longer means you have to make stations longer.

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The cost to ride the subway or bus in Japan varies depending on the city and transportation company. Generally, fares range from around 200 to 300 yen for short distances, and can be up to 500 yen or more for longer distances.

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Mastering the Subway system in Tokyo It covers a lot more spaces than the JR lines, which cover distances rather than areas. Subways could be a better alternative for you to reach all the best spots in Tokyo. Let me tell you something: the subway system is not as difficult as you might've initially thought.

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Especially when visiting large cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, you will want to avoid traveling during rush hour. Throughout Japan, rush hour typically lasts from 7 AM to 9 AM each morning, and 5 PM to 7 PM each evening. These are the times when many residents and going and coming from secular employment.

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  • Keihin Tohoku Line (from Ueno to Okachimachi), JR East: 200%
  • Tozai Line (from Kiba to Monzen-Nakacho), Tokyo Metro: 199%
  • Chuo-Sobu Line [Local] (from Kinshicho to Ryogoku), JR East: 199%
  • Chuo Line [Rapid] (from Nakano to Shinjuku), JR East: 194%


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Despite the stations' heavy usage, Shinjuku and Shibuya are considered the two most complex and hard-to-use stations in Tokyo. And that's the opinion of locals who use them every day! A 2021 report by ITMedia Lab placed Shinjuku and Shibuya 1st and 2nd, respectively, in terms of how difficult it is to transfer trains.

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Mount Fuji, located in Japan, is an iconic symbol of the country. Standing at 3,776 meters, it offers breathtaking views and attracts thousands of visitors each year, both climbers and sightseers alike.

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Greater London (i.e. the 32 Boroughs plus the City of London) covers an area of about 1,570 sq km (606 sq mi) - that's about 90% of the size of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government prefecture area - and recall that the Tokyo prefecture area contains 14 million compared to about 9 million in Greater London.

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Tracks Arranged in Complicated Curves A number of train lines in Tokyo can be confusing as they configure in long and sometimes complicated curves. The reason is to avoid passing under the Imperial Palace, located centrally in Tokyo. There are no train or subway tracks that pass underneath the Imperial Palace.

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The FWSI for passengers per kilometer of movement of passenger trains of Japan is 7.54 × 10-9, proving that safety in Japan is the sixth best of the states compared.

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