How expensive is the Tokyo subway?

The Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket is priced 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for children. It is valid on all Tokyo metro lines for 24 hours from the time the ticket is used. There are same-day tickets which must be used on the day of purchase and advance tickets which must be used within 6 months of purchase.



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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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So, can you travel in Japan without speaking Japanese? Sure you can. In big cities and at major landmarks and popular tourist sights, you'll be just fine most of the time. Of course, once you get off the beaten path a bit, things will get a little more challenging.

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Also, it can be difficult to use Japan's public transport system without cash, as you will almost always need it to recharge your IC card or to purchase a train ticket. That being said, I would say you should bring enough cash so that you have at least 10,000 yen of spending money per day.

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Yes, there is Uber in Japan… Locals tell us that although Japan does have Uber, it's not super well-known and it's definitely not the most convenient option when it comes to traveling around the more sprawling places in Japan, namely cities like Kyoto or Tokyo.

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Trains and subways in Tokyo generally run between 5:00 am and 1:00 am, though some run throughout the night during the New Year's Holiday on January 1-3. Trains are freakishly punctual and run every 3 minutes during peak hours, and every 10 minutes or less in the early morning and late at night.

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Yes, drinking water from taps in Japan is safe. For environmental reasons, try to use a refillable water bottle rather than buying bottled water in Japan. Metro train stations have public water fountains, but otherwise these can be hard to find (this is the land of vending machines after all).

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However, in Tokyo, you'll notice that using the Uber app for rides isn't as common as you'd think. In short, yes, you can use Uber in Tokyo, but mostly to hail a taxi. But, more often than not, stopping a random taxi on the street might be faster (and cheaper) than requesting a taxi via the ubiquitous app.

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Eating out can be expensive, but there are plenty of cheap diners and eateries in Japan where you can eat well at reasonable prices. Here are our recommended restaurants for cheap, healthy food: Teishoku-ya are simple, no-frills diners serving typical Japanese set meals at super low prices.

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