Why is Tokyo Metro so complicated?

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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New York City Subway It is the most complex network in the world with 472 active stations serving 27 subway lines.

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By far the easiest and best way to use Tokyo's subways and train is with a Pasmo or Suica card. You merely swipe the card over the reader on the turnstiles when you pass through when entering and leaving the system. The fare will automatically be deducted from your card and the machine will show the remaining balance.

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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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Most people would say that the reason as to why the trains and rail network do not operate 24 hours is because of the lack of demand. Although this is one of the factors, I think it is not the most important reason. The real reason is because of highly thorough train and rail inspections taking place every night.

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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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With a peerless public transportation network and an increasing number of multi lingual signage, getting around Tokyo is becoming relatively stress-free. With a JR Rail Pass or travel card, you can navigate stations, hop on and off buses and even take waterbuses with ease.

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Our number one metro overall? The Seoul Subway in South Korea topped the list. The overall ranking takes into account every element of our study - so that includes the number of stations with step-free access, the price of a ticket and the age of the system (amongst many others).

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THE world's fastest metro system train is the Maglev or Transrapid which runs by way of magnetic levitation on the Longyang Road to Pudong International Airport line of the Shanghai Metro in China.

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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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Part of this complexity is due to the train companies. Rather than being a fully public service, many Japanese train services are privatized, resulting in several different train companies. Most cities are serviced by a number of these companies rather than a single network.

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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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Hong Kong, China: Mass Transit Railway (MTR) The MTR is globally renowned for being the most profitable, cleanest, and most efficient metro system in the world.

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1. Stockholm, Sweden: Stockholms metro system, known as the Tunnelbana, is often referred to as the worlds longest art gallery. Many of its stations are adorned with colorful murals, sculptures, and unique designs.

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