Tokyo Fare Info
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On the Tokyo Metro passengers can use regular tickets, coupon tickets and unlimited ride passes. There are also rechargeable cards that can be topped up at the ticket machines and used to tap in. The two types of cards, the Pasmo and the Suica, work in exactly the same way, they are simply sold by different companies (as well as being different colours).
24 to 72 hour tickets
From 800 yen
PASMO Card
From 1,000 yen
Single Tickets
From 170 yen
JR Pass - Unlimited Japan Rail Travel
From £283
Where to buy a ticket
There are ticket machines at every station. You can buy individual tickets as well as topping up the Pasmo and Suica cards. If you don’t already have a Pasmo or Suica card you can buy one at Narita and Haneda airports. They are also available at certain metro and rail stations from the ticket machines.
24 to 72 hour tickets
These tickets are valid for all lines of the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway for either 24 hours, 48 hours or 72 hours from the starting time of the given time period.
| Ticket type | Adult price | Child price |
|---|---|---|
| 24-hour ticket | 800 yen | 400 yen |
| 48-hour ticket | 1,200 yen | 600 yen |
| 72-hour ticket | 1,500 yen | 750 yen |
PASMO Card
PASMO is a convenient prepaid transportation card that contains an integrated-circuit (IC) chip, allowing the user to enter the subway by simply placing the card over a PASMO card reader located on the fare gates. The card is rechargeable and can be used over and over. It can also be used for other railway and bus operators nationwide where interoperability is offered.
| Price denominations (Initial purchase) | At ticket vending machines: 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, 3,000 yen, 4,000 yen, 5,000 yen or 10,000 yen At station offices and commuter pass offices: From 1,000 yen up to 20,000 yen in 1,000 yen units * Note: Initial purchase price includes a 500 yen deposit. |
| Recharge denominations | At ticket vending machines, station offices and pass offices: From 10 yen up to 20,000 yen in 10 yen units |
| Where to buy | Ticket vending machines, station offices and pass offices at all Tokyo Metro stations |
| Valid period | Not applicable (PASMO cards not used for a 10-year period will become voided) |
| Valid routes | Valid on most public transportation within the Tokyo metropolitan area |
| If the card is no longer needed | Unregistered and registered PASMO cards: The amount charged onto the PASMO card and the initial 500 yen deposit is returned. PASMO card pass: A handling fee of 220 yen is deducted from the PASMO card and the initial 500 yen deposit is returned. * Note: A 500 yen deposit is required when purchasing a new PASMO card. |
| Notes on transferring between lines | Please ensure that you have the correct ticket whenever you go out through a ticket gate at a transfer station to change lines on the Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway, or other private railway lines. The fare paid must be enough to get to the transfer station, and you must transfer within 60 minutes. * Note: If you do not change trains within 60 minutes, then you will need to purchase a new ticket. |
Just a touch lets you ride both trains and buses
You can use a PASMO card by simply touching the sensor area of the ticket gate without even taking the card out of a card case.
Fare adjustment done automatically at the ticket gate, making traveling further easy
When traveling further than your fare allows, if your PASMO card is charged, the exceeding amount shall be deducted automatically when you touch the ticket gate.
* Note: PASMO cards can be purchased and recharged at stations, etc.
Can be used instead of a wallet, making shopping convenient
The amount charged onto a PASMO card can also be used in shops and vending machines located in station areas. It can also be used at other shops and vending machines where interoperability with PASMO is available.
Single Tickets
Tickets come in units of ¥170, ¥200, ¥240, ¥280 and ¥310. If you aren’t sure which one to buy for your journey, you can actually buy the cheapest and adjust the ticket at the end of your journey.
In metro and train stations you will see “fare adjustment” machines. Similar to ticket machines, these can read a passenger’s ticket and tell them how much should be added to reach the appropriate total for the journey they have made.
JR Pass – Unlimited Japan Rail Travel
The JR rail pass gives you unlimited travel for all of Japan. It allows you to travel on high speed bullet trains, reserve seats and access amazing savings. Firstly you must place an order for the JR Pass, next you will receive the exchange order. Then all you need to do is activate the JR Pass in Japan and enjoy unlimited travel across all of Japan.
Adult – 12 or above
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| 7 days | £283 |
| 14 days | £452 |
| 21 days | £565 |
Green Class (Premium)
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| 7 days | £396 |
| 14 days | £622 |
| 21 days | £791 |
What You Get For Upgrading To 1st Class
1st Class on the Japanese Railways is called Green Class, named for its luxurious and reclining interior. Green Class will give you the best experience travelling on the world’s most reliable train network. Enjoy the extra peace and quiet as you explore Japan.
Green Class gives you access to separate first class carriages, comfortable seats with extra width, more luggage space and extra free amenities depending on the train. Like drinks, Oshibori hand towels and snacks.