Tourist Passes in Tokyo

Tourist Passes

Tokyo Subway Ticket (24/48/72-hour)

Unlimited rides on Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines (not JR lines). Available for 24 hours (¥800), 48 hours (¥1,200), or 72 hours (¥1,500). Excellent value for tourists covering most major attractions. Purchase at airports, major stations, or tourist information centers. Must be consecutive hours from first use. Does not include JR Yamanote Line or airport trains.

www.tokyometro.jp

JR Tokyo Wide Pass

3 consecutive days of unlimited JR train travel in the Tokyo area and beyond (¥10,180). Covers Nikko, Izu, Karuizawa, Gala Yuzawa ski resort, and Mt. Fuji area. Includes limited express and rapid trains, reserved seating. Perfect for multiple day trips. Can break even with just one trip to Nikko. Not valid for Tokaido Shinkansen to Kyoto/Osaka. Foreign passport required.

www.jreast.co.jp

Hakone Free Pass

Covers round-trip from Tokyo to Hakone plus unlimited use of Hakone transportation including cable cars, ropeways, sightseeing boats, and buses (2-day ¥6,100 or 3-day ¥6,500 from Shinjuku). Includes discounts to most museums and attractions. Essential for Hakone exploration. Buy at Odakyu stations. Allows unlimited ins and outs from Hakone area. Can easily save ¥3,000+ on transportation costs alone.

www.odakyu.jp

Grutto Pass

Admission to 90+ museums and attractions in Tokyo for ¥2,500, valid for 2 months from first use. One entry per facility. Breaks even with just 3-4 museum visits. Includes Tokyo National Museum, Edo-Tokyo Museum (when reopened), Mori Art Museum, Ueno Zoo, and many lesser-known spots. Great for museum enthusiasts. Does not include teamLab, Ghibli Museum, or Tokyo Skytree observation decks.

www.rekibun.or.jp

N'EX Tokyo Round Trip Ticket

Round-trip on Narita Express between Narita Airport and Tokyo (¥4,070) representing 30% savings versus regular tickets. Valid for 14 days from first use. Return journey can be to/from different Tokyo stations. Advance purchase online gets additional discount. Foreign passport required. Convenient reserved seating. Fastest train option from Narita Airport with luggage space.

www.jreast.co.jp

Nikko Pass (All Area)

Round trip from Tokyo to Nikko plus unlimited bus travel within Nikko area (¥4,780 for 2 days or ¥5,600 for 4 days). Covers Lake Chuzenji, Yumoto Onsen, and remote areas. Essential if visiting beyond Toshogu Shrine area. Includes discounts at some attractions. Purchase at Tobu Asakusa Station or online. Works on Tobu Railway lines (not JR).