Getting Around Tokyo
Tokyo has a very practical transportation system and is home to some of Japan’s busiest train stations such as Tokyo station and Shinjuku stations.
Our travel tips to travel in and around Tokyo
Travelling by rail is the primary way of transportation in Greater Tokyo and the railway transport network includes both public and private networks.
The Yamanote Line and the Chuo Line are covered with the Japan Rail Pass, but sometimes it may be more convenient to take the Metro. For that, you can use IC Cards like Suica and PASMO.
There are also plenty of day trips possible from Tokyo, you can find here some ideas of itineraries to travel around the capital.
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