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Tokyo Metro, as one of the busiest and most complex subway systems in the world, may make you hesitate or feel nervous.
But don't worry, our Tokyo Metro guide will take you step by step to experience the Tokyo underground system, making every moment in Tokyo convenient.

The Tokyo Metro is an urban rail transit system serving Tokyo and the Tokyo Metropolitan Area in Japan. Its first line was officially opened and operated in 1927, making Tokyo the first city in Asia to open a subway.
Validity | Type | Price (Trip.com 3% off) |
Adult (Age 12+) | S$6.77 | |
Child (Age 6–11) | S$3.17 | |
Adult (Age 12+) | S$10.13 | |
Child (Age 6–11) | S$4.90 | |
Adult (Age 12+) | S$12.68 | |
Child (Age 6–11) | S$6.34 |
You can also buy a one-way ticket from a ticket machine at any subway station. Fares are based on the distance travelled from S$1.57.
The operating hours of Tokyo Subway and Toei Subway are both from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m., with very dense schedules, running every 2 to 5 minutes.
The daily schedule of each subway line in Tokyo can be queried in real-time on the official website. Here are the schedules of the starting and ending stations of three subway lines in Tokyo.
Line | Station | Departure Time | Frequency |
Ginza Line | Shibuya Station | Weekdays: 4:18 | About 3-9mins |
Asakusa Station | Weekdays: 4:17 | About 3-10mins | |
Marunouchi Line | Ogikubo Station | Weekdays: 4:19 | About 5-11mins |
Ikebukuro Station | Weekdays: 4:16 | About 5-15mins | |
Hibiya Line | Naka-meguro Station | Weekdays: 4:06 | About 2-20mins |
Kita-senju Station | Weekdays: 4:18 | About 2-15mins |
The Tokyo Metropolitan Rail Transit network operates 13 lines with a total length of 312.6 kilometers and 285 stations, by which you can easily head to popular locations or hotels, etc.

Line | Colour | Number | Route | Nearby Attractions |
Ginza Line | Orange | Line 3 | Shibuya → Asakusa | Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Senso-ji Temple |
Marunouchi Line | Red | Line 4 | Ogikubo → Ikebukuro | Tokyo Dome, Sunshine City, Imperial Palace |
Hibiya Line | Grey | Line 2 | Naka-meguro → Kita-senju | Roppongi Hills, Ebisu Garden Place, Ueno Zoo |
Tozai Line | Blue | Line 5 | Nakano → Nishi-funabashi | Tokyo Skytree, Nihonbashi, Toyosu Market |
Chiyoda Line | Green | Line 9 | Yoyogi-uehara → Kita-ayase | Meiji Shrine, Omotesando, Akihabara |
Yurakucho Line | Khaki | Line 8 | Wakoshi → Shin-kiba | Ginza, Tokyo International Forum, Odaiba |
Hanzomon Line | Purple | Line 11 | Shibuya → Oshiage | Shibuya Scramble, Asakusa, Sumida Aquarium |
Namboku Line | Teal | Line 7 | Meguro → Akabane-iwabuchi | Roppongi, Tokyo Midtown, Sugamo Jizo-dori |
Fukutoshin Line | Brown | Line 13 | Wakoshi → Shibuya | Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Harajuku |
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You can buy Tokyo Metro pass on Trip.com for domestic visitors residing outside of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma and Yamanashi as well as overseas visitors.
You can purchase Tokyo Metro pass at the ticket machine. Your ticket will be issued automatically by the machine if following the instructions. Besides, Tokyo Metro has established Tourist Information and Tokyo Metro Shibuya Station Tourist Information Center so as to better serve passengers.
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After purchasing your Tokyo Metro tickets, let’s find out how to use it!
Please redeem a physical boarding pass before riding.

Hand over your physical ticket to the station staff for validation. Your tickets will be inspected before boarding.

Since the many Tokyo underground stations see several different subway lines pass through, it is very vital to find the correct platform, especially at night as soon as you enter the paid area. Then board the Tokyo Metro on time avoiding missing the last train.

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The Tokyo Metro map is color-coded, with each line represented by a unique color and letter. For example, the Ginza Line is orange and marked with a "G," while the Hibiya Line is grey with an "H." This simple coding system helps tourists quickly identify their starting point, transfer stations, and destination.
The Tokyo Metro Subway Map & Route application is a must-have tool for navigating Japan’s capital. It provides an interactive map of all Tokyo Metro lines, including train schedules, station details, and transfer information.
Designed for both first-time visitors and frequent travelers, the app makes moving around Tokyo simple and stress-free. Users can search for the fastest routes, view real-time updates, and even plan trips across multiple lines with ease.


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