How to Pay
- Suica IC card
- Pasmo IC card
- Tokyo Metro 24/48/72-hr tourist ticket
- Tokyo Subway Ticket (combined Tokyo Metro + Toei)
- Cash at ticket machines
💡 Get a Suica card at Narita/Haneda airport on arrival, it covers all trains, buses, convenience stores, and vending machines. No need to buy separate tickets ever.
Peak Hours
No peak fare surcharge, distance-based flat fares at all times: trains are busiest during these hours. Fares do not change by time of day, but expect crowded carriages during rush hour.
Fare Table (JPY)
| Ticket | Off-Peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (up to 6 km) | ¥180 | ¥180 |
| Standard (6–11 km) | ¥210 | ¥210 |
| Standard (11–20 km) | ¥260 | ¥260 |
| Standard (20+ km) | ¥300 | ¥300 |
| Tokyo Metro Tourist 24-hr ticket | ¥600 | ¥600 |
| Tokyo Metro Tourist 48-hr ticket | ¥1,000 | ¥1,000 |
| Tokyo Metro Tourist 72-hr ticket | ¥1,500 | ¥1,500 |
Payment Cards & Passes
Suica & Pasmo IC Card
Everything about Suica and Pasmo IC cards: how to get one, top up, what they cover, and whether tourists still need one in 2026.
- Works on all Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway, JR, private railways, buses, and monorail in Tokyo.
- Accepted at most convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson), vending machines, and restaurants.
- Slightly cheaper than buying paper tickets for each journey.
Tips to Save Money
- Use the Suica & Pasmo IC Card instead of buying a single-journey ticket every time. It's faster and usually cheaper.
- Travel off-peak: No peak fare surcharge, distance-based flat fares at all times. Fares are lower and trains are less crowded outside these hours.
- For the airport journey, see the airport connection guide for fares and timings.
- Check the Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. & Toei Subway (Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation) official website for any promotional passes or tourist cards that may offer unlimited travel for a fixed period.
- Plan journeys using the official app. Some operators offer digital tickets that are slightly cheaper than physical tokens.
Fares are indicative and subject to change. Always verify current fares at the Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. & Toei Subway (Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation) official website.