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)
| Distance | 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 Guide
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 Guide 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.
- The metro is always cheaper than taxis 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.