Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Getting around in Tokyo by train/subway?

Question:


Is there even a difference? Please explain!! :)

I'm going there for 4 days and I know there are a lot of train lines. or whatever you call them. haha.
But do they have like a pass you can you for 4 days without changing for all the lines? or something? Please help!! If there is an alternative please do suggest as well :)

THANK YOU!!

Answer:


Tokyo has many different railway companies that operate with in it.

A subway is a train that runs mainly underground, subway also refers to two of Tokyo's railway companies.

There are also surface commuter train companies that operate in Tokyo.

A pass is not worth the money, better to pay as you go. Get a Suica or Pasmo card, these are not passes but rather prepaid transit debit cards that allow you to ride any train in the area without having to purchase a new ticket each time.

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