Opened in 1927 the Tokyo Metro
is one of the busiest subway systems in the world with its 290 stations
13 Metro lines, the Tokyo Metro carries 8.7 million daily passengers.
the Tokyo Metro is cleaner safer and more punctual
than that of any other metropolitan city. However,
the subway & train systems are run by several different companies
in getting around the city can be confusing the train start about 5 a.m.
can run until 1 a.m. trains are extremely punctual
run every three minutes or so during peak hours in every 10 minutes or less
in the early morning in late-night trains and subways in tokyo can get
extremely crowded during rush hour
and at the end of the night when they stop running hop on a train during peak
hours for real Tokyo your experience
the women should be careful about "chikan" - men men who groupe
women are crowded train some trains now have some women only car
Here step-by-step instructions
on how to use the Metro. Step 1: locate a metro station
metro stations normally have a blue and white stylized "M"
some stations are located in side building while others are out in the
open
Step 2. Decide where you wanna go
to try to locate the appropriate stop on the map. Check what line it is on
then locate your current position and see what direction you need to travel (what is the name of the last station)
This will determine which signs you need
follow.
Step #3 Determine how much a ticket will cost
when you get to the station use the English fare chart
near the ticket vending machines to find the price of the ticket
to your destination. The Tokyo Metro charges by
distant rather than a flat rate. The Tokyo Metro has a total of
13 lines. Each line is identified by a name &
color, stations are named & numbered. For instance, the Ginza line is gold, and currently
has 19 stations. The Asakusa Station is station 19
on the Ginza Line.
Step #4 buying a ticket.Tickets are sold at ticket vending machines
found at every Tokyo Metro station. Tickets are available in denominations
of
170 yen, 200 yen, 240 yen, 280 yen
and 310 yen. Select the fare based on the distance you will travel.
At the ticket machine. Step 1:
change the language.Use the “English” button at the top right hand corner of the screen.
Step #2. Select Ticket Type
You can select to purchase Tickets or Coupon Tickets. If you have a PASMO card
(or any other compatible IC card) , you can select to charge it.
Step 3: Select Ticket Amount
Insert coins or bills and select the button displaying the price to your destination. Please do not forget to take your ticket and change.
Note: Some machines do not accept ¥2,000, ¥5,000
or ¥10,000 bills.
Step #5 Once you have your ticket,
proceed to the turnstile. Insert your ticket into the slot
in front of the machine.
Continue through the turnstile, taking your ticket as it emerges from the slot on top
of the machine.
if you're going to use the Tokyo metro line you may want to pick up a Suica
or a Pasmo card, these cards are prepaid transportation but
they contain it integrated circuit IC chip allowing the user to enter the subway
by simply placing the card over the Pasmo card reader
located at the fare gate. The card is rechargeable
and can be used over and over.You can purchase one of these cards from
any ticket vending machine in addition to using your Pasmo Card to
ride the subway or bus you can use it to pay for items purchased at stores
and vending machines. Note: Initial purchase price includes a 500
-yen deposit.
Step #6:
Follow the signs for your train.You may walk through a lot of intersections,
corridors and stairs. That is OK; just make sure to carefully follow the signs
to your Metro line. Each station is marked with
its name (in English) and a number.
Step #7: Select the correct platform
to stand on.
Step #8: Once on the platform:
When the train arrives, keep behind the yellow line.
Let people leave the train first, and then you can get on it.
During rush hour, the train platforms can get
crowded and you may have to wait for the next train to arrive
before attempting to get on.
Step #9: On the train. Find somewhere to sit/stand.
Courtesy seats can be found at the end of each car. Please give up your seat
to someone who needs it.
There are also cars just for women.
Step #10: Arriving at your destination.
When you reach your destination, you will still need your ticket or pass to
exit
When traveling with the regular ticket the gate will not return your ticket.
If you traveled further than the ticket you bought allows,
you can pay the extra fare at a fare adjustment machine
located near the fare gates. When you place your ticket into the machine,
, it will display the fare difference you owe. After inserting the difference, take
your ticket and
pass through the fare gate.
Congratulations—you have made it
across Tokyo!