Getting Around Tokyo – The Easiest and Cheapest Way
# Councils
The easiest way to get around Tokyo is without doubt the railway network. It rarely fails, the trains on average every six minutes, and all the important areas have several access points. The signs are usually in English and Japanese. Once you have your head around how it works, it is relatively easy to navigate. The bus, on the other hand, require that you know when your stop is imminent. A good understanding of the Japanese would really help with this! As for taxis. In a word – money.
Rail Passes #
If you have decided to remain in the Tokyo area and not travel to other parts of Japan, you can buy a local train pass once you get here. There are day passes and cards or batteries PASMO called Suica. This is mainly for two done exactly the same way. The only major difference is that the U-Bahn PASMO network is managed, while Suica is offered by JR East.
Planning is a little later in Japan? Consider purchasing a Japan Rail Pass you can for 1, 2 or 3 times per week and to buy it at almost all public transportation in Japan. The main exception is the Nozomi Shinkansen, the fastest, but you will have access to all other trains. The trip can take half an hour longer, but you will save a lot of changes.
# Yamanote Line
The Yamanote line is the ring line connecting all major areas of Tokyo. A complete loop of the city takes about an hour. If you spend some time in the big T, you are obliged to use that line at least once. He is friendly with cards in English on the platforms and near exits. On more like Shinagawa or Tokyo, do not forget the issue, you need – to review a lot! Most guides will tell you the next exit of the attractions they list.
# Other trains
There are about 40 subway lines, subway and two surfaces that run through the city. In the Tokyo metropolitan area, you can travel almost anywhere, you should have no more than 10-15 minutes on foot to get off when you go. Our best tips for the use of trains can not carry heavy bags or large items. If you need to train lines are often associated with a series of corridors and stairways. The last thing you need, especially if it is new to you, is the easy handling of large objects through the crowd.
Rush Hour #
Rush Hour is to say the least, thrilled! Avoid trains during the following periods, especially if you have children with you – 7:00 to 09:30 and from 17.30 to 19.30 clock in the evening. Of course, if you want to know what it is, on a rainy Tokyo rush hour travel, go ahead. Just be prepared to torn and shredded. This is all part of the adventure.
