Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket – complete guide

Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket

Great cost-efficiency! Enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo with the “Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket”!

If you’re planning on sightseeing in Tokyo, we recommend using the Tokyo Metro 24-hour pass, which allows unlimited use of the Tokyo Metro! Not only can you get a discount on subway fares, but you can also receive various other benefits, such as discounts at sightseeing spots in the city. We’ll introduce the 24-hour pass and introduce many recommended spots in Tokyo that you’ll want to visit!

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What is the Tokyo Metro 24-Hour Ticket?

The Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket is a great value ticket that allows you to ride all Tokyo Metro lines for 24 hours from the time of purchase. It is very convenient for a variety of situations, such as traveling, work, and shopping, and is ideal for sightseeing within Tokyo using the Tokyo Metro.

Scope of use and validity period

Tokyo Metro 24-Hour Ticket
Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket purchased from an automatic ticket machine

The Tokyo Metro 24-hour pass allows unlimited travel on any line within the Tokyo Metro line.The ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time it is first used.

This means that the pass is valid for 24 hours from the time you first pass through the ticket gate, so for example, if you start using it at 11:00 a.m. on the first day, itis valid until 11:00 a.m. the next day.

A typical one-day pass is valid from the first train to the last train on the day of use, but the biggest difference between the Tokyo Metro 24-hour pass and other one-day passes is that it can be used for 24 hours from the time it is first used.

For this reason, the Tokyo Metro 24-hour pass can be used for two-day, one-night trips that span multiple dates.

How to buy and price

Tokyo Metro 24-hour tickets can be purchased from automatic ticket vending machines or PASMO charging machines at Tokyo Metro stations.

The fare for adults is 600 yen, for children 300 yen, and is sold at a discounted price for seniors and students.

*The minimum fare for Tokyo Metro is 180 yen (178 yen for IC cards), so you can make up for the cost with just four rides.

Notes

  • This is a Tokyo Metro free pass, so it does not apply to the Toei Subway.
  • As it is only Tokyo Metro, it may take a longer route to your destination and may take longer.
  • You may have to transfer within the station for a long distance.
  • Since many lines have direct connections with other companies’ lines, if you go beyond the stations covered by the free pass, you will be charged an additional fare. You will need to pay the fare for the additional fare at the ticket gate.

Below are some attractions you must and you can visit with Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket.

[Marunouchi Line Tokyo Station] Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station

The Marunouchi Station Building, a famous Tokyo spot, has been faithfully restored to its original appearance after about five years of renovation work.

The architectural beauty of the building, which uses about 850,000 red bricks, including bricks remaining from the Taisho era, is truly overwhelming! With a beautiful red brick exterior and a large clock, there are plenty of things to see, and you’ll feel like you’re in a foreign country.

The interior of the station is decorated with hawks, phoenixes, and the Chinese zodiac, and the intricate construction with attention to detail is captivating. The dome roof, about 28 meters high, which is the symbol of the station building, is also a must-see!

We also recommend viewing it from the terraces of the commercial building KITTE or Shin-Maru Building. It’s even more impressive when you take a photo of the large panorama.

  • [Location] 1-chome, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
  • [Access] JR, Tokyo Subway Station

[Chiyoda Line Nijubashimae Station / Hibiya Line Hibiya Station] Imperial Palace Outer Gardens

Imperial Palace Outer Gardens
Imperial Palace Outer Gardens

The Imperial Palace is said to be located on top of a “dragon hole,” one of the most powerful places in Japan.

The Imperial Palace Outer Gardens, with its wide lawns, groves of trees, and the Ninomaru Garden in the East Garden, are famous as a power spot where you can feel good energy everywhere.

As it was once Edo Castle, famous historical remains such as the Sakuradamon Gate, Fushimi Turret, and Nijubashi Bridge can also be seen.

  • [Location] 1-1 Kokyogaien, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
  • [Access] Approximately 2 minutes on foot from Nijubashimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. Approximately 2 minutes on foot from Hibiya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

[Hibiya Line Higashi-Ginza Station] Kabukiza

Kabukiza
Kabukiza

Kabukiza, the new Kabuki theater, opened in 2013.

Characterized by its tiled roof and red balustrade, Kabukiza in Ginza, Tokyo, is a place where you can enjoy traditional Japanese performing arts. Different plays are performed every month in the theater, which has a total of 1,808 seats.

There are various types of seats from the box seats on the first floor to the third floor, and on the fourth floor there are popular seats unique to Kabukiza, called “One Act Viewing Seats,” where you can casually watch only the act you like.

You can enter the shopping zone in the basement, the rooftop on the fifth floor, and the Kabukiza Gallery without a ticket, so it is a must-visit spot for those who just want to enjoy the atmosphere.

  • [Location] 4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
  • [Opening hours] Varies depending on the performance
  • [Closed] Irregular
  • [Access information] Directly connected to Higashi-Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Subway Asakusa Line。 About 10 minutes’ walk from JR Yurakucho Station via the underground passage

[Hibiya Line Roppongi Station] Tokyo City View

Tokyo City View
Tokyo City View

“Tokyo City View” is an observation deck in Roppongi Hills. It consists of “Tokyo City View”, an indoor observation corridor that is completely made of glass, and “Sky Deck”, an outdoor observation corridor that has no glass or roof and allows you to feel the outside air.

In addition to being able to see Tokyo’s landmarks, Tokyo Tower and Skytree, you can also see Rainbow Bridge, Haneda Airport, and even Mt. Fuji when the weather is good.

The best time to visit is during sunset. The bright red sunset sinking from east to west through the 360-degree glass windows is a spectacular sight. Furthermore, when the lights start to come on in the city, the glittering and vivid Tokyo cityscape is very romantic.

At the restaurants inside Tokyo City View, you can enjoy a leisurely meal and drinks while watching the glittering night view of the city.

  • [Location] 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • [Opening hours] Weekdays and holidays: 10:00-23:00 (last entry 22:30) Fridays, Saturdays, and days before holidays: 10:00-25:00 (last entry 24:00). Sky Deck: 11:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30)
  • [Closed days] Irregular
  • [Access information] 0 minutes walk from Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (directly connected to the concourse). 4 minutes walk from Roppongi Station on the Toei Subway Oedo Line

[Marunouchi Line Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station] Shinjuku Gyoen

Shinjuku Gyoen
Shinjuku Gyoen

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, opened in 1906, was once the garden of the Imperial Family and is now open to the public. Traditional Japanese and European-style gardens can be seen within the vast grounds, making it an urban oasis beloved by locals.

Within the garden, there are large trees with a strong presence, giving a strong sense of the vitality and energy of the earth. Shinjuku Gyoen as a whole is a power spot that radiates great energy.

  • [Location] 11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
  • [Opening hours] 9:00-16:00
  • [Closed] Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, the following weekday), December 29th to January 3rd
  • [Access information] Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Toei Subway Shinjuku Line。 Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

[Chiyoda Line Meiji-Jingumae Station] Takeshita Street

Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street

For those who want to try the latest sweets, we recommend Takeshita Street in Harajuku! Harajuku is not only a fashion mecca, but also a spot where you can enjoy sweets that have just arrived in Japan for the first time.

There are many sweets that have sparked a huge boom in Harajuku, such as pancakes and hybrid sweets!

  • [Location] 1-chome Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
  • [Access] 5 minutes on foot from Meiji-Jingumae Station on the Chiyoda Line, 1 minute on foot from Harajuku Station

[Yurakucho Line Tsukishima Station] Monja Street

Monja Street
Monja Street

Tsukishima, a downtown area of ​​Tokyo, is known as the town of Monjayaki, and Monja Street, packed with famous restaurants, is a must-see tourist spot.

In the same area, there is Tsukudajima, which has a charming retro atmosphere that evokes the Showa era, and the scenery that creates an exquisite contrast between the vermilion-painted Tsukuda Kobashi Bridge and the skyscrapers is also popular.

Tsukudajima is also famous as the birthplace of tsukudani, and is dotted with long-established stores that have been loved by people for a long time, so it’s a good idea to visit several stores to choose souvenirs.

  • [Location] Tsukuda 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
  • [Access] 5-minute walk from Tsukishima Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line

[Yurakucho Line Higashi-Ikebukuro Station] Sunshine Aquarium

Sunshine Aquarium
Sunshine Aquarium

Sunshine Aquarium is an aquarium located on the rooftop of the World Import Mart Building, 40 meters above ground, in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro. The concept is an “oasis in the sky.”

There are three areas: “Sky Journey,” “Waterside Journey,” and “Ocean Journey,” and each area has its own performance time for animals.

The “Penguins in the Sky” is a hot topic.

The penguins swim freely in the large, overhanging tank, which is about 12 meters wide and gives a sense of freedom, as if they are flying in the sky! It is a mysterious space where you cannot tell whether you are in the sky or underwater.

  • [Location] Sunshine City World Import Mart Building Rooftop, 3-1 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
  • [Opening hours] Spring/Summer 9:30-21:00. Autumn/Winter 10:00-18:00. Opening hours vary depending on the season. For details, please check the official website. The last admission is 1 hour before closing time
  • [Closed] Open all year round .
  • [Access] Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Exit 6 of Higashi-Ikebukuro Station. Approximately 9 minutes on foot from the exit of Higashi-Ikebukuro 4-Chome Station. Approximately 9 minutes on foot from the exit of Mukaihara Station.

[Ginza Line/Hibiya Line Ueno Station] Ueno Zoo

Ueno Zoo
Ueno Zoo

At Ueno Zoo, you can receive original non-sale goods by showing your 24-hour subway ticket.

Ueno Zoo is known as the first zoo in Japan, established in 1882, and is one of the must-see spots when touring the historic downtown area of ​​Tokyo.

It is also home to the world’s three rarest animals: giant pandas, okapis, and pygmy hippos, so be sure to go and see them when you visit.

  • [Location] 9-83 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
  • [Opening hours] 9:30-17:00
  • [Closed] Mondays
  • [Access] 8 minutes’ walk from Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya lines

[Hanzomon Line Oshiage Station] Sumida Aquarium

Sumida Aquarium
Sumida Aquarium

Sumida Aquarium is an aquarium with a concept of “The closer you get, the more you like it.” It has an open tank display and allows you to experience a unique sense of intimacy through communication with the staff.

There are many attractions, such as the “Ogasawara Large Tank” themed on the sea of ​​the Ogasawara Islands, where colorful fish swim in schools, the largest open tank in Japan where you can feel the breathing of penguins and sea lions up close, and the fantastical water basin tank “Big Shale” where about 500 moon jellyfish float.

The most popular creature at Sumida Aquarium is the garden eel, which floats underwater with its wriggling head sticking out. November 11th has been designated “Garden Eel Day” and an event is held every year.

  • [Location] 5F & 6F Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
  • [Opening hours] Weekdays 10:00-20:00. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 9:00-21:00. Last admission 1 hour before closing
  • [Closed] Open all year round (may be closed temporarily for facility inspections, etc.)
  • [Access information] Approx. 0 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Tokyo Skytree Station Approx. 4 minutes on foot from Exit A2 of Oshiage Station. Approx. 4 minutes on foot from Exit B3 of Oshiage Station

[Ginza Line Asakusa Station] Asakusa Hanayashiki

Asakusa Hanayashiki
Asakusa Hanayashiki

Asakusa is home to Asakusa Hanayashiki, famous as Japan’s oldest amusement park.

If you have a 24-hour subway pass, you can get a 100 yen discount on the admission fee, so be sure to stop by!

There are many attractions that you can enjoy with your children, and there is also a festival corner where you can fully enjoy the downtown atmosphere.

To enjoy the attractions, you will need to purchase a “ride ticket” in addition to the admission fee, but there are also multi-ride tickets and free passes available at a slightly cheaper price per ticket, so try using one that suits your mood that day.

  • [Location] 2-28-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
  • [Opening hours] 10:00-18:00
  • [Closed days] None
  • [Access] 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

Save money with the Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket

All of the sightseeing spots we’ve introduced can be accessed on foot from Tokyo Metro stations.

Why not use the “Tokyo Metro 24-Hour Ticket” to get around Tokyo at a great price?

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