Jr lines have the thickest lines, followed by other private railway companies tokyu, tobu, seibu, keikyu, keisei, sotetsu, etc, subways tokyo metro, toei, yokohama subway, and local monorails with the thinnest lines. Use scraps in 12 colors to create the subway lines and stops on this stylized transit map. Tokyo subway navigation for tourists is a free application officially provided by tokyo metro to enable users to search transfer information for the tokyo subway network tokyo metro and toei subway. Shuttle bus service is also available to most major locations within the tokyo area. There are two useful passes to consider when exploring tokyo. Tokyos systems are clean, punctual, and most lines run from stations every several minutes from the hours of 5am to around midnight. Download our tokyo area pdf maps, which include a tokyo metro map and a tokyo metropolitan map, and. The tokyo metro is a rapid transit system in tokyo, japan. Over 40 million passengers whiz around the city, using all of the 882 interconnected rail stations. Other rapid transit operator in tokyo is the toei subway. Tokyo guidebook dont get lost in tokyo, a pdf guidebook. Tokyo has one of the worlds most convenient and efficient train and subway systems. Nov 18, 2019 tokyo is a pretty big place, so learning how to use the subway map is a must. Tokyo station is a railway station in the marunouchi business district of chiyoda, tokyo, japan, near the imperial palace grounds and the ginza commercial district.
It can be complex and intimidating if its your first time in tokyo, so hopefully this. Hi guys, my name is daisy, welcome to my travel blog. Mar, 2020 the clearly colorcoded map is a handy guide, and with multilingual signs in both stations and trains, riding the subway has never been simpler. Akasaka c3 akasakamitsuke c3 akebonobashi b2 akihabara e3 aoyama stn b4 aoyama ichome b3 ariake station f5 asakusa f1 awajicho stn e3 azabujuban c4. Official tokyo subway route map english from the bureau of transportation, tokyo. Tokyo metro began operation in 1927 and toei subway did the same in 1960. Haneda airport access guide supports comfortable journeys for travelers from tokyo international airport haneda airport to central tokyo and yokohama. Find easytoread travel resources about the train and metro systems of tokyo, osaka, and kyoto as well as details about the lines you can take with your japan rail pass. However, i admit to being worried about my lack of japanese language efficiency.
Map of tokyo englishwritten or recommended maps for foreigners when a foreign expat visits japan to stay in tokyo for a long term, he or she will try to grasp characteristics of each area in tokyo at first considering the transportation access for commuting or childrens school, and then will decide where to live. See a map of tokyo, japan and its major stations and tourist attractions including tokyo parks and gardens, hotels, embassies, shrines, temples and shops. How scary is the subway system for nonjapanese speakers. Changing lines can be expensive, so check the map closely to see which train lines you can access your destination from. Toei subway, name of line, asakusa line, mita line, shinjuku line, oedo line. Please use convenient keikyu trains and buses for your business and sightseeing travels. Dont worry, our guide will explain exactly how to use the tokyo subway map. No need to use paper maps when electronic maps can help us save a few trees. The above map also lists the jr, toei lines, as well as private rail lines. Tokyo metro and toei transportation offer a variety of discount tickets that are a good way to save some cash if youre traveling a lot by subway in one day.
One of the puzzling initiations which almost all tourists have to go through is the deciphering of the tokyo subway map. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Japanese is hard enough already, dont make it harder on yourself by making these same six mistakes over and over. Tokyo subway and train map for tourists in english tokyo pocket guide akasaka c3 akasakamitsuke c3 akebonobashi b2 akihabara e3 aoyama stn b4 aoyama ichome b3 ariake station f5 asakusa f1 awajicho stn e3 azabujuban c4. Ltd formerly teito rapid transit authority eidan, 8 lines.
The tokyo subway, tokyo no chikatetsu is a part of the extensive rapid transit system that consists of tokyo metro and the toei subway in the greater tokyo area of japan. For economical travel, research oneday or twoday passes which will almost certainly be on offer. I read on wikipedia that tokyo has the most extensive urban railway network of the world. Tokyo subway map for download metro in tokyo highresolution. Subway map getting on the train haneda airport access guide.
Tokyo subway attack of 1995, coordinated terrorist attack in tokyo on march 20, 1995, in which the nerve gas sarin was released in the citys subway system. I will be exploring tokyo but also going out to places like kyoto i live in the uk so the book needs to be able to be purchased here. Interactive map of tokyo with all popular attractions shibuya, the imperial palace, sensoji temple and more. Looking at a map of central tokyos train and subway system can seem like looking at a messy ball of yarn. In the larger cities such as tokyo and osaka, there are often subway stations clustered in similar areas. In this video, i show you everything you need to know in order to use the tokyo metro system effectively.
Tokyo subway and train map for tourists in english tokyo. This scrapbusting quilt is made with 1,600 fabric squares and 25 unique blocks. Edit this map tokyo metro map official near tokyo, japan. We also included a map of tokyos subway system, with markings of all the different lines and stations you can go to, and some other useful information, like the location of tokyos airports and some. Nov 18, 20 see jr east tokyo area map in japanese pdf tokyo mobile metro map embed the most updated version of this map on your site. Pdf form includes both words autumn and fall to suit more. Refer to a subway map, you can find them all over and in magazines for the routes and. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to tokyo. Oneday, unlimited travel on the toei and tokyo metro subway lines. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The tokyo subway system explained with map the official. Tokyo metro pass offices at ueno, nihombashi, marunouchi line ikebukuro.
After studying that map for about a week or so, i suddenly got the railway system in tokyo at last. The tokyo subway chikatetsu is one of the worlds most extensive metrosubway systems. This map is readable even in japanese, since everything is color coded and clear. See jr east tokyo area map in japanese pdf information subway jr east.
Down below you can find a useful tokyo metro map and tokyo subway map. New maps will be added in future updates, so be sure to check back occasionally. Map of tokyo englishwritten or recommended maps for foreigners when a foreign expat visits japan to stay in tokyo for a long term, he or she will try to grasp characteristics of each area in tokyo at first considering the transportation access for commuting or childrens school, and then will decide where to. I plan to get around quite a bit on the subway when i visit tokyo. Highresolution map of tokyo subway for free download and print. Interactive and pdf downloadable maps to help you plan your trip to japan.
Nagoya subway english route map nagoya, japan travel, japan map. Its a complicated web of jr east and other private railway companies, including subways it intertwines seemingly endlessly, making it hard to understand for anyone whos not a local. Almost all stations have both japanese and english on signs, and stations are usually announced before arrival. They are the asakusa line, oedo line, mita line, and the shinjuku line. Aug 02, 2007 edit this map tokyo metro map official near tokyo, japan.
This application is available in english, chinese simplified and traditional, korean, thai and japanese. Tokyo is a pretty big place, so learning how to use the subway map is a must. Usually station signs have both japanese and english, and the station. Helpful pdf downloads the official tokyo travel guide. The tokyo subway system is a vast, labrynthlike system that will. Unlimited use for one day of both toei and tokyo metro subways but cannot be used on jr trains like the loop line. Mar, 2020 tokyo subway attack of 1995, coordinated terrorist attack in tokyo on march 20, 1995, in which the nerve gas sarin was released in the citys subway system. The clearly colorcoded map is a handy guide, and with multilingual signs in both stations and trains, riding the subway has never been simpler. Travel guide to all touristic sites, museums and architecture of tokyo. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to use the tokyo subway japan travel guide youtube. Find out how to speed up your study, get motivated, study the right way, and be less confused. It is very complex and it will take awhile to learn and understand it. I am going to tokyo in march and wondered what is the best map to take with me.
Metro tokyo map, tickets and help getting around in tokyo. Several packages of deadly sarin gas are set off in the tokyo subway system killing twelve people and injuring over 5,000 on march 20, 1995. Tokyo metro, name of line, ginza line, marunouchi line. Although, to be fair, his also lists the ones in yokohama and chiba. Tokyo subway route map map of subway lines in tokyo. Tokyo subway route map bureau of transportation, tokyo metro tokyo metropolitan government keikyukamata tenkubashi n emerald brown bureau of transportation tokyo metropolitan government tokyo metro coltd. These walking maps were prepared by the municipalities of the metropolis of tokyo. The tokyo metro, tokyo metoro is a major rapid transit system in tokyo, japan. If you are heading to tokyo, read up on the subway before you go. The attack was carried out by members of the new religious movement aum shinrikyo since 2000 called aleph and killed people and injured more than 5,000.
Served by shinkansen highspeed rail lines, tokyo station is the main intercity rail terminal in tokyo. This map has been folded using a technique calledmiura ori, a technology. In this guide, well help you understand and confidently navigate tokyos complex train. Download our tokyo area pdf maps, which include a tokyo metro map and a tokyo metropolitan map, and navigate around the japanese capital like a local. Patterns by elizabeth hartman tokyo subway map quilts pdf. The bus stops, shiki station from haneda airport and shiki station, south exit from narita airport are the most convenient from the airports to niiza campus. Japan is renowned for its comprehensive and efficient train network and its underground trains are no different. Tokyo metro distributes a convenient pamphlet, useful for sightseeing in tokyo. Helpful pdf downloads the official tokyo travel guide, go tokyo. Tokyo subway has metro lines tokyo metro 9 and toei 4 as well as numerous overground options. Mar 18, 2020 several packages of deadly sarin gas are set off in the tokyo subway system killing twelve people and injuring over 5,000 on march 20, 1995.
While the subway system itself is largely within the city center, the lines extend far out via extensive through services onto suburban railway lines. See jr east tokyo area map in japanese pdf tokyo mobile metro map embed the most updated version of this map on your site. The tokyo subway system explained with map the official tokyo. Official tokyo subway route map english from the bureau of transportation, tokyo metropolitan government. Tokyo subway and train map for tourists in english tokyo pocket guide. Tokyo has close to ninety thousand, mostly small, restaurants. Is the subway wellsignposted for dumb tourists like me lol or am i going to struggle. Mar 11, 2017 in this video, i show you everything you need to know in order to use the tokyo metro system effectively. It contains basic information on riding the train, sightseeing spots, guide of airport access, convenient discount tickets and a tokyo subway map with index for easier identification of each stations. Seasons in japanese signs of seasons in english and japanese in.
For that reason, we have conviniently included a city map complete with markings that show the location of each area and attraction in tokyo. Subway map getting on the train haneda airport access. Tokyo has one of the worlds most convenient and efficient train and subway systems, and you can get from just about any point to any point. You can try the tea ceremony in kyoto and watch a real sumo training session in tokyo. You can book unique tours and activities, like visiting temples in kyoto accompanied by a samurai, or driving around tokyo or osaka on a gokart dressed as super mario, or even playing videogames against an unbeatable japanese otaku at his place.
While it is not the only rapid transit system operating in tokyo, it has the higher ridership among the two subway operators. Use them to find the perfect walking route for you. Shimo ojikamiya a tokyo sakura tram kumanomae koen shinsuikoen. Change the width and height in pixels of the html code below to fit your layout. This article describes tokyos underground subway system further, including how the system works, how to navigate around using a map, and how to buy a ticket, all without having to speak any japanese. Network consists of 16 lines and 223 stations when both operators, tokyo monorail and rinkai line are combined. Sarin gas was invented by the nazis and is one of the.