Tokyo Subway

Tokyo can boast of an amazing mesh of subways. The modern technology has enabled swift and smooth traveling. The subways offer fast and easy traveling at reasonable rates. Tokyo Subway will enlighten you more on this aspect.

The two companies owning the subway system in Tokyo are Tokyo Metro and Toei Subways. The former is run by Tokyo Metro Co. Ltd. and features eight lines, and the latter is run by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and features four lines. Both the subway lines have now introduced "station numbering system" according to which a station number is allotted to each station. There are some trains which operate on the lines of other companies. For example, certain trains on Hibiya Subway Line function on the Tokyu Toyoko Line, and some trains on Chiyoda Subway Line run on Odakyu Line. Most of the subway lines are interconnected to Japan Railways and private railways.

The tickets available are classified into regular, coupon and group. Student pass and metro all-line pass are also provided at the subways. The charge for tickets differ while traveling from Ayase to Kita-senju and from Shirokane-takanawa to Meguro. Passnet cards and economy passes are also applicable in the metro subway lines. This can be bought from the vending machines or station offices. The Passnet or T-card in the Toei Subway, Yokohama Municipal Subway, Tokyo Metro Subway, Odakyu Subway and other major and minor subways. The ticket fares normally depend on the distance between the station from where you board and your destination. However, it varies for the children. Special discounts are also offered. Subway trains are available at regular intervals. Due to their greater frequency and prompt services, the subways have eventually become popular transport systems.

Tokyo Subway presents before you some interesting and unique opportunities the subways have to offer. You can get to see Japanese people very closely, whereby you can observe fashionable Japanese outfits and footwear. You can witness some of the latest styles in the city. You can carefully notice the habits of various people and the ways they spend time on board. Japanese culture in its many manifestations can be observed in the crowd. You can also get to watch people protecting themselves from air-borne diseases by covering their faces with masks. You can also see some local TV channels in the stations or some advertisements promoting Japanese goods. The stations also offer luggage storage.

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