Ticket duration guide
Tokyo Subway Ticket 24, 48, or 72 Hour?
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Use the live Tokyo Subway Ticket calculator to compare the current 24, 48, and 72-hour pass prices against Suica or Pasmo pay-as-you-go fares for your exact Tokyo days.
Clear answer
Pick the shortest ticket that covers your subway-heavy window. The 72-hour ticket often has the best per-day price, but only if you will actually use covered subway lines across those hours.
When it is worth it
It is strongest when your sightseeing clusters fit within continuous hours and involve repeated subway trips.
When it is not worth it
It is weaker if your Tokyo days are split by day trips, JR-heavy routes, or hotel areas far from covered subway lines.
Which duration should you choose?
Choose 24 hours for one packed subway day, 48 hours for two back-to-back city days, and 72 hours only when your Tokyo sightseeing stays subway-heavy for most of three continuous days. The clock starts from first use, so a late-night activation can waste value.
Example calculation
At ¥220 per ride, 5 rides roughly break even with a 24-hour ticket, 7 rides with a 48-hour ticket, and 10 rides with a 72-hour ticket.
Current prices and source
Tokyo Metro lists the adult Tokyo Subway Ticket prices as ¥1,000 for 24 hours, ¥1,500 for 48 hours, and ¥2,000 for 72 hours. TripWorth last checked this official price source on June 19, 2026.
Use the calculator for planning, then verify the latest ticket rules on the Tokyo Metro official Tokyo Subway Ticket page before buying.
FAQ
Are prices editable?
Yes. The MVP keeps ticket prices in assets/js/fare-data.js.
Should I always buy 72 hours?
No. Only buy the duration that matches your covered rides.