Check the 72-hour ticket
Your paid trips are mainly on Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway, and they fall inside one continuous 72-hour period.
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Is the Tokyo Subway 72-hour Ticket worth it for your routes?
Short answer
The Tokyo Subway 72-hour Ticket costs ¥2,000 for adults since March 14, 2026 (previously ¥1,500). It covers Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway only. With typical single fares around ¥200, it pays off after roughly 10 subway rides in 72 hours, about three or four per day. JR lines are not included.
Checked October 13, 2026 (2026-10-13). One adult, regular season. Ride break-even uses an assumed ~¥200 average fare. See 2026 price changes.The adult ticket costs ¥2,000 and covers Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway for 72 continuous hours from first use. Compare the actual fares for those covered rides; JR, private rail and buses do not count toward its value.
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PriceAdult ¥2,000
Child ¥1,000
Child ¥1,000
Time72 continuous hours from first use
CoverageAll Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines
Tokyo Metro fares vary by distance, so there is no reliable fixed number of rides that works for every itinerary. Add the current fares for the routes you plan to take inside the 72-hour window.
Route check
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Your plan includes substantial JR, private railway or bus travel, or your covered subway fares do not reach ¥2,000.
Eligibility and current rules
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The product is sold to overseas visitors and eligible domestic visitors who live outside the regions listed by Tokyo Metro. Check the current purchase conditions before paying.
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Prices and conditions reviewed August 22, 2026.
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Does the 72-hour Tokyo Subway Ticket cover three calendar days?
No. It runs for 72 continuous hours from first use, so the expiry time can fall partway through a calendar day.
Does the 72-hour ticket cover the JR Yamanote Line?
No. It covers Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines; JR and other operators are separate.
FAQ
Quick answers
How much is the Tokyo Subway 72-hour Ticket in 2026?
¥2,000 for adults and ¥1,000 for children, since the March 14, 2026 price change (Tokyo Metro official).
How many rides make the 72-hour ticket worth it?
About 10 Tokyo Metro or Toei rides in 72 hours at typical fares; check your actual fares in the calculator.
Does the Tokyo Subway Ticket cover JR Yamanote Line?
No. It covers only Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines.