Worth-it guide
Is the Tokyo Subway Ticket Worth It?
Answer first
Tokyo Subway Ticket is worth it only on subway-heavy days with enough Tokyo Metro or Toei Subway rides. Mixed JR, private rail, bus, or light sightseeing days are usually better with Suica or Pasmo.
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Clear answer
The Tokyo Subway Ticket is worth it when you take enough Tokyo Metro or Toei Subway rides inside the 24, 48, or 72-hour window. It is not automatically better than Suica or Pasmo because it does not cover every train in Tokyo.
Check your route fit
The ticket fits subway-heavy days around Ginza, Asakusa, Shinjuku-sanchome, Roppongi, Ueno, Akasaka, and Otemachi, especially at 4 or more rides per day. It is weaker near JR Yamanote Line stations when most trips use JR, private rail, or walking.
Example calculation
Three days with 4 rides per day at ¥220 per ride gives an IC card estimate of ¥2,640. A 72-hour Tokyo Subway Ticket at ¥2,000 would save about ¥640 if those rides are covered subway lines.
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
Does it cover JR?
No. Use IC card or normal tickets for JR rides.
Should I buy before planning routes?
No. First check whether your routes are mostly Tokyo Metro or Toei Subway.