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6Subway / day
2JR / day
Number of full days (not counting travel days)
Tokyo Metro + Toei Subway rides (¥170–320 each avg ¥200)
JR Yamanote, Chuo, Sobu lines (¥160–210 each avg ¥190)
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Subway avg fare ¥200 · JR local avg fare ¥190 · All prices per person unless stated. Airport transfer costs not included in per-person pass comparison.
Tokyo Subway Ticket Break-Even Reference
| Ticket Type | Price | Break-even (subway rides) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24h Subway Ticket | ¥1,000 | About 5 rides in 24h | Heavy single-day sightseers |
| 48h Subway Ticket | ¥1,500 | About 8 rides in 48h | 2-day Tokyo focus |
| 72h Subway Ticket | ¥2,000 | About 10 rides in 72h | 3-day city itinerary |
| Suica (pay per ride) | ~¥200/ride | Always accurate | Light riders or spontaneous plans |
Tokyo Subway Ticket covers Tokyo Metro (9 lines) + Toei Subway (4 lines) only. JR Yamanote and private railways require Suica separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average tourist in Tokyo spends ¥800–1,500 per day on local transport using a Suica IC card. Heavy sightseers taking 8–10 rides per day can reach ¥1,600–2,400/day. The Tokyo Subway Ticket 72h (¥2,000) caps covered subway costs for 3 days regardless of how many rides you take.
The 72h Subway Ticket (¥2,000) is worth it when you take about 10 or more subway rides over 3 days — averaging about 3.3 rides/day. Each Tokyo Metro or Toei Subway ride often costs around ¥200 with Suica. If you are covering multiple Tokyo sightseeing areas by subway daily, the ticket can pay off.
Yes — the "JR local rides" slider covers JR Yamanote Line, Chuo Line, Sobu Line, and similar JR trains within Tokyo at an average fare of ¥190. These are not covered by the Tokyo Subway Ticket — always use Suica for JR rides.
For most trip lengths, Suica pay-per-ride is cheapest if you take fewer than about 10 subway rides per 3 days. Once you exceed that, add the 72h Subway Ticket (¥2,000). Walking between nearby attractions (Shinjuku→Shibuya, Asakusa→Ueno) can meaningfully reduce your daily transit cost and is often pleasant.
Calculator uses average fares (subway ¥200 · JR local ¥190) checked June 2026. Actual fares vary by route. Verify at tokyometro.jp and jreast.co.jp.