 Trains (DENSHYA)
Tokyo has one of the world's most convenient and efficient train and subway systems, and you can get from
just about any point to any point this way. Almost all stations in the city have both the Kanji and the
English written at each station on signs, and the stations are usually announced. Since some station destination
maps are all in Japanese, deciding the
amount of ticket to buy can be confusing. If this is the case, just buy the lowest price ticket: 130 yen ticket when using
a JR line (Yamanote-line), or a 160 yen ticket when using a subway line. Present your ticket to the gate keeper when exiting;
if the amount is more, he will show you the amount you owe. If you are planning of doing a lot of train travel within the
city, there is a Free Kippu day pass which can be used on all JR train lines within Tokyo for 730 yen, or for 1460 yen to
useal JR lines, subway lines, buses and streetcars within Tokyo. Subways run until about 12am. Check last train time table
here.
There are also JR Railway Lines in Greater Tokyo which can be used for traveling
to various place in and around Tokyo. The "Universal"
Japan Rail Pass (JR-Pass) offers opportunities for extensive and inexpensive rail travel throughout Japan. It covers
virtually all the JR trains: "bullet trains", limited expresses, local services, plus certain buses, airport shuttle services and one ferry.
There is also no additional cost for
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reservations (made only in Japan, of course.) The JR-East Rail Pass is a new pass offered to all temporary visitors
entering Japan for 90 days or less. It covers all JR-service within the JR-East Area, including popular stations, such as
Tokyo, Nagano, Niigata, Sendai, Morioka, Misawa, Akita, etc.
 Taxis (TAKUSHI)
Tokyo Taxis are clean and slightly costly. The minimum fare is 660 yen for the first 2 kilometers, and rise rapidly
thereafter. A meter box displays the amount, and you can ask for a receipt upon arrival. Drivers are always white-gloved, invariably
courteous and usually take the most direct route. Sometimes late night taxis tack on a small percentage
Most stations have a taxi rank or a taxi can be hailed from the roadside. A red light means vacant, a yellow light means not available.
The green light means the night time surcharge is in operation.
 Air Travel (HIKOUKI)
The distance between Narita Airport and central
Tokyo is about 60km.The major access links are rail,
bus and Taxi.
To arrive at Narita Airport by train, use the JR
or Keisei line. Remember to check which terminal your airline uses before leaving for the airport.
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