Tokyo Budget Travel

Tokyo Subway Ticket Pass 2026: Prices, Break-Even Math, QR Use & When to Buy

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The Tokyo Subway Ticket gives short-term visitors unlimited rides on Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines for 24, 48, or 72 hours. As of June 2026, adult tickets cost ¥1,000 for 24 hours, ¥1,500 for 48 hours, and ¥2,000 for 72 hours. For most travelers, the pass makes sense only if you will use Tokyo … Read more

6 Best Free Observation Decks in Tokyo (2026) — Plus When to Pay for Skytree

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Tokyo has several excellent free observation decks and high-floor viewpoints. You can see the skyline from around 200 meters above the city, look for Mount Fuji on clear winter mornings, and watch Tokyo Bay light up at night without buying a ticket. The catch is that free decks are not all the same. Some are … Read more