35 tips to help you ride the trains, subway, and Shinkansen in Tokyo Japan. I cover everything you need to know to successfully navigate Tokyo's public transportation system including how to buy tickets, how to plan your trip, and how to ride the train itself.
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Just some of the tips in the video:
Rail in Tokyo is run by multiple companies
No single ticket covers all trains in Tokyo
Above ground trains and bullet train primarily run by JR
Subways run by private companies
Station maps don't show all lines
Use route planning applications like Hyperdia
Plan out your trip beforehand
JR Pass comes in many different varieties
JR Pass good for long distances but not very good for transport in Tokyo
JR Pass doesn't work on Subway
You can use JR Pass to reserve seats on the Bullet train
Tickets are distance based are price based on distance
Prices are shown on station map
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