Navigating Tokyo

Tokyo is a city most hope to visit sometime during their lifetime. It’s a fun city where there is always something going on. Tokyo is lively and exciting; visitors to the city always rave about the amazing time they have while there. Tokyo is known as a home to quirky restaurants and interesting activities that can’t be found around the world. Also, there’s some amazing food options.

The only downside to the city? The extensive subway system is regarded by many as the most complex in the world. It has multiple lines that can be confusing to understand and navigate from place to place. The subway system is also owned by multiple companies. The trains are high-speed trains essential to exploring the entire city during your trip.

Some tips for success in navigating the lines are, to start, always grab a subway map in your language and understand each line has a letter and a corresponding color. When arriving to a platform that you believe is the correct spot, stop and look for the correct station. It will be marked in English for easier understanding, but can still confuse travelers, especially new travelers.

Always map out the plan ahead of time and even try showing it to a trusted local for further assistance. Most people are more than happy to assist. Buy a prepaid rail pass that can make the travel time easier by bypassing tellers and having to understand the fares. Load the card with enough to get through a few days’ fares to be prepared for emergencies.