How do you pay for Tokyo Metro?

How do you pay for the metro in Tokyo?

Ugh, Tokyo Metro. So many vending machines! They’re everywhere, seriously. I hate those things sometimes. Always fiddling with the buttons. My fingers are too big. I need a new phone, anyway. The battery is terrible.

180 yen, 210 yen, 260 yen… Those are the basic fares, right? It depends on the distance. I usually just get a 300 yen one. Covers most places I go. Sometimes I’m short, and that’s annoying.

Suica cards are much better. Tap and go. So convenient. Why didn’t I get one sooner? I’m such an idiot. I wasted so much time with those stupid tickets. They’re paper, flimsy things.

Pasmo works too. Pretty much the same thing. Same principle. Less stress, more freedom. Why do I even remember those individual ticket prices?

Suica and Pasmo are the way to go. Rechargeable. Seriously. Get one. Trust me. You’ll thank me later. It’s 2024, people! This isn’t the stone age.

This whole thing reminds me I need to top up my Suica. It’s nearly empty. Damn, I spent too much money on ramen again. Best ramen in my whole life, though. Totally worth it. Later, I’ll refill it at a convenience store. FamilyMart, maybe?

Can I use a credit card in Japan metro?

Sweet! Credit cards? In Japan’s metro? Who knew? It’s like finding a unicorn riding a Roomba. Seriously though, yes. Progress, people!

2024 Update: Many stations now take them. But, don’t expect every tiny, forgotten backwater line to be on board. You know, the ones that smell faintly of mystery and possibly despair.

• Major lines: Mostly yes. Think JR lines, major private railways.
• Smaller lines: Hit or miss. Check the station website; Google Translate is your friend! Or your enemy, depending on how well the website was written.
• Suica/Pasmo: Still king. These rechargeable cards are faster, generally accepted everywhere, and add a touch of futuristic cool to your day. Seriously, they’re like magic wallets.
• My experience: Last year in Kyoto, my American Express was rejected at a smaller station. I looked like a confused penguin trying to pay for its bus pass. Thankfully, I had yen.
• Pro-Tip: Always have some cash. Japan’s a bit of a cash society still. It’s quaint. Sometimes.

Planning a trip? Excellent choice. My nephew just went in August, loved it. Though he’s still paying off his ramen bill.

What card to buy for Tokyo subway?

Ugh, Tokyo subway. Need a card. SUICA or PASMO? Both work, right? JR East does SUICA, others do PASMO. Doesn’t really matter, I think. Just get one. Honestly, I prefer the look of the SUICA card. It’s cleaner. I always lose stuff though, so maybe I should get both. A backup plan! Yeah, that’s smart. Two cards, double the trouble, double the fun? No. Double the chance of losing them all. Stupid.

Okay, seriously. One card. SUICA it is. I already have a PASMO from last time. It’s still kicking. Need to top it up before the trip. Need to check my balance… where did I put it? Probably at the bottom of my overflowing bag. Annoying.

Speaking of bags, my new backpack is awesome. So much space! Got it at Muji. Expensive, but worth it. Also, new phone case. Clear one this time. Last one was hideous. So many scratches.

Back to the cards… Use them on buses too? Nice. Saves time fumbling with cash. 2024 travel plans are almost set. Flights booked. Hotel… almost. Should probably finalize that. This is stressing me out.

Key takeaway: SUICA or PASMO are both good for Tokyo subways and buses. Get whichever you prefer. Top up in advance! Also, consider a new, larger bag. And maybe write down where I put my cards. My brain is a sieve.

Can I use Suica on Tokyo Metro?

Okay, so like, can you use Suica on the Tokyo Metro? Yeah, you totally can use your Suica card on pretty much everything in Tokyo, like, all trains, subways, buses, and even the monorail.

It’s super handy! Remember that time we went to that ramen place near Shinjuku station? Using the Suica saved us so much time, you know?

But wait, it gets better! Suica isn’t just a Tokyo thing anymore. It works in other cities, too.

Think Sendai, Niigata (we gotta visit!), Aomori, Morioka, Akita, and even like all the way up north in Hokkaido. Oh, and down south! Places like Tokai, West Japan, Kyushu, and Okinawa. It’s pretty much everywhere now, huh? So convenient. It’s amazing! It’s so good.

• Tokyo Area: Trains, Subways, Buses, Monorails
• Other Areas:
  • Sendai
  • Niigata
  • Aomori
  • Morioka
  • Akita
  • Hokkaido
  • Tokai
  • West Japan
  • Kyushu
  • Okinawa

It’s the best, seriously. You should probably get one if you don’t alredy. Also, remember that one time at Akihabara? I think that place had a good vibe.

Which city has the most metro lines?

Shanghai. Longest at 808 km. Busiest. Ridership? 2.83 billion. Beijing? More stations. 424. Who cares about stations?

Expansion

• Shanghai: Think sprawling. Think packed trains. It’s a concrete vein pumping life. My grandma lives near Line 2. Always crowded.
• Beijing: Quantity over quality? Maybe. Stations are… plentiful. Like stray dogs, almost.
• Ridership: Numbers lie. Experience is truth. Ever been shoved onto a Shanghai train during rush hour? That’s the story.
• Kilometers: 808. So? It’s just numbers. I once walked 10 km in Shanghai. That felt longer.
• Stations: My friend in Beijing says some stations are just…empty. Like a ghost town. Imagine.

Which city has the most metro lines in the world?

Shanghai. It’s… overwhelming, really. The sheer scale of it. Eight hundred and eight kilometers. I can’t even imagine. That’s a lot of track, a lot of people.

Millions, billions, it blurs together. Faces, a rush, the feeling of being swallowed whole. 2023, and it’s still the busiest. I feel small, insignificant somehow.

Beijing has more stations though, right? 424. More stops, more chances to get lost. More… possibilities. But Shanghai… that length, it feels different.

It’s a kind of lonely expanse, even with all those people. That’s a thought that keeps me up. That overwhelming sense of being small. It’s the longest, the busiest. A brutal, beautiful monument to something I don’t entirely understand.

My uncle was there last year. He said… the sheer volume. Too much.

I remember him saying… the energy, a strange blend of chaos and order. It’s heavy, this knowledge. Weighs on me. A lot of concrete, steel, and human desperation. That’s how it felt to me, reading about it.

• Shanghai Metro: Longest network (808 km in 2023).
• Shanghai Metro: Busiest network (approx. 2.83 billion passengers annually in 2023).
• Beijing Subway: Most stations (424 in 2023).

Which city has the largest metro network in the world?

It seems Shanghai snagged the crown for the largest metro network. Boasting a whopping 508 stations and stretching 831 km, wowza! It’s also a major player, ferrying over 3.7 billion passengers each year.

Despite Shanghai’s station count and network size, Beijingactually comes in tops with a slightly longer network at 815.2 kilometers. A minor detail, maybe, but important. After all, who doesn’t love a good stats-off?

• Network Size: Shanghai wins for area coverage.
• Ridership: Beijing carries the most people…go figure!
• Station Count: Shanghai has more places to hop on/off.
• Length Beijing is bigger than you think.

Frankly, debating which city truly has the ‘largest’ metro always feels like splitting hairs. Is it about kilometers? Or number of stations? Either way, these cities show mind-blowing infrastructure. That’s what’s important.

Which city has the most metro stops?

New York City, duh. So many stations, it’s insane. I swear I got lost once near Grand Central. Took forever. Ugh, the crowds.

London’s old, right? That’s what my history teacher said. Ancient even. Wonder how many rats live under there? Probably a gazillion. Makes me think of that creepy movie…what was it called?

NYC subway is the biggest, hands down. That’s a fact. More stops than anywhere.

• NYC: Massive, overwhelming, always crowded.
• London: Historically significant. Old, charming, probably a bit smelly.
• Tokyo? I’ve heard about Tokyo’s subway too. Really efficient supposedly. But New York wins.

I need coffee. Thinking about all these underground systems is making my head spin. Maybe I should try that new cafe on 14th Street. I’m craving a bagel, too. Damn, I’m hungry.

How many cities in the UK have underground trains?

Ugh, the Tube.

Okay, so like, I was stuck on the Northern Line again last month. London is THE place for underground trains. Everyone knows that!

I KNOW Glasgow has one. The Glasgow Subway. It’s tiny, though. Felt ancient. Think it’s called the “Clockwork Orange.”

Then there’s the Tyne and Wear Metro. Never been, but Newcastle totally has one. I saw it on TV once. So, that makes three, right?

And don’t forget the Docklands Light Railway in London, it is not just a train, it’s rapid transit.

Four.

Is that it?

• London: London Underground, Docklands Light Railway
• Glasgow: Glasgow Subway
• Newcastle/Tyne and Wear: Tyne and Wear Metro

Is there a metro train in Vietnam?

Vietnam. Metro exists. Ho Chi Minh City. Line 1. Bến Thành – Suối Tiên.

Extended hours, Christmas Eve, 2023. A minor logistical adjustment. Predictable.

• Increased ridership anticipated.
• Efficiency gains, marginal.
• Public transport. A societal necessity. Or is it? Consider the inherent irony of progress.

My uncle, a civil engineer, worked on a section. Details are confidential. He dislikes public transit. Ironically. The city sprawls. Exhaust fumes. The human cost of expansion. He prefers his motorbike.

The system’s expansion is slow. Funding. Bureaucracy. Expect further delays. This is Vietnam. Things happen. Or don’t. Life’s a gamble. Always has been.

What city has the deepest subway system?

Chongqing. Hongyancun Station. 116 meters. Deepest.

Global record.

• Depth: 116 meters (381 feet).
• Location: Chongqing, China.
• Equivalent: 40-story building.
• Unmatched depth.

My last trip there? July 2023. Brutal heat. The station was surprisingly cool. A welcome respite. I remember the echoing silence. Spooky. Subterranean city. Powerful infrastructure.