The Tokyo Traveler

Yesterday I covered the basics of taking the subway in Tokyo. As promised today I will provide you with some tips & tricks to make it a bit easier.
I use the Tokyo Transfer Guide almost every time I plan a trip but it has it’s limitations if you decide to take any detours. For that reason I always carry a copy of the English Route Map from Tokyo Metro with me. (Both of these resources are so handy that I have added them to the blogroll).
Prepaid Subway Card
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Taking the train in and around Tokyo can be a bit intimidating at first but it’s really not that difficult. First thing first, if you are doing some advance planning take a moment to download and print the English Route Map from Tokyo Metro. Don’t worry if you didn’t do this as the front desk of most hotels catering to tourists and tourist information desks located throughout the city at major train stations and tourist areas should have one that you can pick up for free.
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