Greater Tokyo Pass Council
Greater Tokyo Pass, a bus and train pass designed specifically for international visitors, now offers even more savings and convenience!
Renewed Greater Tokyo Pass will be released on January 20th
To accommodate your travel preferences, there are now two different types of passes.
On January 20 (Fri), 2023, the Greater Tokyo Pass Council, comprised of 44 Kanto railway and bus company members, plans to launch a renewed Greater Tokyo Pass with an extended validity period, as well as the Greater Tokyo Pass (Railway Only). The Greater Tokyo Pass is a special ticket for international visitors to Japan giving the user unlimited rides on railways, tramways and general bus routes within the permitted area of use. These passes will be released in accordance with the recovering demand for tourism in Japan, particularly during the Chinese New Year season, when even more international visitors are expected.
The Greater Tokyo Pass's validity period, which includes unlimited rides on registered railways and buses, will be extended from 3 to 5 days following this renewal. The price remains unchanged, and the new features make it more economical and convenient for visitors staying for longer periods of time. In addition, a new ticket called the "Greater Tokyo Pass (Railway Only)" will be available to accommodate a variety of travel needs, allowing customers to use only railway lines for three days.
The previous renewal on April 1, 2020, saw the transition from paper tickets to smart cards to enhance customer
convenience and reduce congestion. Similarly, these two new passes will be sold stored on PASMO PASSPORT smart cards
for short-term international visitors to Japan.
By selling the pass on a rechargeable smart card, passengers will be able to not only travel within the permitted
area, but also automatically pay for tickets on bus and train lines not covered by the Greater Tokyo Pass using the
cash value balance on the smart card. In addition to bus and train fares, the smart card balance can be used as
electronic money to pay for purchases at stores and other locations. The visitors' stay in Japan will be even simpler
and more convenient with the availability of all these services on a single card.
The Greater Tokyo Pass Council will continue to strive in the future to make travel in the Kanto area more affordable and comfortable for international visitors to Japan.
The following pages provide an overview of the revisions.
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Greater Tokyo Pass Renewal
1. Launch date
January 20 (Fri), 2023
2. Prices
(1) Greater Tokyo Pass (Railway/Bus)
Adults 7,200 yen, Children 3,600 yen (incl. tax)
(2) Greater Tokyo Pass (Railway Only)
Adults 6,000 yen, Children 3,000 yen (incl. tax)
*Customers without a PASMO PASSPORT card will have to pay a separate 500 yen card issuance fee (incl. tax).
It should be noted that some businesses require a minimum cash balance of 1,500 yen to be stored on the card at the
time of purchase.
3. Validity Periods
(1) Greater Tokyo Pass (Railway/Bus)
5 days, including the day of first use
(2) Greater Tokyo Pass (Railway Only)
3 days, including the day of first use
4. Eligibility
Only International visitors to Japan
5. How to Purchase
(1) For customers who do not possess a PASMO PASSPORT
PASMO PASSPORT can only be purchased at the following locations listed below, and only upon presentation of a passport to verify the customer is an international visitor. Customers who purchase at specific locations have the option of selecting "same day" or "following day" as the first day of use at the time of purchase. Customers who already own a PASMO PASSPORT may purchase the Greater Tokyo Pass on its own.
Airports |
Narita Airport
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Haneda Airport
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Area | Station | Line | Purchase Location |
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Tokyo 23 Ward | Iidabashi Sta. | Tokyo Metro | Commuter Pass Office |
Ikebukuro Sta. | Tokyo Metro | Commuter Pass Office (Marunouchi Line / Yurakucho Line) | |
Ueno Sta. | Tokyo Metro | Commuter Pass Office | |
Ueno-okachimachi Sta. | Toei Subway | Tourist Information Center | |
Shimbashi Sta. | Toei Subway | Tourist Information Center | |
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. | Toei Subway | Tourist Information Center | |
Otemachi Sta. | Tokyo Metro | Commuter Pass Office | |
Ginza Sta. | Tokyo Metro | Commuter Pass Office | |
Shinagawa Sta. | Keikyu | Takanawa Ticket Gate | |
Shibuya Sta. | Tokyu | WANDER COMPASS SHIBUYA | |
Shinjuku Sta. | Tokyo Metro | Commuter Pass Office | |
Takadanobaba Sta. | Tokyo Metro | Commuter Pass Office | |
Meiji-jingumae <Harajuku> Sta. |
Tokyo Metro | Commuter Pass Office | |
Kanagawa Prefecture | Yokohama Sta. | Keikyu | Central Ticket Gate |
(2) For customers with an existing PASMO PASSPORT
Customers who already have a PASMO PASSPORT may purchase the Greater Tokyo Pass separately at the locations listed
below. Customers who purchase at specific locations have the option of selecting "same day" or "following day" as the
first day of use at the time of purchase.
*Presentation of a passport may be required to verify the purchaser is an international visitor.
Area | Station | Line | Sales Location |
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Tokyo 23Ward | Ikebukuro Sta. | Seibu | SEIBU Tourist Information Center IKEBUKURO |
Ikebukuro Sta. | Tobu | TOBU Tourist Information Center IKEBUKURO | |
Shibuya Sta. | Keio | Central Gate - Information | |
Shinjuku Sta. | Odakyu | Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center Shinjuku West | |
Shinjuku Sta. | Keio | West Gate - Information | |
Seibu-Shinjuku Sta. | Seibu | Limited Express Ticket Office | |
Asakusa Sta. | Tobu | TOBU Tourist Information Center ASAKUSA | |
Toei Subway Line stations (*) | Toei Subway |
Ticket Vending Machines * Excluding Oshiage Sta., Meguro Sta., Shirokanedai Sta., and Shinjuku Sta. (Shinjuku Line) |
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Nippori and Toneri Liner some stations | Toei Subway | Only available at certain ticket machines (Nippori Sta., Nishi-Nippori Sta., Kumanomae Sta., Ogi-Ohashi Sta., Kohoku Sta., Nishiaraidaishi-Nishi Sta., Toneri-koen Sta., Minumadai-shinsuikoen Sta.) | |
Tokyo Metro Line stations (*) | Tokyo Metro |
Ticket Vending Machines * Excluding Kitasenju Sta. (Hibiya Line), Nakameguro Sta., Nakano Sta., Nishi-funabashi Sta., Yoyogi-uehara Sta., Wakoshi Sta., Shibuya Sta. (Hanzomon Line), Shibuya Sta. (Fukutoshin Line), and Meguro Sta. |
6. Permitted Area of Use
(1) Greater Tokyo Pass (Railway/Bus)
Railways and Tramways operated by 13 companies and general bus routes operated by 31 companies in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama Prefectures
(2) Greater Tokyo Pass (Railway Only)
Railways and Tramways operated by 13 companies
*For more details, please refer to Reference 1 and 2.
7. How to Use
Railways
Simply touch your smart card against the card reader on the automatic ticket gates
Tramways/General Bus Routes
For lines requiring payment when disembarking, simply touch your card against the reader near the door to board, and then touch it again against the reader near the fare box to exit any lines.
For lines with a pay first policy, simply touch the card against the reader near the fare box when you embark.
*Please note that some tramways/buses are not smart card compatible.
In this case, present the card and reference paper (in paper form) to the driver.
*Passengers may be required to present passport for identification purposes.
8. Refunds
You will only be eligible for a refund if you present your PASMO PASSPORT and reference paper (in paper form) at the point of purchase before use and within the validity period. The purchase amount minus a service charge (220 yen) will be refunded.
9. Official Website
We are pleased to announce the renewal of our official website in four languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.
Website Link: https://greater-tokyo-pass.jp/ *TBU January 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
* PASMO is a registered trademark of PASMO Co., Ltd.
Reference 1
Overview of "Greater Tokyo Pass" Permitted Usage
Railways and Tramways operated by 13 companies
Odakyu Line, Keio Line, Keisei Line (Note), Keikyu Line, Sotetsu Line, Seibu Line, Tokyu Line, Tokyo Metro
Line, Toei Subway, Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line), Nippori-Toneri Liner, Tobu Line, Minatomirai Line, Yokohama
Municipal Subway, and Yurikamome Line
*Separate fares will be charged when using limited express trains requiring a fare, reserved seating trains, etc.
Note:
If the boarding section includes the Narita SKY ACCESS Line (Keisei Takasago Sta. - Narita
Airport Terminal 1 Sta.) on the Keisei Line, the ticket may only be used between the following stations:
(1) Traveling from any station on the Keisei Line to Narita Yukawa Sta., Narita Airport Terminal 2・3 Sta. or Narita
Airport Terminal 1 Sta. However, the pass does not cover travel to those stations from the Hokuso Line section between
Keisei-Takasago Sta. and Imba Nihon-Idai Sta.
(2) Traveling among all stations between Imba Nihon-Idai Sta. and Narita Yukawa Sta. or Narita Airport Terminal 2・3
Sta.
General Bus Routes operated by 31 companies in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama Prefecture.
Toei Bus, Tokyu Bus, Keio Dentetsu Bus, Kanto Bus, Seibu Bus, Kokusai Kogyo Bus,
Odakyu Bus, Keihin Kyuko Bus, Keisei Bus, Tobu Bus Central, Hitachi Motor Transportation,
Tokyu Transses, Keisei Town Bus, Keio Bus, Yokohama Municipal Bus,
Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu, Kawasaki City Bus, Sotetsu bus, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu West, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu East, Bando Bus,
Tokyo Bay City Koutsu, Chiba Kaihin Kotsu,
Chiba City Bus, Tobu Bus West, Ibakyu Motor, Kawagoe Motor, Asahi Motor,
Seibu Kanko Bus, Kokusai Juo, Tokyo BRT
*The ticket may not be used on restricted-seating capacity buses (highway express buses, airport access buses, regular tour buses, etc.), night express buses, local government community buses, or buses on joint-operation systems with non-participating companies.
Reference 2
Greater Tokyo Pass Coverage Area Map
Greater Tokyo Pass Coverage Area Map
Reference 3
Council of Greater Tokyo Pass
1. Organization Name:
Greater Tokyo Pass Council
2. Established:
February 28, 2018
3. Council Chairman:
Kazuhide Sakurai
(Managing Director, Railway General Manager, Keikyu Corporation)
4. Participating Companies: (as of January 20, 2023)
Railway Companies (13)
- Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
- Keikyu Corporation
- Tokyu Railways
- Tobu Railway Co., Ltd.
- Yurikamome Inc.
- Keio Corporation
- Sagami Railway Co., Ltd.
- Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
- Yokohama Minatomirai Railway Company
- Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
- Seibu Railway Co., Ltd.
- Toei Transportation
- Transportation Bureau, City of Yokohama
Bus Companies (31)
- Toei Transportation
- KANTO Bus Co., Ltd.
- ODAKYU BUS Co., Ltd.
- TOBU BUS CENTRAL Co., Ltd.
- Keisei Town Bus Inc.
- Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co., Ltd.
- Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu West Co., Ltd.
- Tokyo Bay City Koutsu Co., Ltd.
- TOBU BUS WEST CO., LTD.
- ASAHI Motor Corporation
- Tokyo BRT Co., Ltd.
- TOKYU BUS CORPORATION
- SEIBU BUS Co., Ltd.
- Keihin Kyuko Bus Co., Ltd.
- Hitachi Motor Transportation Co., Ltd.
- Keio Bus Co., Ltd.
- Kawasaki City Bus
- Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu East Co., Ltd.
- Chiba Kaihin Kotsu Co., Ltd.
- IBAKYU Motor Corporation
- SEIBU KANKO BUS Co., Ltd.
- Keio Dentetsu Bus Co., Ltd.
- Kokusai Kogyo Company Limited
- Keisei Bus Co., Ltd.
- TOKYU TRANSSES CORPORATION
- Transportation Bureau, City of Yokohama
- Sotetsu Bus Co., Ltd.
- BANDO BUS Inc.
- Chiba City Bus Co., Ltd.
- Kawagoe Motor Corporation
- Kokusai Juo Co., Ltd.