Guide to taking the subway in Japan

Japan’s public transportation system is very developed, especially the Japanese subway, which is a frequently used means of transportation for people. Everyone hopes to take the subway to and from get off work, which saves time and expenses. I will share it with you below. Detailed guide.

I will give a detailed introduction below using the Tokyo Subway riding guide and precautions as an example:

Japan’s subways are quite developed and are the most important means of transportation in the daily lives of locals. The tools and steps are mostly the same as our Guangzhou Metro. 1. Purchase tickets

There is usually a row of automatic ticket machines at the entrance of every subway in Japan, with a specific route map above the ticket machines. After entering the route into the automatic ticket vending machine according to the determined route, the corresponding fare will appear at the bottom of the screen. After confirming the fare, select the number of tickets to purchase, insert banknotes or coins, and the ticket vending machine will automatically issue tickets.

I believe this will be a piece of cake for students who have taken the Guangzhou Metro.

The guide language can also be switched between multiple languages, so don’t worry even if you don’t speak Japanese

There are three types of subway tickets in Japan: one-time tickets, daily passes and monthly passes. Generally speaking, a one-time ticket or a day pass is more suitable for tourists traveling for a short time, and a day pass can take all Tokyo Metro lines.

Tokyo Metro official website, you can check various ride information online, which is very convenient

Japanese subway fares are relatively expensive, and subway fares in different cities are also different. For example:

Adult daily pass: 710 yuan (approximately RMB 43)

Children’s daily pass: 360 yen (approximately RMB 22)

One time Ticket: 120 yen (approximately RMB 7). The fare will gradually increase after a certain mileage. 2. Entering the station

Similar to my country, when entering a Japanese subway station, you swipe your card to enter the station or choose the automatic ticket gate with an arrow. After inserting the ticket into the machine gate, you can retrieve the ticket at the front and enter the station.

But unlike my country, if tourists enter a station in the opposite direction, they need to enter the station again to take the train, so they must confirm their route before entering the station. 3. Take a bus

Like Guangzhou, each Japanese subway line, station, line map on the ticket vending machine and subway body are marked with different colors, which is easier to identify. Remember the line map color and confirm it. Generally speaking, you can’t get the direction of travel wrong.

When taking a train, you can check information such as the station you are currently at, the station you want to go to, and the number of stations between the two stations above the door. 4. Transfer and exit

Japanese subway transfer stations usually have instructions in Chinese, English and Japanese. Visitors only need to follow the instructions to transfer.

After getting off the train, you can check the exit number and the nearest station exit on the subway information board for easy exit.

After exiting the ticket gate, you can read information about the station and the nearest station exit on the yellow signboard near the ticket gate. All signboards contain labels in both Japanese and English.

If the fare is insufficient due to a missed stop or other reasons, you can make up for it at the ticket replenishment machine. The ticket replacement machine is located near the automatic ticket gate. After inserting the ticket into the ticket replacement machine, the insufficient amount will be displayed. After paying the ticket, take the new ticket, insert it into the ticket gate and pass.

It should be noted that when using ordinary tickets, the tickets will not be refunded after exiting the station. However, the one-day pass will be returned after ticket inspection, so remember to get your ticket back. 5. Basic etiquette when taking the Japanese subway

As for giving up your seat, it is not recommended to give up your seat to the elderly in Japan, which is exactly the opposite of our country. Because elderly people in Japan usually feel dissatisfied with their old age and feel that they are causing trouble to others.

Concerning the use of mobile phones, it is best to put the mobile phone into silent mode or lower the volume when on the subway, and do not speak loudly when answering the phone. Special attention should be paid to turning off mobile phones next to subway priority seats, because there are many people in Japan who use pacemakers, and mobile phone signals will affect these people.

6. Women-only carriages in Japanese subways

The Tokyo Metro in Japan has set up carriages specifically for women during the morning rush hour. This measure is to avoid problems caused by crowding during peak hours. sexual harassment.