Toei Subway Information
Toei or Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation is a rapid transit system that serves the city of Tokyo in Japan, in addition to the Tokyo Metro, and together they form the Tokyo Subway system. The system began operations in 1960 and currently has 4 lines serving 106 stations. The system has a total track length of 109 km (67.7 miles). It is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation. According to 2014 statistics, the system had an average daily ridership of 2.85 million passengers.
Toei Subway Map
Map of Toei Subway showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Toei Subway map in PDF format.
Toei Subway Hours
The subway service starts operations around 5:00 am and runs until midnight.
Toei Subway Fares, Tickets and Cards
On the Toei subway, the regular fare is determined by the minimum distance between the origin and destination stations. Various types of tickets are available to suit the needs of passengers. Passengers can purchase the Toei One-Day Economy Pass, which allows unlimited travel for one day on the Toei subway and buses, the Toei tram Arakawa Line and the Nippori Toneri Line. The pass costs ¥700 for an adult and ¥350 for a child. They can be purchased at ticket counters, Toei offices and other sales points.
Another option is the Tokyo One Day Free Ticket. This ticket can be used for unlimited travel on Toei subway and bus lines, Toei tram lines Arakawa and Nippori Toneri, JR East trains and Tokyo subway for one day. The price is ¥1,590 for adults and ¥800 for children. These tickets should be used within one month of purchase and are valid for the date specified.
A Toei Subway and Tokyo Metro Lines Common One-Day Economy Pass provides unlimited subway and metro travel for one day. It costs ¥1000 for an adult and ¥500 for a child. Similarly, a Tokyo Travel 1-Day Pass can be purchased for ¥800 for an adult and ¥400 for a child.
Drivers can also pay with the PASMO card. The card is rechargeable and can be used repeatedly. It uses electronic money to make payments and can also be used to make payments at electronic money stores affiliated with PASMO.
For more information on the fares, tickets and cards, you can visit the official website.
Toei Subway Parking
The Toei Subway offers park and ride facilities for passengers at most stations, and there are plenty of car parks.
Toei Subway Rules and Tips
The Toei subway is the fastest and easiest way to get around central Tokyo. Tickets must be validated at the ticket gates. Fare adjustments can be made at the fare adjustment machines located near the gates, where passengers can pay the amount due if they travel beyond the validity of the ticket. Transfer tickets must be purchased in advance if transfers to Japan Railways or private railways are required. There are also special carriages reserved for women only. The subway is also equipped with selected seats, known as courtesy seats, especially for the elderly, disabled, pregnant women, etc.
Toei Subway Services
Free Wi-Fi is just one of the features this metro offers its passengers. It caters for all types of passengers and has gone the extra mile to make disabled people feel at home. All stations are fully wheelchair accessible and there are also escalators and lifts. They have certainly gone the extra mile to look after their passengers, which is most evident in the design of the universal access toilets and low level ticket machines. Special attention is also paid to the blind and visually impaired, with all the information needed to use the underground available in Braille.
Toei Subway Lines
Currently the Toei subway has 4 lines, all 4 lines are known by their colour and name.
- Line 1 – The pink line is known as the Asakusa line and provides subway service between Nishi-Magome and Oshiage. The length of the line is 18.4km and serves 20 stations. Line 1 started operation in 1960 and the stations are identified by the letter A. It is the first subway line constructed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
- Line 6 – The blue coloured line is known as the Mita line and provides subway service from Meguro towards Nishi-Takashimadaira. The length of the line is 26.5km and serves 27 stations. Line 6 started operation in 1968 and the stations are identified by the letter l.
- Line 10 – The leaf green coloured line is known as the Shinjuku line and provides subway service from Shinjuku to Moto -Yawata. The length of the line is 23.5 km and serves 21 stations. Line 10 started operation in 1978 and the stations are identified by the letter S.
- Line 12 – The ruby red line is known as the Oedo line and provides subway service from Hikarigaoka to Tochomae. The length of the line is 40.7km and serves 38 stations. Line 12 started operation in 1991 and the stations are identified by the letter E.