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5 Passes to Get You Around Kanto (with Perks to Boot!)

(Clockwise from top left) Visit Kawagoe, Hakone, and Tokyo on affordable and convenient bus and train passes.

When traveling around Japan, it’s difficult figuring out which tickets you need to purchase for transfer to trains and buses. Sometimes, simply knowing which pass to use can be quite confusing too!

These five passes are not only convenient and affordable, they give you access to some of the most popular tourist attractions in the Kanto region (Tokyo and its surrounding areas), Nikko in the Tochigi Prefecture, Hakone in the Kanagawa Prefecture, and Kawagoe in the Saitama Prefecture. Use these passes to make the most of your Japan travel―and that includes taking social-media-worthy photos!

1. Tokyo Subway Ticket:
Hit up all of the popular sightseeing spots in Kanto for a low price

A Tokyo Subway Ticket gives you access to major tourist destinations in the bustling city from day to night.

The Tokyo Subway Ticket is a transportation pass that allows unlimited rides on Tokyo Metro lines (which has nine lines in central Tokyo) as well as the Toei Subway. Choose from three ticket types: 24-hour ticket, 48-hour ticket, and 72-hour ticket. (Tickets are calculated from the start time instead of the calendar date.)

This ticket is convenient for anyone who wants to travel from Tokyo Station or visit lots of sightseeing spots in Tokyo for a low price.

It covers almost all popular tourist destinations such as Ueno, Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree ®, Roppongi, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and more. Be sure to make use of CHIKA TOKU, a perk of the Tokyo Subway Ticket that gives you discounts and gifts at museums, restaurants, and various locations along the pass route.

Tokyo’s complex subway route map. Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd .Approved（Approval　Number20－A）

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Capture Japan’s old and new by snapping a photo of Zojo-ji Temple with Tokyo Tower in the background.

Zojo-ji Temple is one of the social-media-worthy landmarks you can go to with this ticket. With Tokyo Tower in the background, Zojo-ji Temple allows you to capture the old and new of Japan in one photo. Expect magnificent views during day and night.

Tokyo Tower is one of the mustn't-miss destinations on a trip to Japan.

2. Tokyo Free Ticket:
Only ¥1,600! Ride the JR, Tokyo Metro, and Toei Buses with just one ticket

Tokyo teems with a wide array of modern and traditional sights.

How great is the Tokyo Free Ticket? You can ride the JR Line (only in Tokyo), Toei Subway, Toei Bus, Toden-Arakawa Line, and Nippori-Toneri Liner using this single ticket. Tokyo Free Ticket also allows you to use all lines of the Tokyo Metro for an unlimited amount of times in a day. Toei Bus routes cover the whole city, so this pass is particularly helpful for sightseeing. Tourists who want to cover as many locations as possible can also take advantage of the pass on major stations of the JR Yamanote Line.

Like the Tokyo Subway Ticket, Tokyo Free Ticket comes with CHIKA TOKU, treating you to tons of benefits and discounts at partner restaurants and shops.

The Tokyo Free Ticket allows you to take many different buses and trains.

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Kasai Rinkai Park, which faces Tokyo Bay, is one of the best spots for viewing the sunset in Tokyo. It’s also where you’ll find the massive Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel. Get there by Toei Bus from Nishi-Kasai or Kasai on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line.

Visit Japan’s Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel at Kansai Rinkai Park.

3. NIKKO PASS All Area:
4-day pass to see UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Two hours away from Tokyo, Nikko in the Tochigi Prefecture is accessible by railway using the NIKKO PASS All Area.

Nikko is just two hours away from Tokyo. Use the NIKKO PASS All Area to visit this city in the Tochigi Prefecture. The ticket covers one round trip from Tobu Asakusa Station to Shimo-Imaichi Station and use of the Nikko Kinugawa Line (between Shimo-Imaichi Station and Tobu Nikko / Shin-Fujiwara Station).

Ride the Nikko Edomura Shuttle Bus to access the Nikko Edomura theme park from Nikko Station. In addition, you can use the Nikko Kinugawa Onsen Bus (only during SL operation) for the Lake Chuzenji Sightseeing Cruise, Akechidaira Ropeway, and other destinations for unlimited times within four days.

With the NIKKO PASS All Area, you can get discounts to such places as the Edo Wonderland Japanese cultural theme park, and Osaru-no-yama, a theme park where you can feed the monkeys. The pass also gives you 20% off on the limited express fare of Limited Express SPACIA that runs between JR Shinjuku Station, Tobu Nikko Station, and Kinugawa Onsen Station as well as a 4-person private compartment reservation!

While in Nikko, drop by the Edo Wonderland Japanese cultural theme park (top) and see where else your NIKKO Pass All Area can take you (above).

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If you visit Nikko in autumn (when the leaves change color from late September to mid-October), include Kegon Falls, which has beautiful autumn colors. The picturesque view from the Akechidaira Ropeway is also a must-see.

Kegon Falls in autumn sees the trees in blazing fall colors.

4. KAWAGOE DISCOUNT PASS Premium:
Enjoy Kawagoe for only ¥970！

See the iconic bell tower Toki no Kane when you come to town using the KAWAGOE DISCOUNT PASS Premium.

Kawagoe is about an hour away from Tokyo. The KAWAGOE DISCOUNT PASS Premium is a great way to visit Kawagoe, which is known for its brewery townscape and iconic bell tower Toki no Kane.

Secure a premium version of the KAWAGOE DISCOUNT PASS to explore Koedo and Kawagoe at a great price. The pass includes a round-trip discount ticket from Ikebukuro Station on the Tobu Line to Kawagoe Station or Kawagoe-shi Station, as well as discounts and services at 10 facilities such as souvenir shops and restaurants. This premium pass also allows you to ride the bus for an unlimited number of times in designated sections such as Tobu Koedo Loop Bus, which is convenient for sightseeing!

Bus stops covered by the KAWAGOE DISCOUNT PASS Premium

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Head to Kawagoe Ichibangai, where buildings from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras can be found. You can take photos in front of the Kura-style buildings, with the streets of Little Edo and Kawagoe in the background.

5. Hakone Free Pass:
Savor autumn colors, Mt. Fuji, and hot springs

Use your Hakone Free Pass to get aboard the Hakone Pirate Ship and catch a glimpse of the famous torii shrine gate.

Hakone is a popular tourist destination a mere two hours away from Tokyo. The Hakone Free Pass can be used for two or three days, depending on which pass you choose, and covers some of the most famous spots in Hakone, such as hot springs, picturesque views, gardens, and museums.

The pass includes one round trip on the Odakyu Line (departure station to Odawara area), unlimited rides on eight different types of transportation in the Hakone area, as well as discounts and special offers that can be used at a variety of facilities. Use your Hakone Free Pass to get on and off the popular Hakone Tozan Train, Hakone Tozan Cable Car, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Pirate Ship, Hakone Tozan Bus (designated section), Tourist Facility Tour Bus (Hakone Tozan Bus), Odakyu Hakone Express Bus (designated section), and Tokai Bus (designated section). Also, discounts are available on admission fees to around 70 spots like hot springs and museums.

※ The cost of the transportation pass varies depending on the number of days and the departure station.
※For an additional fee, you can also board a Romance Car (an express train with reserved seats)

The Hakone Free Pass is your ticket to the town’s touristy sights.

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Hakone Shrine, with its trademark red torii gate, is a popular photogenic spot. You can also take a photo against a background of rich nature like Lake Ashi and forests.