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The Tokyo subway system is incredibly efficient but can be intimidating at first! Here's what you need to know:

Two Main Systems

• Tokyo Metro: 9 lines (Ginza, Marunouchi, Hibiya, etc.)
• Toei Subway: 4 lines (Asakusa, Mita, Shinjuku, Oedo)
• They're operated separately but interconnected with JR trains

Payment Options

• IC Cards (highly recommended): Suica or PASMO - rechargeable cards that work on all trains, buses, and even convenience stores
• Day Passes: Available for unlimited rides (Tokyo Metro 24/48/72hr passes)
• Single tickets: Can be purchased at machines, but IC cards are much more convenient

Navigation Tips

• Google Maps: Works excellently for route planning in Tokyo
• English signage: Stations have English signs and announcements
• Station numbers: Each station has a letter-number code (e.g., G-09 for Ginza Line)
• Color-coded lines: Each line has a distinctive color

Important Etiquette

• Stand on the left side of escalators (right in Osaka!)
• No talking on phones in trains
• Put phones on silent mode
• Priority seating for elderly, pregnant, and disabled passengers
• No eating or drinking (water is usually okay)

Practical Tips

• Rush hour (7:30-9:30 AM, 5-8 PM) gets VERY crowded
• Last trains run around midnight
• Station exits can be confusing - check which exit number you need beforehand
• Many stations are massive complexes with underground shopping

First-timer tip: Get a Suica/PASMO card at the airport - it'll save you so much hassle!