Can Japanese citizens or residents living in Japan use this pass?

No. The Greater Tokyo Pass is exclusively valid for international travellers. Japanese citizens and foreign residents of Japan are not eligible.

Does it cover the JR Yamanote Line or other JR services?

No. JR lines, the Tokyo Monorail and non-Toei buses are not covered. Check the official route map at the link provided in your booking confirmation to plan your journeys.

How does the 5-day period work exactly?

Each day runs from 3:00 AM to 2:59 AM the following morning. If you first use the pass between midnight and 2:59 AM, that midnight-to-2:59 AM window counts as day one.

Do I need to print the ticket?

No. The pass is a mobile ticket. Show it on your smartphone at staffed gates. For Toei buses, switch the display language to Japanese before showing it to the driver.

What do I do at an unstaffed station?

Use the intercom at the unmanned station to connect with a staff member, who will assist you with entry.

My child is under 6 — do I need to buy them a ticket?

Children under 6 are free. Each paying adult or child ticket holder can bring up to two under-6 children at no charge.

Greater Tokyo Pass

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Duration

5 days

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Unlimited rides on covered private railways and tramlines in the Kanto area

Unlimited rides on Toei bus services

5-day validity (each day: 3:00 AM – 2:59 AM)

Not included

JR lines (including Shinkansen and local JR services)

Tokyo Monorail

Buses not operated by Toei

Airport express services

Know before you go

Pass is valid for international tourists only — not for Japanese nationals or foreign residents of Japan.

JR lines, Tokyo Monorail and non-Toei buses are not included; plan your routes accordingly.

When boarding a Toei bus, change the ticket display language to Japanese before showing the driver.

At unmanned stations, press the intercom button to speak with staff for assistance.

Each travel day begins at 3:00 AM and ends at 2:59 AM the next morning.

First use between 12:00 AM and 2:59 AM counts as a full day of validity.

Route maps and timetables are available via the operator's link — check individual operator websites for live schedules.

Meeting point

Tokyo, Japan

1Your ticket is delivered digitally after booking. Present the mobile ticket at staffed station gates or, when boarding a Toei bus, switch the ticket display to Japanese to show the driver. At unmanned stations, use the intercom to speak with staff.

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