Tokyo

By plane

Tokyo (TYO for all airports) and the Kanto Region are served by two major airports.

By train

For all trains on the northern route, you can get off at Ueno, while trains on the western route call at Shinagawa. Most non-Shinkansen services usually stop at Shibuya and Shinjuku stations as well.

By car

While you can drive into the city, it is really not recommended as the city can be congested, signs may be confusing and parking fees are astronomical.

By thumb

Hitchhiking into Tokyo is pretty easy, but hitchhiking out is considerably more difficult.

By bus

Highway bus services link Tokyo to other cities, resort areas and the surrounding prefectures. There are JR and private bus companies.

By boat

One of the great ports of the world, Tokyo also has domestic ferry services to other points in Japan. However, none of the regular international ferries to Japan call at Tokyo.

By train and subway

Tokyo has one of the most extensive mass transit systems in the world and is the most used subway system in the world in terms of annual passenger rides.

By taxi

Taxis are pricey, but may be competitive for groups of three or more. Also, if you miss your last train, you may not have another choice.

By ride hailing

You can use Uber to hail limousines and taxis for a ¥500 surcharge, which may be worth it to bypass both the language barrier and potential payment hassles.

By car

Tokyo is a gigantic warren of narrow streets with no names, with slow-moving traffic and extremely limited and expensive parking.

By bus

The few areas within Tokyo that aren't easily accessible by train are served by various bus companies.

By boat

The Tokyo Cruise Ship Company operates a series of Water Bus ferries along the Sumida River and in Tokyo Bay, connecting Asakusa, Hinode, Harumi and Odaiba.

By bicycle

Bicycles are very commonly used for local transport, but amenities like bicycle lanes are rare, drivers pay little heed to bikes and traffic can be very heavy on weekdays, so if you use a bicycle, do…

On foot

In this large city with such an efficient public transportation system, walking to get from point A to point B would seem a bit stupid at first glance.