Asakusa Diary - The Staff Blog: Have a great day in Tokyo with the Toei One-Day Economy Pass! ^^

By: Vanessa (2012/01/25 14:04) | Permalink

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Hello together,

because we're often asked, how expensive it would be, to go to this and that and those places here in Tokyo, I want to recommend you a really magical great ticket and want to show you, what you could do with that in one day! ^^

The Toei One-Day Economy Pass!

It's only 700 Yen! ^^

This Toei One-Day Economy Passes allows you the unlimited use of Toei subways, Toei buses, the Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line, and the Nippori-Toneri Liner for one day (so in Japanese please ask it with "Toei Marugoto Kippu" in the case of an inquiry).

One-Day Economy Passes are available at Toei subway station ticket counters; Toei bus offices/branches; Toei streetcar offices; and vending locations for commuter passes for Toei subways, Toei buses, Toei streetcars, and the Nippori-Toneri Liner.
On the day of use, passes are available at ticket machines in all Toei subway stations and Nippori-Toneri Liner stations and on Toei buses and streetcars.

Following Toei Metro Lines you can use unlimited with this pass:

Asakusa Line

Mita Line

Shinjuku Line

Oedo Line

Here's a plan of the Tokyo Metro, where you have everything on it! ^^

Subway map.pdf

So let's start our big 700 Yen transportation costs day! ^^

1. aim: Tsukiji Fish Market

Desription:

Tsukiji Market is a large wholesale market for fish, fruits and vegetables in central Tokyo and one of the world's largest fish markets, handling over 2,000 tons of marine products per day! And it is the most famous of over ten wholesale markets that handle the distribution of fish, meat, produce and flowers in metropolitan Tokyo. So you have the chance, to walk around the huge wholesale area, enjoying the atmosphere and watching the big big tunas. ^^

How to get there:

Asakusa --> Toei Asakusa Line --> Daimon (change here!) --> Toei Oedo Line --> Tsukijishijo

2. aim: Imperial Palace

Description:

After the Meiji Restoration, the Emperor moved from Kyoto to Tokyo and so this Edo Castle became the Imperial Palace. A part of the site is opened to the public as the Imperial Palace East Park. The Nijubashi Bridge in front of the main entrance is really popular and perfect for pictures to remember.

How to get there:

Take a short walk from Tsukiji Fish Market to Higashi Ginza Station
Tsukiji-Honganji Temple on the way
Kabuki-za Theater on the way
Higashi Ginza --> Toei Asakusa Line --> Mita (change here!) --> Toei Mita Line --> Otemachi

3. aim: Yasukuni Shrine

Description:

Yasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine in central Tokyo that commemorates Japan's war dead. The shrine was founded in 1869 with the purpose of enshrining those who have died in war for their country and sacrificed their lives to help build the foundation for a peaceful Japan. A political controversy surrounds Yasukuni Shrine because since 1978, fourteen class A war criminals are among the 2.5 million people enshrined at Yasukuni. As you can see, with visiting Yasukuni Shrine, you are visiting a big part of history, too.

How to get there:

Just take a short walk, it's on the way :)

3. aim: Shinjuku

Description:

Time for shopping and entertainment now! ^^
Here are so many things to see and visit: the Electric Street with the big electronic stores, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (really totally beautiful), Shinjuku Southern Terrace (a large promenade with many shops) and Kabukicho, the major entertainment area with many restaurants, theaters, movie theaters and game arcades. Just enjoy to watch the busy life and atmosphere around you! ^^

How to get there:

Just take a short walk to Kudanshita --> Toei Shinjuku Line --> Shinjuku

4. aim: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Description:

This big, important building has an observatory on the 45th floor and on the 1st floor, volunteers of the Tokyo Tourist Information, offers a tour through the building. As the observatory is open until 23:30, you can have an unforgettable view over Tokyo at night. ^^

How to get there:

You can just take a walk, it shouldn't take too much time...but after full program, if you're tired, you can take:

Shinjuku --> Toei Oedo Line --> Tochomae