Few travelers use the Tokyo bus system because the subway and train system is so easy and extensive. For those who do want to ride the buses in Tokyo, I provide all the details here. Tokyo Buses: Nataporn Sesthapaisarn / Shutterstock.com The Takeaway:
The Details:
Riding the Buses and Bus Fare
One-Day Bus Pass
Paying with a Prepaid Card (Pasmo or Suica)
Tokyo Bus Maps
Other Buses in and Around Tokyo
Tokyo Vacation Checklist
Tokyo District MapClick a Tokyo District for detailed info on attractions, places to eat and accommodation
How much is a bus fare in Tokyo?SKY HOP BUS TOKYO(Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tokyo). How do you ride the bus in Tokyo?Riding the Buses and Bus Fare
You board the bus at the front of the bus near the driver. If you are using cash, you pay the fare into the fare machine. Some machines automatically make change, while in others, you have to change Y500 coins and bills first and then deposit the correct amount in the fare box.
How do I buy a bus pass in Tokyo?One-Day Passes are available for advance purchase at Toei Bus offices/branch offices, locations selling Toei Bus passes, and JTB branch offices. One-Day Passes can also be purchased on the day of use on Toei buses, Toei Bus offices/branch offices, locations selling Toei Bus passes.
Are busses free in Tokyo?Here's where Tokyo's incredibly convenient and entirely free sightseeing loop buses come in! Famous locations such as Tokyo Station and Odaiba can be visited by bus and without paying a single yen - let's take a look at the city's major free loop buses. Tokyo Bay Shuttle - Exploring Odaiba!
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