Every year millions of tourists from all over the world come to see the beautiful city of Tokyo and its monuments and landmark. The landmarks of Tokyo are as old as hundred years and still stand proudly displaying the rich culture of Japan. The beauty of Japan and especially Tokyo is a mixture of traditional structures along with new modern sky scrappers, which gives the city its unique look and magnificent touch.

Tokyo buzzes with local people and tourists 24 hours a day, and that combined with their low crime rates and excellent public transportation system makes the city one of the world’s most fantastic places to live and travel.

If you are on vacation to Tokyo and want to see the city very closely without missing any of the tourist spots, the most convenient way to get around is the train system. There are other options too including buses, taxies, airplanes and ships. However, trains are the best to travel in and around Tokyo.

Every individual has their own personal choice of transportation. Few love to travel by trains and buses, while there are few who would only prefer an airplane.

If you prefer airplane then you can easily take a flight to Narita airport to reach Tokyo, a significantly important international gateway for tourists and businessmen. Boats or ferries like Ariake ferry can also be used to reach Tokyo. You can also access boats from Harumi terminal and Takeshiba terminal.

However, the most popular and widely used means of transport in Tokyo is the train system which rarely fails. There is a train every 6 minutes with access points in all major areas. There are signs in English and Japanese for easy navigation. If you travel by buses, you need to know when your stop comes. As for taxis, it is very expensive as compared to other modes of transport.

Train networks in Tokyo are composed of JR lines, private lines and subway lines, which are cheap, convenient and easily accessible. If you have plans to stay inside Tokyo, buy a local train pass once you get here. There are 1 day passes as well as re-chargeable cards called Pasmo or Suica. However, if you have further plans to move around Japan, opt for Japan Rail Pass which can be purchased for 1, 2, or 3 week periods and use it on almost any public transport in Japan, except the nozomi shinkansen.

The JR Yamanote Line and many other private lines run through central Tokyo offer fast and very frequent service. There is a train every 3-10 minutes, while the wait time would be bit longer in early morning and late at night. Free timetable of local services are available at every station. Another, frequently used train is the Tokyo Metro, which is very well established and convenient. Few stations of this rail line are directly connected to major department stores and buildings via underground passageways.

In addition to airplanes and trains, there are general bus networks, sightseeing bus service which can be used for touring within and outside Tokyo. There are some community-based buses which are operated free of charge. You can also get taxi from a taxi depot or on the street for initial fare of 710 yen for a standard taxi.

Traveling in Tokyo is relatively easy as the great means of transportation available there makes it very convenient for tourist to get in and out without any hassle. Every means has its own merits, so it’s up to you, how would you want to travel in Tokyo to have maximum fun.