Tokyo Transport Photos

Tokyo has one of the world’s largest and probably most complicated railway networks. There are two subway systems, two tram lines, multiple commuter railways, Monorails, automated transit, and buses. There is never a dull moment (except from about 12:30 a.m. ~ to 5:00 a.m., when nothing runs).

 

 

SubwayS

636 Photos, 21 new

 

Tokyo has 2 subway systems, the Tokyo Metro and the TOEI Subway.  Alos included here is the Saitama Railway, which is basically an extension of the Namboku Subway Line

  

Commuter Trains

458 Photos


 

JR-East is the largest network, and home to the famous Yamanote Line. Also featured are any many other private commuter railways serving Tokyo, examples are Keio, Odakyu, Tobu, Keikyu, Tokyu, Seibu, and more.

 

Light Rail/Trams

229 Photos, 163 new

 

There are 2 remaining tram lines in Tokyo. One part of the Tokyu Railway, the other was part of Tokyo’s large streetcar network. Also included is Tokyo DisneySea Elevated Railway

 

Monorails

196 Photos, 65 new

 

There are a few monorails in the Tokyo Area. The Tokyo Monorail, Tama Monorail, Chiba Monorail, Disney Monorail, and the Ueno Zoo Monorail

Automated Guideway

95 Photos, 49 new

 

These could be considered light metros. There are a few in the Tokyo region

 

 

Buses

21 photos, 21 new

 

Not typically used by tourists, but there are many bus routes all over the region to fill the gaps between train lines.