By the way, my JR Pass runs out 1 day before I leave Tokyo (stupid planning I know) so now need to decide where to stay for the last 2 nights in Tokyo and how to get to Narita.
I think I took the Keisei Narita Access Limited the last time I was staying at Asakusa and it took me around 1 hour but the train was packed full of people for the latter half of the journey.
As you can imagine, not the best idea with 2 large suitcases and a couple of small ones.

Wondering if it's worth it to pay double ad take the Skyliner for the comfort and convenience or are there other alternatives?

Taking train is a hassle especially for first timer. Hence , here are the small tips for you:

For those who wondering about 24 hour, 48 hours, and 72 hours Tokyo Metro Subway pass. Yes, it is only covered Toei & Tokyo Subway. If you wondering what is Toei & Tokyo Subway, here is the example, please look for this two logo:



Hence, you can take the train with either one of these logo, you can see the logo easily via google map.

These are the area (Yes! Those colorful 13 types of lines) that covered by the pass:



Technically, this pass covers many popular area in Tokyo except:

1) Odaiba (where you need to take yurikamome line from Shimbashi station)
2) Kichijoji (need take JR or Keio Inokashira line from Shibuya)
3) Jiyugaoka (Tokyu Toyoko line from Shibuya)
4) Tokyo Disneyland (JR keiyo line from tokyo station to Maihama station)
Note: If you are cheapskate, you can save 60 yen if transfer from Shin Kiba station but for me time are more important during travel so I wouldn't do that haha!


Hopefully it helps! Thanks for reading! if I have time, I shall update more soon hehe.

many here have said that this subway pass isn't worth it because u need to use like over 3 times in order for it to break even
and it doesn't even cover all the line in tokyo
so it's very hard to break even or make it worth it

yes...some even requires you to travel one big round just to utilize the pass when you can take the direct JR route

Tsukishima, I love that place. Windy + a whole street of okonomiyaki and monjayaki.

just came back from tokyo
ueno, shimbashi, omori station coin lockers all full
really crrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaazzzzzzzzzzyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

use ecbo confirm not full

ecbo also full~~~~~~~~~~~
airport luggage storage also full
really gila

How about the Airport Limousine buses?

Hi. Would you suggest the suica or passmo passes instead for pay per use instead of the subway pass? Since we may not be able to fully utilize the unlimited 1-2-3 days passes?

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: May 7 2019, 04:55 PM

Yes did cross my mind but I am not sure about the traffic on a weekday morning between 7am-8am.
I've heard from some people that they were caught in a bad jam and almost missed their flight

As for the subway pass, yes just get a PASMO or SUICA as they are much cost effective.

Take an earlier bus. Usually their timing are quite on time. This is no MY ma.

I used to take 7am bus from tokyo station and traffic are not too bad. As its just about a KM away to the highway. If you are taking the bus in hotels around Shinjuku/Shibuya/Ropponggi, there will be a bit of traffic to get to the highway which is normally smooth.
Besides traffic, they are also quite strict with the number of luggage you bring on board. Limousine bus allows two suitcases though they can be a bit lenient if you have smaller ones. THere is another bus that goes from tokyo station/ginza to Narita that cost 1000yen. They allow only one luggage to be kept under the bus. I do take them often and I have seen them not allowing people to board with two big luggage.

KL
But you exchange a bit and top up BigPay card and use it for shopping. This way you don't have to carry too much cash.

In my last Japan trip, BigPay rate is much better than any currency exchangers in Mid Valley.

my parent option last time is stay a night near Narita Airport. morning took a cab to the airport.
not sure which hotel tho.

i learn from their mistake, hence i choose Haneda flight instead.

they cant help traffic jam as well. i face late bus b4, upto hours. delaying my journey n trip. 1pm bus, 2+pm only came. 30 minutes ride become more than an hour.
i go out early from my destination n walk instead, its faster as well.

The cheaper bus version, is it called the Keisei Expressway bus?

Yes but normallly I use Access NArita which is park right in front of Tokyo Station, Yaesu Exit.
http://accessnarita.jp/en/home/

During the Golden weak period or normal office hours?

Have 2 nights to burn so staying near Narita Airport seems like a waste to me haha!
So troublesome having to fly out from Narita.

Thanks for the link, will check this out

mid oct, weekend, Nikko, the Irohazaka route. Chuzenji return to Nikko town

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TuVRCXynpA


You can watch this video, while using Pasmo you save a lot of hassles while looking for coin and changes.

Well I figure out many Japanese especially those old school one, they still prefer coins because they think they can finish their coins this way as because Japan has many types of coins, 1 yen, 5 yen, 10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen, and 500 yen.

My Japanese friend was one of them, I beh tahan so I just gave him a Suica before I left Japan instead of looking for refund.
Yes I am Malaysian, and I taught a Japanese how to use Suica and re-charge Suica.

Maybe they think they can use up their coins this way as Japan has many types of coins, 1 yen, 5 yen, 10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen, and 500 yen. Please bring a separate coin wallet for these, I like to collect Japanese gamaguchi and thus my name haha!

Cost effectiveness part, to be honest, I don't feel save much because each transaction you save few yens compare to using paper ticket. (This is why I prefer Seoul Subway over Tokyo subway, Seoul has free transfer within bus and subway in 40 minutes up to 2 times wee!)

One more thing I don't like from Japan train is that they have many private rail company. So it is a challenge on cost effectiveness while you transfer.

Example: I want to go to Kamata station from Haneda airport. (Kamata station is different with Keikyu Kamata Station, they are 1km apart, and distances between Haneda airport and Kamata station is only 7km.)

Google will give you 3 options:
1) Take express limo bus 280 yen.
2) Take Keikyu train to Keikyu Kamata Station then walk 1km to Kamata station 300 yen (sweat)
3) Take Keikyu train to Shinagawa station then transfer to JR to Kamata Station, 580 yen.

Because they are all different companies, the cost add up. Its fun to do homework before you start your journey!

However, you can save the time dealing with machine all the time if you are gonna be a heavy user. If only one or few times or you already have passes, then its OK.