The subways in Tokyo are AMAZING. I would definitely consider public transportation in Tokyo is quite arguably the best in the world, with the cleanest subway stations, clear signage, and a noticeable lack of strange smells coming out of air vents (no offense, NYC). Getting into the city from Narita, the Express train has comfortable seating, and even plugs in their first class (green cabins). Airport to Tokyo takes only about 50 minutes, with animated LCD screens telling you when to get off in Japanese, English and Chinese, and also updating you on any potential delays on the line.
Probably the biggest glaring difference here, however, is that people are SO quiet. There’s no annoying street hustler announcing “CAN I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION LADIES AND GENTLEMAN…I MOVED HERE 6 MONTHS AGO AND NEED MONEY…..” or Chicas from Washington Heights walking around selling pirated Latin Pop CDs. In fact, there’s NO NOISE at all. No talking, no whispering, no cell phone ringing. Everyone is either staring blankly ahead, or listening to music quietly on their headphones. Surprisingly, the subways are are more quiet than awkward elevator rides in an office building here in the states.
TRAVEL TIP: Taking the Narita Express from the airport, I realized this time around that you can buy what’s called a Roundtrip SUICA-NEX (Subway + Airport Express Train) pass for about $70 USD, which is a steal considering that it also includes $20 of credit to use on any subway line in Tokyo. Last time, my buddy Aaron C. and I spent over $120 alone just getting around to/from the airport and around town. Cabs are expensive here, so avoid them if you can help it (going two miles cost me $30 last time!). Think going from the Westside to Hollywood expensive?? It’s a steal compared to where that would get you in Tokyo!
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