Tokunai Pass: Tokyo’s JR-only one-day ticket
Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass
One day in Ordinary Car non-reserved seats on specified JR local and rapid trains within Tokyo’s 23 wards. Tokyo Metro and Toei subway journeys need separate payment.
Places in this guide: Tokyo (東京) · Tokyo Metro (東京メトロ) · Toei Subway (都営地下鉄)
Source: JR East official conditions and FAQ — Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass
Choose it for a JR-based day in Tokyo
This ticket is worth comparing when your day includes several journeys between JR stations in central Tokyo. If your route also uses the subway, add those separate fares before comparing the total with the Tokyo 1-Day Ticket.
Source: JR East official conditions and FAQ — Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass
Official fare and age categories
The official one-day fare is JPY 870 for an adult aged 12 or over and JPY 430 for a child aged 6–11. Compare it with the total ordinary fares for your own journey, not a sample itinerary.
Source: JR East official conditions and FAQ — Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass
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| Validity | Adult (JPY) | Child aged 6–11 (JPY) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 870 | 430 |
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Source: JR East official conditions and FAQ — Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass
Covered trains and the one-day period
Choose the day you will travel and check the validity date printed on the ticket. It is a one-day product, not a 24-hour entitlement inferred from the moment you board.
Source: JR East official conditions and FAQ — Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass
You can use non-reserved seats in Ordinary Cars on the covered JR local and rapid trains within Tokyo’s 23 wards. Match each destination station to the official coverage map. Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway and private railways are not included merely because they serve the same city.
Source: JR East official conditions and FAQ — Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass
Where to buy it and what not to assume
Buy it at a JR East reserved-seat ticket vending machine within the covered area. Select Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass, also called Tokunai Pass, rather than JAPAN RAIL PASS or JR TOKYO Wide Pass.
Source: JR East official conditions and FAQ — Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass
The short English product page does not specify all eligibility, date-change or refund conditions. Ask JR East about any such condition relevant to your ticket before purchasing; this guide does not assume another pass’s passport or cancellation rules apply.
Source: JR East official conditions and FAQ — Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass
Using your ticket
Confirm that your planned stations fall within the covered JR area in Tokyo’s 23 wards.
Choose Tokunai Pass and your travel date at a JR East reserved-seat ticket vending machine within the covered area.
Select the adult or child ticket and check its printed validity date.
Pay separately when you transfer to a subway or private railway. The JR ticket does not give access to those operators’ gates.
Questions and answers
Can I use the Tokunai Pass on the subway?
No. Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway are excluded. This ticket covers the specified JR services.
Are JR rapid trains included?
Yes, non-reserved Ordinary Car seats on covered local and rapid JR trains are included.
How much does the one-day ticket cost?
The official fare is JPY 870 for adults aged 12 and over and JPY 430 for children aged 6–11.
Where is it sold?
At JR East reserved-seat ticket vending machines within the covered area.
Official sources and coverage maps
Open the operator’s coverage map and conditions before choosing your journeys. Official maps are linked rather than republished. The coverage and exclusions are also explained above.