Available free iOS and Android
Tokyo Metro Subway
known to
tech fans in Akihabara.
Available free on iOS and Android
Route from A to B
Plan routes to and from any station on the map
known to
picnickers at Ueno station.
Available free on iOS and Android
See every step
Important station highlights on the subway map
Mapway is an essential and simple app for a complex city.
The Mapway app includes both the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway. The network can seem intimidating at a first glance but when you have an app like Mapway, it becomes easy to grasp. The app can find stations and plan routes, to simplify every journey.
Simple Bilingual Map
Search for subway stations in English or Japanese and view them on a bilingual metro map. Completely user friendly, the map itself has been designed to make it as simple as possible to navigate the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway.
Journey Planner
Even a well-travelled commuter can find it tricky working out the quickest way to get somewhere on Tokyo’s subway system. Choose your start and end stations and in seconds the app will find your quickest route to take, even if you’re offline. It’s journey planning, simplified.
– Did You Know? –
On Tokyo escalators people stand on the left and walk on the right, but if you travel to Osaka the positions are reversed!
Step-By-Step Guides
Every journey comes with a complete summary showing you how many changes there are and how long it will take you, so you’ll never be late again. You’ll never feel lost either thanks to Mapway’s guides that take you step-by-step through your route on the metro map, highlighting changes.
Nearest Station
If you’re new to the city, surrounded by Tokyo’s many skyscrapers and brightly lit signs, it’s easy to feel a little lost. But don’t worry! Let Mapway lend a hand. Use the Locate Me button to automatically select your closest metro station.
– Travel Tip –
Station numbers are displayed at every station in coloured circles. The letter represents the line it is on and the number represents the station.
– Travel Tip –
If you will be making a number of journeys, the PASMO card is a convenient prepaid card for using the subway and buses. You can just top it up as you need.
– Did You Know? –
On every platform there is a white line you must stand behind and guides to show you where the doors open. Passengers will line-up at these points.
Additional Features
Nearest Station
Don’t know which station is your nearest? Mapway will find the closest station to you and highlight it on the map.
Travel Guides
All cities included within the Mapway app come with a handy travel guide to help you navigate the city and get the most from your trip.
Official Maps
Should you prefer, the explore section of the app includes handy (although non-interactive) copies of official maps.
Fares Information
New to Tokyo? we’ve added a fares guide so you can better understand how to travel around the city.