Tokyo: 50+ Museums & Gardens Pass with Subway Ticket Option

One Pass Opens Tokyo's Museums, Gardens & Tower in Your Pocket

You get smartphone-based entry to 50+ Tokyo attractions (museums, gardens, zoos, and Tokyo Tower) without buying individual tickets at each site. Choose 1, 2, 3, or 5 days, optionally add unlimited subway travel, and move through the city at your own pace. Download the app, scan at each attraction, and go. The pass covers permanent exhibitions and includes some of Tokyo's most visited sites: Tokyo National Museum, Mori Art Museum, Shinjuku Park, Edo-Tokyo Museum, and more.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tokyo Tower1h
2. Edo-Tokyo Museum2h · entry included
3. Shinjuku Park1h
4. Tokyo National Museum2h
5. Mori Art Museum1h
6. Ueno Park2h
7. National Museum of Western Art1h
8. Rikugien Garden1h
9. National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo1h
10. Tokyo Photographic Art Museum1h
11. Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum1h
12. Hama Rikyu Gardens1h
13. 21_21 Design Sight1h
14. National Museum of Nature and Science1h
15. Tokyo Sea Life Park1h
16. Jindai Botanical Gardens1h
17. Tama Zoological Park2h
18. Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo1h
19. Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art1h
20. Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery1h
21. Gotoh Museum1h

Visit Tokyo Tower and Museums

• Explore Tokyo Tower observation deck
• Visit Edo-Tokyo Museum exhibits
• Walk in Shinjuku Park garden
• Discover Snoopy Museum Tokyo
• Tour Tokyo National Museum
• See Mori Art Museum collections

The experience

"How do I actually get into all these places without buying tickets at every door?" That's the question THE TOKYO PASS answers. You download the app, scan a QR code at each attraction, and you're in: no paper tickets, no lines at the box office, no fumbling with yen at each stop. The pass covers more than 50 museums, gardens, zoos, and cultural sites across Tokyo, from Tokyo Tower with its 150-meter open-air stairs to the Edo-Tokyo Museum's 400 years of history, the Mori Art Museum on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills, and the sprawling Shinjuku Park with its mix of European and Japanese gardens. You choose how many days you need: 1, 2, 3, or 5 days.

The pass won the Special Jury Prize at the 9th Japan Tourism Awards, which matters because it means the system actually works for international visitors, not just in theory. You create an account on the website, enter your activation code from the booking platform, download the app to iOS or Android, and log in. That's it. From there, you move through Tokyo at your own pace. Some days you might spend three hours in the National Museum of Western Art (home to Rodin sculptures and Impressionist paintings), and other days you're just ducking into Hama Rikyu Gardens for an hour to see the pond with its tidal flow, surrounded by skyscrapers. The Snoopy Museum, the Hokusai museum, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. They're all on the same pass. You don't have to plan a rigid itinerary. You just go where you want and show your phone.

If you add the optional Tokyo Subway Ticket, you get unlimited travel on all 13 Tokyo Metro lines, which removes another layer of friction. No fumbling with IC cards, no trying to figure out which line goes where. You scan your phone at the gate and move. The pass works for permanent exhibitions at most attractions, though some museums rotate special exhibitions that aren't included, but there's enough on the permanent collections alone to fill days. Tokyo Tower stays open until 11 p.m., so you can catch the nighttime cityscape and Mt. Fuji views if the weather clears. The app tells you opening hours and what's included at each stop, so there are no surprises when you arrive.

One thing to know: you need to be comfortable downloading and using an app on your smartphone. The pass is digital only, and it's designed for people traveling to Japan from overseas. If you're 65 or older, some attractions offer senior discounts at the gate that might be cheaper than the pass, so it's worth checking before you buy. Otherwise, the math is simple: Tokyo Tower alone is ¥1,500, the National Museum is ¥1,000, Mori Art Museum is ¥2,000, and you're already at ¥4,500 before you've seen a garden or a zoo. A 2-day pass pays for itself in three stops.

What’s included

• Digital pass with smartphone-based entry to 50+ Tokyo attractions including Tokyo Tower, Tokyo National Museum, Mori Art Museum, Shinjuku Park, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Hama Rikyu Gardens, Rikugien Garden, National Museum of Western Art, and more.
• choice of 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day pass.
• permanent exhibition access at museums and cultural sites.
• optional Tokyo Subway Ticket add-on for unlimited travel on all 13 Tokyo Metro lines.
• THE TOKYO PASS app download (iOS/Android) required after purchase.

Options for this experience

8 options

The Tokyo Pass for 1 dayNo fixed time

1DayPass＋subway24hours ticketNo fixed time

The Tokyo Pass for 2 daysNo fixed time

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The Tokyo Pass for 3 daysNo fixed time

2DaysPass＋subway48hours ticketNo fixed time

3DaysPass＋subway72hours ticketNo fixed time

The Tokyo Pass for 5 daysNo fixed time

5DaysPass＋subway48&72 ticketNo fixed time

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Tokyo Pass

Is this one for you?Best for travelers who want to see multiple Tokyo museums and gardens without buying individual tickets at each site and don't mind planning around opening hours and permanent exhibitions rather than special shows.

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Top questions

Do I need to book specific times to visit attractions with THE TOKYO PASS?

No. The pass gives you entry during regular opening hours. You just show up and scan your phone. Some attractions, like Tokyo Tower, stay open until 11 p.m., so you can visit whenever it fits your day.

Are special exhibitions included in the pass?

No. The pass covers permanent exhibitions only. Some museums rotate special exhibitions that require separate tickets, but the permanent collections are extensive enough to fill multiple days.

Can I add the subway ticket to my pass after I buy it?

Yes. The Tokyo Subway Ticket is available as an optional add-on. If you purchase it, you'll display a QR code at a ticket machine in any subway station to get a physical card for unlimited travel on all 13 Tokyo Metro lines.

What happens if I don't download the app before my trip?

You'll need to download THE TOKYO PASS app (iOS or Android) after you receive your activation code. The pass is digital only and requires the app to work, so it's important to set it up before you start visiting attractions.

Is THE TOKYO PASS worth it if I only visit a few attractions?

It depends on which attractions you visit. Tokyo Tower is ¥1,500, the National Museum is ¥1,000, and the Mori Art Museum is ¥2,000. A 2-day pass typically pays for itself in three major stops, but if you're only visiting one or two places, individual tickets may be cheaper.

Can I use the pass if I'm over 65?

Yes, but some attractions offer senior discounts at the gate. It's worth comparing the pass price against individual senior ticket prices before you buy, as the discount might be better value for your visit.

How long does it take to activate the pass?

Once you download the app and enter your activation code from the booking platform, you can start using the pass immediately. There's no waiting period.

Are all 50+ attractions accessible by public transportation?

Most are, and if you add the subway ticket, you have unlimited travel on all 13 Tokyo Metro lines. Public transportation options are available near all major attractions on the pass.