Confused; Rail Pass for Tokio

Hi all,

maybe somewhere there is a website that would answer my questions already, if so I couldn't find it ...
I'll be going to Tokio for a week and I wonder if I need a Rail Pass. We will stay in Tokio except for a trip to Mitaka (Ghibli museum) and maybe another trip to a different city. Else we will stay within Tokio.
Is that Rail Pass good for public transport within Tokio as well, or is it only needed if you go from city to city?
I am confused ... help ... ;o)

Thanks,

Steff

The Japan Rail Pass is only justified if you travel long distances. It makes no sense if you stay only in Tokyo.

There are various other rail passes besides the Japan Rail Pass. But it is impossible to recommend much without any details about the side trip you are planning.

About transportation in Tokyo:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2017.html

Mitaka is well within Tokyo by the way- it is less than 20 minutes from Shinjuku station. A round trip from Shinjuku to Mitaka (actually I would use Kichijoji station personally as it's closer to the museum and you can walk through Inokashira park) costs 420 yen- not really a good use of a rail pass.

Dont get a railpass for just a week in Tokyo. Subways and local trains are not too expensive.


You'll be fine with about 1500-1000 Yen per day of travel costs

Thank you all, your answers were very helpful. I guess we will really stay in the city. I will check out your link.
Thanks a lot!

Steffi