Welcome Boards, which are located in stations near popular tourist spots, assist visitors with using the Tokyo Metro subway and to provide directions to tourist attractions. Welcome Boards are available in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese so first-time visitors to Tokyo can get around with peace of mind.
Welcome Boards are available in Ueno, Shinjuku, Asakusa, Tokyo and Ikebukuro stations.
Welcome Board Features
Tourist Information Booklets:
You can pick up a leaflet which explains the basics of Tokyo subways and how to ride the subway as well as a handbook which provides tourist information.
Directions to Popular Areas:
You can find Tokyo’s most popular areas and the different ways to get there.
Journey Planner (Installed in some Welcome Boards):
Find your way around the subway using the Journey Planner touch panel. You can even search using voice recognition in English.
