Tokyo Metro App Reviews

I find this app to be absolutely indispensable for navigating the Tokyo subway system. As an occasional visitor to Tokyo, the largest city in the world, I find that I cant get around without this app. The only small issue that you should be aware of is that the time estimates for travel between stations seem to be way too high. I find that I arrive at my destination in about half the time that is reported by the app.

On a recent trip to Tokyo, I used this app constantly. It worked perfectly, without any cellular or wi-fi connection. The only slight problem was that it includes the Yamanote line, but does not let you know thats not part of the Metro system. Once you know that, the app is invaluable.

Good app but they lack the Kanji for the stations. Having the Kanji with the Romanji helps navigating. Please add the Kanji.

First time to Tokyo and I used this app A LOT. Definitely worth it if youre sightseeing in Tokyo...

Where is the JR line? There is no slidebar in station list, only search.

I have an iPod Touch, and I love the interface of choosing stations, and that you can get the route information without being connected. There is a lot to love in this app. However, as an app for transportation, you have to get the actual transportation info right. The app is missing stations on lines it includes - for instance, Chuo line does not include Koenji Station. It should also include all lines, not just Metro/JR. Another station I looked up was Shimokita, which is served by two different rail systems, but it was not included either - presumably because Odakyu and the other rail arent included. Lastly, including lines that serve the airports, even though technically outside of Tokyo, would help lots of people who are getting this app because they are traveling to Tokyo. As it is, this app looks and works great. However, there is so much missing information, I cant rely on it.

This is a great app and I used it extensively while visiting Tokyo. However, it needs the JR and other overground routes in addition to just the subway info. Would also help if it showed cost info between the routes that you map. This is availalble in other apps but only in Japanese. The city map and link to google map is also very handy. Final suggestion would be to include station exit information as the big stations can have over 2 dozen exits. Eg. Which exit from Shinjuku Station do I take to get to the Takashimaya Building? Add these options and I would definitely be willing to pay more.

The navigation is a bit clunky but it does work. Its also a bit difficult to see the whole subway system which is difficult if youre a first-timer. Still, its worth $.99 to have the subway route in your pocket.

am in japan now and using this non-stop...have even helped out others dont bother with any other tokyo metro app. just need a rate calculator and id of the line ownership

I downloaded all the Tokyo subway apps. Even the ones with bad reviews. Just for the fun of it. I have an iPod. THIS ONE IS THE ONLY ONE YOU NEED. It would be perfect if they could add a feature to the "Lines" screen, to click on the line and list all of the stations in that line. Other than that, no need to carry a subway map!

Thank you for the immensely useful app. I recently visited Tokyo for the first time to see a friend there and had to take the train solo while my friend worked. With the combination of my friends guidance, train station workers, and this app i was able to limit greatly limit the times I got lost, only once in 7 days is pretty good to me. This app helped me count the stops, track my route and bookmark my routes before taking them. Even my Japanese friend said it looked like a useful app, I am serious - this app really saved me a lot of stress and worry during my stay. The only con I have is the map is not extensive enough, my friend lives off the Hatanodai station on the Ikegami line and that line is not on this app among many others Im sure. This was not a huge hinderance since I just referenced everything from Gotanda, but they do need to add all the main and small train lines. Overall an excellent app - thank you.

I absolutely love this app as it made my first trip around Tokyo so easy to figure out. Being able to enter 2 station names and figure out what to do was so easy. A few suggestions perhaps: The ability to zoom out all the way. Since the iPhone and iPod Touch 4 have the high res display, seeing the whole map at once to compare to the maps in the station would be a boost. Perhaps adding the cost of a trip would be cool too. I dont know how often the prices change, but it would be cool if its possible. Also maybe adding some of the lines that run in/out of Tokyo would help too. I had to ask at the hotel how to get to Odaiba because those lines arent listed. Last thing would be a way to tell apart which lines are with what company. Would help ahead of time to know a new ticket would have to be purchased in-between stations.

This app worked great during my last trip to Japan. I wish they would add more cities like like Yokohama to make it more useful. I think people who visit Tokyo may want to visit Yokohamas Chinatown or Kamakura. Add this and Ill give it 5 stars.

Great app! But on the next update can you add the ome line and gofurther on the chuo? Thanks

I travel regularly to Tokyo and this app is essential!! The augmented reality metro station finder will save you hours of pointless searching. This is a must have!!

Great app! Its very easy to use. It has many useful features. My favorite is that it gives you your current location, and you can see where you are in realation to whatever station you are looking for with google maps. One suggestion though. I really wish the makers of this app made a map for all the trains in the greater Tokyo area, inclduding JR, Tokyo Metro and privately owned lines. If there was a map that included every station and line, theres no doubt in my mind that it would be the best app available for navigating through the Tokyo, Yokohama and its suburbs.

This is where all the Americans live who need help with the train stations. おめLINEをおねがいします。

Please add the Ome line! Id recommend this app to my military buddies if it was added!

have been using for a long time now. if you need an app like this, just buy this one.

This is a good app for travel within the Tokyo subway network. It would be better if it included fare info. Station maps would also help. Anyway, this app is totally worthless for any travel outside the Tokyo subway network and Yamanote line. It wont even help you get to Narita. An alternative is Jorudan, a free Internet service which works for trains all over Japan.