Best Tokyo Attraction Pass: Tokyo Pass vs. Klook Pass Greater Tokyo

Wondering what’s the best city pass for Tokyo attractions? This Tokyo attraction pass guide compares the 2 of the most popular passes for tourists and shows you which Tokyo city pass is worth buying.

Tokyo needs no introduction and there is no shortage of fun things to do in Tokyo, from observatories to museums to gardens to unique activities. No matter what you enjoy, you can always find an array of things to fill your time in Tokyo.

But Tokyo is not a cheap city by any means, with hefty hotel prices and expensive Shinkansen train tickets. Popular attractions in Tokyo like teamLabs and Shibuya Sky can cost anywhere between $15 USD to $30 USD, slowly adding up if you are doing a number of them. Disneyland and DisneySea are also very expensive (although cheaper than Disney World in Florida).

But with the right planning and the right attraction pass, you can save significantly on attractions in Tokyo. This Tokyo blog will show you the most popular Tokyo attraction passes and how you can save money with them on attractions, even Disneyland.

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Best Tokyo Passes for Tourists: Options to Consider

There are 2 popular Tokyo attractions passes for tourists currently on the market:

• Klook Pass Greater Tokyo
• The Tokyo Pass

There used to be another pass called the Grutto Pass, but that is no longer available (the 2023 pass finished its sales period on January 31, 2024). There may be a 2024 one coming out later, if it does, I will update this comparison guide.

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Quick Summary: Which Tokyo Pass is the Best?

Here is a quick summary if you are short on time and don’t want to read the rest of the post.

The Klook Pass Greater Tokyo is great for first time Tokyo visitors, as it covers all the most popular tourist attractions from digital art museums to observation decks to theme parks. You can save 30-45% on attraction tickets using this pass.

The Tokyo Pass is great for museum lovers and those who enjoy exploring gardens. It is perfect for those that are re-visiting Tokyo and want to see more off-the-beaten-path attractions.

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What is the Klook Pass Greater Tokyo and How Does it Work?

The Klook Pass Greater Tokyo is an “attraction-based” digital attraction pass. It lets you choose 2 to 7 attractions from a list of 37 choices, all based in and around Tokyo.

Out of the 37 choices for attractions, 32 are “standard” attractions and 5 are premium choices that cost more (and you will see why).

On the Klook website, you need to:

1. Decide how many standard attractions (out of the 32) you want to purchase, and whether you want to add any “premium” attractions (you can only add one premium attraction)

2. Purchase the pass and pay to receive a digital confirmation

3. Within 30 days of purchase, activate the pass by reserving a date and time slot for at least one attractions (otherwise the pass will expire)

4. Within another 30 days, attend your attractions before the pass expires.

You can get a 100% refund as long as you cancel before redemption.

Pro Tip: Purchase this pass 60 days or less before you plan to finish going to all your attractions.

For Example: if you purchase this pass on January 1, you have 30 days from January 1 to activate the pass by making a reservation at at least one of your attractions. Assuming you make all your reservations on January 30th (because you don’t want to push it till January 31st), you have to finish going to all your attractions within the next 30 days.

Attractions Included with the Klook Pass Greater Tokyo

The Klook Pass Greater Tokyo includes 32 standard attractions and 5 premium attractions.

The Standard Attractions include digital art museums, observation decks, theme parks, day trips, and other fun activities in Tokyo. Some of the most popular “standard” attractions included with this Klook Pass are:

• teamLab Borderless (regular cost ¥ 3800 – 4800 or 25 – 32 USD)
• teamLab Planets (regular cost ¥ 3800 (25 USD))
• Shibuya Sky (¥ 2200 or 15 USD)
• Tokyo SkyTree Tembo Deck (¥ 1800 or 12 USD)
• Art Aquarium Museum (¥ 2300 or 15 USD)
• Skyliner Narita Airport Express Ticket (¥ 2300 or 15 USD)
• Kimono Rental (¥ 3000 or 20 USD)
• See Complete List here.

The Klook Pass Greater Tokyo also includes a number of premium attractions. These attractions cost extra, but still cheaper than buying individually. These premium attractions include:

• Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea
• FujiQ Highland
• Mt. Fuji & Hakone One Day Trip
• JR Pass 7 day
• Tokyo Subway Ticket (72 hours)

Klook Pass Greater Tokyo Cost

Below is the cost of this pass. Keep in mind that prices can change throughout the year.

	Adult (12+)	Child (6-11)
2 Attractions	¥ 5,800	¥ 4,316
3 Attractions	¥ 7,977	¥ 5,648
4 Attractions	¥ 9,900	¥ 6,977
5 Attractions	¥ 12,300	¥ 8,301
6 Attractions	¥ 15,064	¥ 9,609
7 Attractions	¥ 17,075	¥ 11,806

Premium Attraction Additional Cost

	Adult (12+)	Child (6-11)
Tokyo Disney Resort*	¥ 8,952	¥ 5,171
FujiQ	¥ 4,049	¥ 2,730
Mt. Fuji & Hakone Day Trip	¥ 12,233	¥ 11,494
JR Pass 7 days	¥ 48,925	¥ 24,694
Tokyo Subway Ticket (72 Hours)	¥ 1,425	¥ 2,064

Tip: Tokyo Disney Resort ticket costs between ¥ 7,900 to ¥ 10,900 depending on the date. Add the Disney Resort tickets for days that admission would cost more than ¥ 8,952, otherwise buy the Disneyland ticket separately.

Pros and Cons of Klook Pass Greater Tokyo

Klook Pass Greater Tokyo is the perfect pass for a first (or even second time) visitor to Tokyo. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of this Tokyo attraction pass.

Pros of Klook Pass Greater Tokyo

• It includes all the top Tokyo attractions that you would want to go

• It is flexible, giving you 30 days to use up the attractions after activation

• It is great for families, as it includes tons of theme parks and kids friendly activities

• It is perfect for those flying into or out of Narita Airport

• It actually saves you money, depending on what attractions you pick

Cons of Klook Pass Greater Tokyo

• It does not include any art museums or historical museums in Tokyo

• It does not include public transportation without paying extra

• You have to book things within 30 days of purchasing, so you can’t really book things too far in advance (my definition of advance is 2-3 months)

• It does not include the very fun Street Go Kart

Is the Klook Pass Greater Tokyo Worth It?

The Klook Pass Greater Tokyo is absolutely worth the money. In fact the more attractions you purchase, the more you can save. What do I mean by that?

A 2 attraction Klook Pass costs ¥ 5,800, that’s equivalent to ¥ 2,900 per attraction. But a 6 attraction Klook Pass costs ¥ 15,064, equivalent to ¥ 2,510 per attraction.

Therefore the more attractions you do, the cheaper it is per attraction, essentially allowing you to save more than if you were to purchase tickets separately.

In addition, the additional premium attraction all costs less than if you were to purchase them separately. Below is a very basic example of how you can use the Klook Pass:

Example with 2 attraction Greater Tokyo Klook Pass and a Premium attraction:

Attraction 1: teamLabs Borderless (¥ 3,800)
Attraction 2: Shibuya Sky (¥ 2,200)
+ 1 Premium attraction: Hakone & Mt. Fuji Day Trip (¥ 12,980)

Total Cost without Klook Pass: ¥ 18,980
2 Attraction Pass Cost with Hakone Day Trip: ¥ 17,770

Total Savings with Klook Pass: ¥ 1,210

Tip: Use this Tokyo sightseeing pass towards the most expensive attractions (like teamLabs, Kimono rental, and amusement parks) and you can save a ton.

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What is the Tokyo Pass and How Does it Work?

The Tokyo Pass is a smart phone pass that includes all the top museums, zoos, aquariums and gardens in Tokyo. It is aimed at foreign visitors visiting Tokyo. There are restrictions on accepted payment methods if the purchase was purchased within Japan.

It is an “all-inclusive” day-pass, allowing you to see as much as you want (from more than 40 attractions) within a given time period: 2 days, 3 days or 5 days.

All attractions are treated equally, as there is no “standard” or “premium” distinction. You can only visit an attraction once for the duration of your Tokyo Pass.

There is no cancellation or refund once you purchase with the link above.

How to Purchase and Use the Tokyo Pass

1. You can purchase the PASS online

2. Download the Tokyo Pass App to use the pass by entering the activation code you received when you booked it. Check museums and attractions you want to visit to make sure they are not closed on the day you want to go

3. Use the QR Code on the App to enter the attractions. You need to have internet in order to use the App, so consider renting a Pocket wifi or get a eSim card for Japan.

Museums and Attractions Included with the Tokyo Pass

The Tokyo Pass includes access to over 40 museums, gardens, zoos, and aquariums. But it does not include any attractions such as Tokyo Tower, teamLabs, etc. The Tokyo Pass really is for discovering the culture and art of Japan.

Some of the most famous museums, gardens and attractions included with the Tokyo Pass are:

• Tokyo National Museum (¥ 1,000 or 7 USD)
• Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (¥ 500 or 3.3 USD)
• The Mori Art Museum (¥ 500 or 3.3 USD)
• The National Museum of Modern Art (¥ 1,500 or 10 USD)
• Ueno Zoo (¥ 600 or 4 USD)
• Tokyo Sea Life Park (¥ 700 or 4.7 USD)
• Jindai Botanical Garden (¥ 500 or 3.3 USD)
• Japan National Stadium Tour (¥ 1,800 or 12 USD)
• Art Aquarium Museum (¥ 2,300 or 15 USD)
• and many more here

Cost of the Tokyo Pass

The Tokyo Pass cost depends on which day pass you would like to purchase. There is no kids pricing for the Tokyo Pass, so all prices below are for adults.

	2 Days	3 Days	5 Days
Price without Subway Pass	¥6,800	¥8,000	¥10,300
Optional Additional Subway Pass Cost	¥1,200 for 48 hours	¥1,500 for 72 hours	¥2,700 for 48 + 72 hours

Pros and Cons of the Tokyo Pass

The Tokyo Pass is a good pass for those that want to learn more about the history, art and culture of Japan while in Tokyo.

Pros of the Tokyo Pass

• It includes a ton of museums that are not covered by other passes

• It continues to add new museums and attractions (Art Aquarium Museum in Ginza is the latest addition)

• It helps you to prepay all the attractions, so you don’t have to worry about paying for tickets separately with cash

• The PASS is valid for a long time before you have to use it

• You can see attractions that are near each other, making planning a lot more efficient and easy

Cons of the Tokyo Pass

• You need to do a lot of calculation to figure out which attractions and how many you need to do to get your money’s worth

• It appeals to a particular type of traveler since it does not include the popular attractions for many first time visitors

• You have to pay extra for a subway pass

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Tokyo Pass vs. Klook Pass Greater Toyo: Which One is Better?

Honestly there is no similarity between the two Tokyo attraction passes (except the Art Aquarium Museum in Ginza). These two passes work differently, include completely different attractions and have vastly different prices. Below is a brief summary of the two passes when compared side by side.

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Best Tokyo Attraction Pass: Money Saving Strategies

• Do your research: Figure out what you want to do in Tokyo (see my Tokyo itineraries for inspiration), and figure out the costs associated with the attractions you want to do

• Use the Tokyo attraction passes towards the most expensive attractions: Always pick the most expensive attractions to use with the attraction passes to maximize your value. Focus on teamLabs, amusement parks, museums, aquariums.

• Jam pack your day: if you buy the Tokyo Pass (the day-based attraction pass), you need to cram as much as you can into your days to make the pass worth it. Start your day early, plan out your route, and see at least 3-4 things in a day.

• You can combine passes: since no one pass includes everything, you can consider combining passes (like buy 2 Klook Pass Greater Tokyo to get access to additional premium attractions and still save money).

Read My Other Japan Blogs

If you are still planning a trip to Japan, be sure to check out my other blogs for some inspiration and planning tips.

Japan Planning Blogs

• 10 Day Japan Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Tokyo Blogs

• Tokyo Street Go Kart: Complete Guide
• 2 Day Tokyo Itinerary
• Tokyo 2 to 7 Day Itinerary

Tokyo Day Trip Blogs

• Mt. Fuji Hotel Review: Kozantei Ubuya
• Tokyo to Kamakura Day Trip

Kansai Blogs

• Osaka One Day Itinerary
• Kyoto 2 Day Itinerary
• Osaka to Miyajima Day Trip Guide
• Kyoto to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
• Arashiyama Guide: What to do and Eat in Arashiyama