Keikyu Railways is a private railway company in Japan that operates a network of lines in the Greater Tokyo area. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Yokohama. It is one of the major railway operators in the Tokyo metropolitan area, along with Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway, and JR East.
Keikyu Railways operates a number of lines, including the Keikyu Main Line, which runs from Haneda Airport to Yokohama and Yokosuka, and the Keikyu Airport Line, which connects Haneda Airport with central Tokyo. The company also operates the Shonan Monorail and the Keikyu Daishi Line.
To use Keikyu Railways, you will need to purchase a ticket or a prepaid transportation card, such as a Pasmo or Suica card. These cards can be used on all Keikyu lines as well as on other trains, buses, and subways in the Tokyo area. Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines or ticket counters at Keikyu stations.
Keikyu Railways also offers a number of passes and discount tickets for tourists, including the Keikyu Tourist Pass, which allows unlimited travel on all Keikyu lines for a set period of time. The pass is available in 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day versions, and is a convenient and cost-effective way to explore the Greater Tokyo area by train.