Most travelers walk past station information desks without a second glance. In Tokyo, that’s a mistake.
At major stations across the city, Tokyo Metro Information Desks quietly act as travel cheat codes. Multilingual staff help with directions, nearby attractions, and transit cards, basically functioning like a concierge desk hidden inside the subway.
Now, they have a new role. Along with helping you get around, these desks have become places where you can start building a physical record of your Tokyo trip, one stamp at a time.
Why Tokyo Metro Information Desks Are a Traveler’s Best Friend
Tokyo’s subway system can feel overwhelming at first, with nine tightly connected lines and massive stations. The Information Desks exist to remove that stress.
Whether you need help finding your platform or figuring out what’s worth seeing nearby, this is one of the few places in the city where asking for help feels effortless. The new stamp project simply gives travelers one more reason to stop by.

The star of these stamps is Metopon, Tokyo Metro’s raccoon mascot. Cute without being over-the-top, Metopon has become a familiar face across the network.
Each stamp pairs Metopon with artwork inspired by the surrounding neighborhood, turning him into a tiny tour guide for each area of Tokyo.
There are six designs in total, and each one is exclusive to its station. Ueno’s stamp features pandas. Ginza’s reflects polished cityscapes. Other stations highlight fashion, pop culture, or history.
You cannot download these designs. You cannot buy them in a shop. The only way to get them is to physically show up. The small imperfections, smudges, and variations make each stamp feel personal in a way digital souvenirs never do.

Once you know the stamps exist, the hunt becomes half the fun. Conveniently, the six stations also line up with some of Tokyo’s most iconic sightseeing areas.

1.Tokyo Station: Japan’s main gateway, known for its red-brick historic building. (9 AM to 6 PM)

2.Shinjuku Station: The world’s busiest terminal, surrounded by nonstop energy. (9 AM to 5 PM)

3.Ginza Station: A polished district where tradition meets innovation. (9 AM to 5 PM)

4.Omotesando Station: Often compared to the Champs-Élysées, famous for fashion and design. (9 AM to 4 PM)

5.Ueno Station: A cultural hub with museums, parks, and a zoo. (9 AM to 5 PM)

6.Ikebukuro Station: A center of anime and manga culture. (9 AM to 4 PM)

Collecting all six stamps naturally turns your trip into a structured yet flexible exploration of Tokyo’s most iconic neighborhoods.

Stamping once and moving on is fine. Turning it into a ritual is better.
In Japan, travelers have long collected goshuin, stamps from shrines and temples that act as proof of a visit. This subway version taps into that same idea, but in a more casual, playful way.
Bring a notebook you actually like. Each page becomes a snapshot of where you have been, not just what you saw.
Watching your collection grow as you move from station to station adds a surprising sense of progress to your trip. Just remember that the Information Desks do not provide paper, so coming prepared is part of the experience.

Photos pile up quickly on your phone. These stamps do not.
They give you something physical, something imperfect, and something tied to the exact places you visited. When you spot a Tokyo Metro Information Desk, try saying, “Hello, stamp please.”
Then hop back on the subway and keep building your own Tokyo collection. Sometimes the best souvenirs are the ones you almost walked past.

(Source/Main Image: Tokyo Metro Commerce)