Tokyo is a huge city! The most common way of getting from A to B seems to be by using the metro system. Most of the time, we have used the metro (1000¥/~£6 for a day pass) and hired bicycles (300¥/~£2 for a day).
The metro is very quick and efficient but can be slightly confusing! However, most signs are in both English and Japanese so getting around isn't that daunting. A day ticket costs 1000 yen (~£6) and single journeys vary from 170 to 200 yen (~£2).
There are rickshaws available from major tourists spots (like Asakusa) but these are a novelty for tourists (3900¥ / ~£30 for a 10minute ride per person).
It is good to know that a lot of locals travel by bike (the pavement is divided into sections for pedestrians and cyclists). I have enjoyed using a bike as it is a great way to see the city (if you use the metro you are underground and don't get to see anyhing) and is very cheap (600 yen for 3 days = ~£4). Rental bikes come with immobilisers that allow you to lock them up easily wherever you travel.
The bus seems to be used by locals mainly.
Tourists avoid using taxis as they are very expensive.
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