Can I use Suica in Kyoto Metro?

Can I use Suica in Kyoto Metro? Smart cards like Icoca, Suica and Pasmo are valid across Japan, so don't worry about which one you buy. You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica for all trains, subways and buses in Kyoto. You can also use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica at many shops, especially convenience stores. Buy Icoca cards from vending machines at JR Kyoto Station.

Does Suica work on Kyoto Subway?

You can utilize IC cards (PiTaPa, ICOCA, Suica, etc.) on the city bus and the subway.

Can you use Suica from Kyoto to Nara?

Yes, the base ticket to Kintetsu-Nara costs 620 yen, but the Limited Express costs 510 yen in addition, so 1,130 yen in total. You can get a Kintetsu Ltd express ticket at the platform. So use your Suica to get into the gate and buy an express ticket from a vending machine at the platform.

Do IC cards work on Kyoto buses?

You can use IC cards on both the city bus and the subway. IC cards can be used nationwide.

Where is Suica accepted?

Can you use Suica on all trains?

The Suica card can be used in the majority of Japanese public transport: subways, buses and all local trains, as well as in buses and taxis displaying the Suica logo. Please note that the Suica card does not work on express trains, shinkansen, highway buses or airport shuttles.

How do I get from Tokyo to Kyoto?

The shinkansen (bullet train) is the best way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto. It takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes and costs Y13,080 between Tokyo and Kyoto(non-reserved seat). You don't need to reserve seats on the shinkansen if you travel outside of peak travel hours and outside of peak travel seasons.

Can I use Suica in Kyoto and Osaka?

Yes, it can. Suica cards can be used anywhere the Suica IC card logo is displayed. It can also be used in convenience stores and vending machines outside of the Tokyo area. You cannot use the Suica to travel between Tokyo and Osaka, but you can use it to travel within cities such as Osaka and Kyoto.

Is it cheaper to use a Suica card?

Will a Suica card save me money over regular train tickets? Yes, but only a very little at a time. Within Tokyo, the fare for Suica (or any IC card) users is a couple of yen cheaper than the full fare price.

Does Suica card work in Nara?

As such, Nara has two train stations: Nara Station on the JR Line and Kintetsu-Nara Station on the Kintetsu Line. Although IC cards like Suica and ICOCA can be used interchangeably on either line, restrictions apply to rail passes.

Can tourists buy Suica cards?

Travellers flying in from Narita or Haneda International Airport can purchase a Suica card easily at JR East Travel Service Centers. You can also buy a prepaid Suica card from ticketing machines at major JR East train stations and JR Ticket Offices (Midori-no-madoguchi).

Do Japan taxis take Suica?

SUICA (offered by JR East) allows you to access trains, subways, monorails, and buses in the Kanto region such as Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, etc., Sendai, Niigata, and Okinawa. You can also use it in restaurants, taxis, vending machines, and food stores as long as they have the SUICA logo.

Is Suica only for Tokyo?

In addition to the Tokyo area, the Suica can be used for certain transportation systems in the Sendai and Niigata, Hokkaido, Tokai, West Japan and Kyushu areas.

How much yen do I put on my Suica card?

The minimum amount to recharge is 1,000 Yen and only with cash. When you originally purchase your Suica Card, you can personalize it with your name (put your name on the card). You can allow the balance on your Suica Card to run down as you near the end of your trip, but the card doesn't expire for 10 years.

Can I charge Suica in Kyoto?

But not on Eizan Railway Line or on Kyoto City Bus. You should be able to recharge your card with the machines accepting IC cards including ICOCA and SUICA/PASMO. The Suica is valid on everything in Kyoto except the City Bus and Eizan Railway. You can recharge it using the machines as you do in Tokyo.

Which is better Suica or JR Pass?

The JR pass is only worth it if you travel through different cities, if you are just travelling to Tokyo to Kyoto for example, I would just pay on the Suica. You can do the online calculator or just use google to calculate which trip is easier - paying individually on Suica or getting a JR Pass.

Is it cheaper to buy JR Pass in Japan or online?

For a limited time only, you can buy a Japan Rail Pass from certain train stations and airports in Japan. Travelers should be aware it is more expensive to buy a JR Pass in Japan than to purchase the pass online.