Can Suica be used on all trains?


Can Suica be used 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.


Does Suica work on Kyoto bus?

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


What is the lifespan of Suica card?

- Each Suica IC card has a lifespan of 10 years from the date of redemption.


Can I use Suica to go from Tokyo to Osaka?

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. However, please note that not all areas of Japan have adopted IC cards. In areas where IC cards are not used, it's necessary to purchase paper tickets.


Where is Suica accepted?

Examples of Participating Retailers (Outside of the Station)
  • Convenience Stores / Beverage Vending Machines.
  • Supermarkets / Shopping Centers.
  • Rice Bowl Restaurants / Fast Food Chains / Cafés, etc.
  • Electronics / Drug Stores.
  • Taxis / Rental Cars.
  • Sightseeing / Accommodations.
  • Entertainment.
  • Others.


What is the difference between Suica and welcome Suica?

The Welcome Suica is the same same tap-and-go travel card and has the same functions as the standard Suica card, but there is no need to pay the 500 JYP deposit in advance.


Where can Suica not be used?

Please note that Pasmo or Suica cards cannot be used on limited express trains or shinkansen. Suica cards are not valid on long distance buses (highway bus) or airport shuttles.


Is Osaka ICOCA or Suica?

The Osaka version is called Icoca and it works across Japan. Suica and Pasmo cards also work in Osaka.


Can you use Suica for everything?

The Suica card can be used for the JR East train lines in Tokyo's metropolitan area. It can also be used for many buses and subways. This is good to have handy for the Tokyo Monorail, which connects Haneda Airport with Tokyo, too.


Do you need a Suica card per person?

Can we just swipe the same card 3 times while going thru the gate? You need 3 cards. Every individual needs their own cards to use train. Scanning the card three times to allow three people, or giving the card back so three people could use it would not work because of the design of the system.


Can Suica be used on all lines?

Suica – Offered by JR East and valid on all Japan Rail trains in the Greater Tokyo, Sendai and Niigata regions, and non-Japan Rail lines, such as the Tokyo Metro Subway and other private railway lines, in Tokyo.


Can I use Suica for Tokyo line?

The Suica can be used on JR East lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area as well as for subways, buses and the Tokyo Monorail that connects Haneda Airport with 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.


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