Can two people use the same Suica card?
Can two people use the same Suica card? Each person needs one. Pasmo/Suica is read when touching the IC card reader upon entering and exiting a gate, and the correct fare is deducted from the card. The same card cannot be read entering twice at the same station.
Can Suica card be used in Osaka?
Smart cards like Icoca, Suica and Pasmo are generally 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 Osaka. You can also use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica at many shops, especially convenience stores.
Can you use Suica card all over Japan?
Valid Areas and Transportation Systems 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.
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 do I put money on my Suica card?
- Open the Wallet App.
- Select Suica.
- Select Add Money.
- Select the Amount.
- Select Add.
- The money will be credited using the credit card you have in your wallet.
Can I add money to Suica card?
You can charge your Welcome Suica card (put money on it) in various places, including ticket machines at stations and in convenience stores. Just look for the mark. You can charge your card with cash. You can put up to 20,000 yen on it.
Is it better to get a Suica card or JR Pass?
No visitor to Tokyo should be without a Suica card and no visitor to Japan should be without a JR Pass. The Suica card is convenient for intercity trains and buses while the JR Pass saves you time and money when traveling through the country. Here are the deets.
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).
Can I use Pasmo for 2 people?
Personalized PASMO cards are for use by the bearer only, so the name cannot be changed and they cannot be transferred to another person. Please return your PASMO for a refund in this case.
Does JR Pass cover Suica?
You can use Suica on JR, subways, and private rail. You should be using Suica wherever/whenever you don't have a valid rail pass that covers your journey so you don't have to keep buying tickets. Even though Suica offers no savings, it offers plenty of convenience.
Can I use Suica card everywhere?
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.
Should I buy JR Pass before going to Japan?
If you calculate that your travel costs will be lower if you buy individual tickets for each journey, then it's not worth buying a JR Pass. However, if you take into account journeys on Shinkansen high-speed trains or other means of transport, the savings you make become substantial.
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.