Can you use Pasmo outside of Tokyo?
Can you use Pasmo outside of Tokyo? Using. Where can I use PASMO PASSPORT? PASMO PASSPORT can be used for trains and buses in the Kanto area and across all of Japan.
Does Kyoto accept PASMO?
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.
Can you use pasmo anywhere in Japan?
The Pasmo card can be used to pay for journeys in Japan's main cities, from Tokyo to Osaka, on JR train lines, private train lines, in the Tokyo subway, as well as in any bus or taxi displaying the Pasmo logo. Please note that the Pasmo card does not work on express trains or Shinkansen bullet trains.
Which IC card is best for Kyoto?
The main prepaid card in Kyoto and the rest of Kansai is the Icoca card. Icoca, which means “Shall we go?” in Japanese, is issued by JR West, the main train company in western Japan. You can purchase Icoca cards from vending machines at major JR stations in Kyoto and other parts of Kansai.
Can you use pasmo everywhere in Japan?
Where can I use PASMO PASSPORT? PASMO PASSPORT can be used for trains and buses in the Kanto area and across all of Japan. What should I do if I have an insufficient balance? Let the train staff or bus driver know when entering the ticket gate or when getting on or off the bus.
Can I use PASMO on Tokyo Subway?
In addition to using your charged PASMO card to ride the subway or buses, you can use it to pay for items purchased at stores and vending machines. It can also be used for member shops of railways and buses nationwide where interoperability is offered.
Do Suica and Pasmo cards expire?
CAN I KEEP MY CARD FOR MY NEXT TRIP TO JAPAN? Yes, you can. Pasmo and Suica cards do not expire for 10 years.
Can 2 people share a 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. Thank you for the quick response.
Do I need both Suica and PASMO?
The only difference between PASMO and SUICA is who sells them. SUICA is from JR East, and PASMO is from Tokyo-area non-JR rail operators, including Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway. Wherever you can use SUICA, you can use PASMO, and vice versa. Same with charging with new amounts.
Where is PASMO accepted?
The Pasmo card can be used to pay for journeys in Japan's main cities, from Tokyo to Osaka, on JR train lines, private train lines, in the Tokyo subway, as well as in any bus or taxi displaying the Pasmo logo. Please note that the Pasmo card does not work on express trains or Shinkansen bullet trains.
How long does PASMO passport last?
The PASMO PASSPORT is valid for 28 days from the day on which you bought the card. When using the PASMO PASSPORT, always carry with you the Reference paper, which has information printed on it (name, Effective area of Fare Ticket, Fare Ticket expiration date, purchase amount, etc.)
What is the difference between Pasmo and JR Pass?
If you are planning to travel out of Tokyo even a day trip to Nikko or a little further to Kyoto, then JR pass is the way to go and select the JR line . Pasmo/Suica card is doable within Tokyo and is similar to tap and go card. You can load up whenever you need them (cash only for loading) .
Can you use Pasmo in shops?
In addition to trains and buses, PASMO PASSPORT can be used for electronic payments. Shopping is easier without having to count out coins.
Can PASMO be used on JR line?
Can PASMO PASSPORT be used on JR trains? Yes, it can. Can it be used on trains and buses in other cities such as Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka and Nagoya? Yes, it can.
Can I use PASMO in Kyoto and Osaka?
Can it be used on trains and buses in other cities such as Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka and Nagoya? Yes, it can. Note that PASMO PASSPORT cannot be used in some areas, so make sure to ask the train and bus operators in each area.