Can you use Suica anywhere?


Can you use Suica anywhere? 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.


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.


Can I use Suica for Narita to Tokyo?

The Suica NEX (Suica & N'EX) travel package combines the convenience of the Suica smart card and the Narita Express train from Narita into Tokyo at a single low discount price, giving users the fastest ride into Tokyo from Narita International Airport and the simplest and most convenient means of paying for train fares ...


Is Suica accepted in Kyoto?

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.


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 I buy Suica card at Narita Airport?

Where to Buy and How to Top-Up the Suica Card? 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 Suica card for Kyoto subway?

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


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.


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.


Can I use my Suica in Osaka and Kyoto?

Pasmo/Suica will not work in Kyoto. IC cards are pretty much interchangeable nationwide these days (with some rare exceptions). JR West's ICOCA is the only IC card a short-term visitor can purchase in Kyoto/Osaka region.


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 better to take cash or card to Japan?

A Few Final Notes and Links While credit cards are become more widely accepted in Japan, cash is still king in Japan. Don't assume that you can use a credit card in small stores, restaurants and accommodations, particularly “mom and pop” places. Always carry sufficient Japanese cash as a backup.