Does Pasmo work with JR train?


Does Pasmo work with JR train? 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.


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.


Does pasmo work 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.


What lines does PASMO cover?

Pasmo or Suica cards can be used to travel on:
  • JR train lines.
  • Privately owned train lines.
  • On the Tokyo subway system.


Can you use pasmo all over 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.


Do I need IC card if I have JR Pass?

Even if you have a JR Pass or other travel pass, an IC card is recommended because it can be used across transportation systems operated by many different transit companies, as well as for payment at convenience stores, restaurants, shops, vending machines, and other locations.


Can I use PASMO for JR line?

Can PASMO PASSPORT be used on JR trains? Yes, it can.


Do buses in Tokyo take PASMO?

PASMO PASSPORT can be used for trains and buses in the Tokyo metropolitan 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 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.


Are pasmo cards still available?

Sales of Suica and PASMO Transit Cards to be Temporarily Suspended. Due to a global shortage of semiconductors, sales of Japan's two largest types of IC Cards (imminently convenient, once-omnipresent, charge-and-tap transit cards) Suica and PASMO, will be suspended as of August 2nd, 2023.


How do you use Pasmo on a train?

How to use PASMO. Simply touch your PASMO to the reader on the ticket gate to ride the train. Simply touch your PASMO to the reader inside the bus to pay the fare. PASMO can be used for easy electronic payments so there is no need to count out coins.


Can you use Pasmo on Osaka Metro?

You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica for all trains, subways and buses in Osaka.


Is Pasmo or Suica better for Japan?

The best prepaid cards for travelers in Japan are Pasmo and Suica. For most purposes, Pasma and Suica are interchangeable. Buy either! You can use Pasmo/Suica for all trains, subways and buses in Tokyo.


Can foreigners use PASMO?

a PASMO PASSPORT. This is a special IC card with privileges only available to overseas travelers who are visiting Japan. It can be used for train and bus travel in the Kanto area and all across the country where IC cards are accepted, and for electronic payments when shopping.


What is the difference between JR Pass and Suica PASMO?

A Suica card is a card you load up for transport, you can use this card for all forms of transport and even at vending machines and lockers. It covers all lines and you just pay however much you want to load up into the card. YA JR Pass is a one off pass for tourists that you purchase.


Can I put PASMO on my phone?

PASMO is an IC card that can be used on transportation in Japan. Adding it to your iPhone or Apple Watch Wallet app makes using PASMO easier, more convenient, and smarter. This symbol indicates a transportation IC card that can be used across the entire country.