What is the difference between PASMO passport and welcome Suica?
What is the difference between PASMO passport and welcome Suica? Suica is a rechargeable prepaid card sold by JR East, while PASMO is jointly sold by other railway companies. Despite having different sellers, both cards can be used for all public transportation in Tokyo, including trains and buses.
What is the difference between a Pasmo card and a passport?
Like a normal Pasmo card, the Pasmo Passport offers users access to the Kanto area's subways, trains and so on but unlike a normal Pasmo, it also gives users special access to discounts for some attractions, restaurants, shops and accomodation options.
How much is a Suica or Pasmo card?
The Suica card initially costs ¥ 1 ( US$ 0), of which 500 is credit and the other 500 goes as a deposit. This deposit is returned when you return the card to the Japan Rail (Suica). The Pasmo card costs ¥ 500 ( US$ 3.30), which is non-refundable, as well as the money you want to charge it with.
Do you 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.
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.
Is Suica cheaper than buying tickets?
Will a Suica card save me money over regular train tickets? Yes, but only a very little at a time. Within Tokyo, the fare for Suica (or any IC card) users is a couple of yen cheaper than the full fare price.
What is the alternative to welcome Suica?
Pasmo is your alternative to the Suica card and functions in a very similar way. The only difference being the company that provides the cards. It can be purchased at Haneda and Narita airports as well as all participating private railway and subway stations. A returnable deposit is required when you purchase a Pasmo.
Are Pasmo passports still available?
- A portion of sales of PASMO cards will cease from June 8, 2023. Please see the below website for details. - We will be selling PASMO PASSPORT IC travel cards for overseas travelers visiting Japan for short periods of time. Please make use of these cards.
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.)
Can I use Pasmo or Suica 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.