What is the difference between Tokyo Monorail and keikyu?

What is the difference between Tokyo Monorail and keikyu? The big difference between the two services is that the Tokyo Monorail is covered by the Japan Rail (JR) Pass whereas the Keikyu Line is not covered. Visitors holding a JR Pass can use the monorail free of charge but simply showing their pass at the ticket gates and being waived through.

Can I buy Suica card at Tokyo Station?

You can purchase the Welcome Suica card at JR East Travel Service Centers at Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station, Narita Airport Terminal 2/3 Station, Haneda Airport International Terminal Station, Tokyo Station, Hamamatsucho Station, Shinagawa Station, Shibuya Station, Shinjuku Station, Ikebukuro Station, or Ueno ...

Is Suica accepted everywhere in Japan?

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 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 you bring luggage on Tokyo Monorail?

Up to 2 items of a combined weight of 30kg or less and less than 250cm in total dimension, (Travel trunks, skis, etc.), will be allowed for carry-on.

Is Tokyo Monorail a JR line?

Although the Tokyo Monorail is a private railway, it has been integrated for use of the Japan Rail Pass. To board, simply show your activated JR Pass at the gates. Remember that you can activate your pass at the airport (Haneda JR East Travel Center), near the Tokyo Monorail gate.

Is Keikyu line covered by Suica?

IC cards, including Suica and Pasmo, can be used on all Keikyu lines.

Can I use Suica on Tokyo Monorail?

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.

How many days do you need in Tokyo?

The ideal duration to explore Tokyo is at least 5 days to discover the main areas of the city and the outskirts of the prefecture. To explore Japan's best, spend at least 2 weeks here.