Are Suica and ICOCA the same?
Suica is the prepaid IC card by JR East for JR trains in the Greater Tokyo, Niigata and Sendai regions. Icoca is the prepaid IC card of JR West for JR trains in the Kansai (incl. Osaka and Kyoto), Chugoku and Hokuriku regions.
Are Pasmo and Suica cards the same?
Pasmo and Suica are the two types of Tokyo IC cards available, but they can be used in many other places in Japan. They are basically the same thing, but offered by two different companies (more on this later).
Can you use ICOCA in Tokyo?
ICOCA can be used in Tokyo wherever Suica is accepted. That means it can be used on subway lines as well. If you aren’t returning to Kansai area after Tokyo though, you won’t be able to get the ICCOA’s deposit or unused funds back from JR East.
Can Suica card be used in Kyoto and Osaka?
You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica for all trains, subways and buses in Osaka. You can also use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica at many shops, especially convenience stores. You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica in other parts of Japan as well.
What does Suica mean in Japanese?
Super Urban Intelligent Card
Suica is short for Super Urban Intelligent Card. It also stands for “Suisui ikeru IC card,” which is Japanese for “IC card that lets you go swiftly.” First issued by the East Japan Railway Company in November 2001, Suica cards can currently be used in Tokyo and surrounding areas, as well as in the Sendai area.
Where can I buy a Pasmo card?
You can buy a Pasmo card at almost every private railway station, subway station or bus depot in Tokyo. You can buy one online, or as soon as your feet hit Japanese soil at Narita Airport or Haneda Airport, thereby equipping yourself with the means to merge seamlessly into the Tokyo public transit network.
How much does PASMO card cost?
How much does a PASMO card cost? There are PASMO cards available for adults and children. They cost 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, 3,000 yen, 4,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 10,000 yen, and include a 500 yen deposit.
Can Icoca card be used in Yokohama?
Which lines can I use with SUICA, Pasmo, ICOCA cards? Prepaid IC cards can now be used for all JR lines in Japan, for the subway in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, Yokohama, etc., and for all private railway lines around Japan.
Can I use Icoca card in Kyoto?
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 you use Suica card all over Japan?
Can You Use A Suica Anywhere In Japan? A Suica is an IC card used for transportation by train issued by JR East Japan (East Japan Railway Company), which operates in the Greater Tokyo Area. However, the Suica and most IC cards can be used at all stations in Japan.