Suica Guide 2024: How to Buy a Suica Card in Japan
Learn how to buy and use a Suica card in Japan for convenient access to trains and buses. Simplify your travel experience with our 2024 Suica guide.
Can I use Suica Card to ride the Shinkansen in Japan?
To ride the Shinkansen with a Suica card, use 'Touch de Go! Shinkansen,' 'Shinkansen e-ticket,' or 'SmartEX service.' For tourists, paper tickets are easiest.
Can I Use ICOCA Card in Tokyo? Is ICOCA Accepted in the Kanto Region?
ICOCA is a transportation IC card issued by JR West in Japan, equivalent to the Suica card in the western region of Japan. Just like you can conveniently use Suica…
Using Suica in Osaka and the Kansai Area: What You Need to Know
Learn how to use a suica in Osaka and the Kansai area to navigate the area. Maximize your Kansai adventure with Suica tips.
The Welcome Suica for Foreigners Visiting Japan
The passage tells you where and how to get a Welcome Suica,which is a convenient, prepaid IC card designed for foreign visitors to Japan.
Use Mobile Suica and Pasmo Cards on iPhone: Add Suica to Apple Wallet
Learn how to add and use Mobile Suica and Pasmo cards on iPhone via Apple Wallet. A convenient way to travel in Japan without needing physical cards.
Shinkansen Ticket System: Why Two Tickets Are Needed for Train Travel in Japan
Understanding the Shinkansen ticket system can be confusing for travelers in Japan. Learn why two tickets are necessary and how to use them effectively.
Narita International Airport to Tokyo: How to Buy Skyliner Tickets Using Suica
Discover the fastest way from Narita International Airport to Tokyo city center with Skyliner. Learn about ticket purchasing, using Suica cards, and more in our detailed guide.
Welcome Suica Mobile: The Convenient App Version of Welcome Suica
The Suica card for tourists, 'Welcome Suica,' will launch 'Welcome Suica Mobile' as an iOS-only app, initially available in English.
Suica and ICOCA: Key Differences Explained
Discover the key differences between Suica and ICOCA cards for navigating Japan's public transport system, including compatibility, convenience, and usage tips.
Personalized Suica (My Suica) Are Back! Now Available at Station Ticket Machines
Personalized Suica cards are back! As of September 1, 2024, you can purchase these convenient IC cards at JR East station ticket machines. Plan your Tokyo trip now!
Suspension of Sales for Suica and PASMO Cards
JR East announced on June 2, 2023, that a global chip shortage affects Japanese transport cards like Suica and PASMO, because of a lack of IC chips.
Kumamoto IC Card Phase-out: Suica and ICOCA No Longer Acceptable by 2026
Starting April 2026, Kumamoto will phase out Suica and ICOCA IC card payments for transportation. Discover why and the alternative payment methods available.