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IC Cards โ€” How to Use Suica and Pasmo

How to get, charge, and use Japanโ€™s transit IC cards.

Suica and Pasmo are rechargeable IC cards used for trains, buses, and many everyday purchases.

Where to get one

  • Airport ticket machines
  • Station ticket machines

Why it matters

It makes trains easier right away and also works in many convenience stores and vending machines.

How to recharge

At station machines, some convenience store registers, and mobile apps in some cases.

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