Beginners Guide to Riding Trains in JAPAN | DETAILED and EASY

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This is your Beginners Guide to Riding Trains in JAPAN | DETAILED and EASY
In this video I'll give you a Beginners Guide to Riding Trains in JAPAN | DETAILED and EASY and you'll be feeling like a pro in no time!
Our subscribers spoke and we listened. This is the perfect first-timers guide to the basics of getting around Japan by train. Many first-time travelers to Japan also misunderstand the usage of IC cards like the JR Pass, - Suica and Pasmo and confuse them with using the Japan Rail Pass. We'll cover this and more! I'll also answer a few of the most common questions I get from subscribers about getting around Japan. The information in this video can be used throughout Japan and the recommended ICs will work anywhere you go.
Once upon a time, I was also new to Japan and wish I had someone to explain everything in easy-to-understand, simple terms. In this video I break train travel down into step-by-step instructions that anyone can understand.
Our goal is to make informative and detailed content so you don't have to waste time figuring things out when you arrive in Japan. We want to equip you with the tools you need so you can start Discovering Japan immediately!
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Here’s a list of helpful websites and apps that I mentioned in the video:
Japan Travel Information:
www.japan-guide.com
Japan Rail Pass :
japanrailpass.net
Welcome Suica:
www.jreast.co.jp/e/downloads/...
Passmo Passport:
www.pasmo.co.jp/visitors/en/buy/
Pasmo app:
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple: apps.apple.com/jp/app/pasmo/i...
Suica app:
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple: apps.apple.com/jp/app/suica/i...
Google Maps app:
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/google-...
Chapters:
00:00 - What this video covers
00:50 - Suica or Pasmo?
01:21 - Good News & Bad News
01:50 - IC Basic Info
02:19 - Difference in Pasmo/Suica
03:12 - How to buy IC cards
05:42 - Finding your train
06:05 - Resolving IC problems
06:23 - Recommended App
07:21 - Changing trains

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@ravendranrasalingam490 4 месяца назад

Thank you, best video on IC cards and using trains in Japan. Much appreciated,

@cambry2115 3 месяца назад

Excellent video!!!! Love how you edit and teach step by step. Thank you!

@LetsExplore307 3 месяца назад

Wow easy, detailed and very direct video, definitely extremely helpful for us first travelers wanting to be at ease taking the train in Japan

@Inproject12 2 месяца назад

This was the best video I have seen explaining using Suica and Pasmo IC cards. Even with extensive research, I still learned something from watching your video. Excellent job and looking forward to seeing more videos.

@sayuriwatanabe5391 4 месяца назад

Very step-by-step video. I love it!! Thank you so much!

@justbraden162 4 месяца назад

Great video. Great and Entertaining breakdown of every topic!!!

@TinaRoberts-cf7yf 2 месяца назад

Brilliant video, everything covered and makes understanding the Tokyo train map alot easier to understand. Thank you.

@loviegilbert4428 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this easy to follow video 🙏🙏 I really appreciate it. Great job ❤

@kerrigan9823 28 дней назад

Suica is back at major train stations' JR East Travel Service Centres in Tokyo for those that dare venture to Tokyo from the airports on paper tickets. They've been back since December last year. It's also worth noting JR Pass is almost never worth it anymore for the average traveler.

@snehajainThe1 3 месяца назад

Very detailed explanation.. thank you

@lilflowergrl 4 месяца назад

Great video! Easy to follow and understand!

@miurasrpnt_v2 4 месяца назад

Very useful, thank you.

@fishmountain4183 3 месяца назад

Excellent video. Very clear explanation

@user-vl6sd8ub4x 2 месяца назад

Thank you for guidance

@freedombuy4672 4 месяца назад

thank you... thumbs the way up

@gsdota 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the video

@80sEuroDisco 4 месяца назад

Informative video. I am going next year and hoping to gather as much info as possible. Navigating the train station looks intimidating.

@double_b1641 24 дня назад

good explanation, thanks!

@katerose8393 4 месяца назад

GET YOUR IC CARD AT HANEDA TERMINAL 3!!!!! We didn’t because we had pick up a wifi dongle from T1, and we believed all the youtube lies about being able to get them anywhere. Having wasted the best part of half a day on this, i can tell you that you CANT get them at other terminals and you CANT get them from Tokyo main station or most of-the other stations. We eventually tracked down a pasmo passport at Ginza, but the whole thing was really frustrating and annoying.

@sebastien4116 3 месяца назад

Yes, was there last week and got my Welcome Suica card from Haneda Terminal 3, Monorail station. The Welcome Suica is only valid for 28 days, and doesn't need a deposit. I believe the Welcome Suica is only available at the location mentioned.

@therealdrecu 4 месяца назад

Thanks again, subbed you from last video where you already had the pov included going from Haneda to whatever city that was, pretty good stuff! I followed along with the navitime app on my phone to get a grasp on how to use it and well it's easier than i thought. And now thanks for the passmo / suica clarification, i surely think that i will not get the japan railpass and just take the suica card and such to shave of some mone'h :)

@emc1192 4 месяца назад

Great video! 👍

@Kennyack511 3 месяца назад

thanks so much

@TheSteve1037 3 месяца назад

Excellent video, thank you so much, cleared up a lot. I'm going to try to go to Japan this year, and the only thing that scares me a lot is the public transport system, because I just drive everywhere in America haha, so I've never used these systems much. I'm going to watch more of your videos, thank you.

@Wanyann 3 месяца назад

Just watched your video It is very informative and thank you for sharing. I hope to see more of such information as my last time in Tokyo was 6 years ago.

@miduk8154 4 месяца назад

Thank you. You make finding trains easy. Hoping not to get lost this March!

@nishadjan 4 месяца назад

I know the feeling! Nervous about just the transportation

@miduk8154 4 месяца назад

@@nishadjan I read somewhere that it's a matter of mindset. If one gets lost .. call it "exploring" 😅

@AdelAlberk 4 месяца назад

excellent video and you sir are worth the to subscribe to

@winolalau5749 Месяц назад

Nice information

@psprog Месяц назад

I only use my Suica as a backup or if I'm not using the Tokyo Metro. The unbeatable metro passes (¥1500 for 72hrs unlimited trips - foreigners only) are cheaper than pay as you go IC card if you make more than 2 or 3 trips a day, which you will....unlike London etc there's no daily cap with Suica/Pasmo so costs can mount (tho to be fair the metro is really cheap per trip but I like a capped limit)

@futurecanadian Месяц назад

I did the same although I flew into Osaka first so i did get an IC card there (Icoca) and got back to back to back 72 hr passes for Tokyo Metro (which works on both Tokyo subway system). I still use my IC card to go to Yokohama and using the JR Loop in Tokyo. I also lost my ticket on the train to Hakone with no cash and the attendant did not speak English. I showed him my Icoca card and was able to 'repay' my ticket (it was only ¥770 which was like $5). And used the Icoca on the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda.

@johnbeech9221 4 месяца назад

What a system!

@Namidagr 4 месяца назад

There were a few cases, where depending on if you were using Suica or Passmo you got a small discount.

@nobodynothing00000 4 месяца назад

I am arriving Thursday at Haneda for 16 days! Yeah I just tested Google maps (haneda to my shinagawa hotel) and its really nice to see all that detail

@leegrace122790 4 месяца назад

I stayed in shinagawa too last year when i went to Tokyo. Great hotel, but quite far from the places that i wanted to go

@Alohasoon 4 месяца назад

I’m Japanese and I go back there twice a year but I didn’t know I could get at the airport 😅😅. My sister usually lend me her Suica card when I’m there 😂😂. Appreciate your information!! Thank you. 🙏

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

どういたしまして。見てくれてありがとうございます!

@peacevkw 2 месяца назад

Hi thank you for this very useful video. I have a doubt, can I use ICOCA card in Tokyo region besides Kansai area?

@Dangic23 3 месяца назад

The most important thing when traveling by train is knowing where to exit the train station building from. Exiting a South Gate when you were supposed to exit a west gate can put you 10 minutes away from where you wanted to be.

@DiscoveringJapan1 3 месяца назад

TRUTH!

@match20x 4 месяца назад

Super informative and to the point. May I know the difference in the Iococa card? Thanks.

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

An IC card is an IC card. The difference is who sells them and where you buy them. ICOCA is sold in Kansai region.

@cyberxspeed 3 месяца назад

Does Kansai airport sell Welcome Suica cards?

@deaddrunkgamer7399 2 месяца назад

Also iphone users can add IC card before even arriving in japan using apple wallet. doesnt work with android unless you have japanese phone.

@BOYVIRGO666 Месяц назад

It should be noted that the suica card is paused for sale in most places right now and is abit hard to get. Passmo is still fine if you want a passport. the main cards(which annoyingly i lost mine and will need a new one) are abit more frustrating to get

@sanchezjc3 4 месяца назад

You can get your suica again from the station staff

@MrMLD1972 4 месяца назад

❤️

@Tracey_yaj 3 месяца назад

Hi, I love the informative content of this video. You sure make navigating the trains transportation in Japan look easy lol. My family and I are planning a trip to Japan and your video sure make me less anxious about navigating the rails transportation system. However, I do have one question. Do I need to book the my trail slot time of travel? Or can I just show up? Thanks.

@DiscoveringJapan1 3 месяца назад

Not sure I understand your question... 13.5 Million people use the trains in Japan every day. Unless they're on some special train, I assure you, they're not making reservations to get on commuter trains like the ones shown in this video.

@Tracey_yaj 3 месяца назад

@@DiscoveringJapan1 hi, sorry I guess what I am trying to understand from Japan train system is.. does it act like a car/taxi where if I needed to go somewhere, as long as I have the suica card and pay for the train ride, I'm good to go or that each time I want to take the train, do I need to make a reservation in advance?

@heldscissors4132 Месяц назад

@@Tracey_yaj you only need to make a reservation for reserved seats on express trains or shinkansen bullet trains but not on standard local trains. If you have any questions about what type of train you're getting on you can always go up and ask station staff using google translate. In some cases you may need to pay an additional train fare if you get on a limited express train, for that I would recommend asking station staff for help when it's your first time doing it.

@mogreen2023 4 месяца назад

How much yen do you spend using the pass to get in and out of a train station? If it varies, what would be the average for Tokyo area?

@madhatta6902 4 месяца назад

You can get Suica cards in Tokyo. Just go to any JR rail outlet in the many stations in Tokyo's. You can even have your name on it so if you loss it it will get returned to you.

@katerose8393 4 месяца назад

You absolutely can’t. I’ve just got back and we trekked around endless stations and travel offices before eventually finding a pasmo passport at a ticket office at ginza station.

@Wanderlust_Sights_Bites 4 месяца назад

Theres an update in recent days where the normal suica cards have just started to be sold at airports/main stations. only 1 per tourist though.

@heldscissors4132 Месяц назад

@@katerose8393 Yes you can.... if you go to a JR East travel center you can get suica cards there..... I even got one myself (you can also reserve shinkansen seats there)

@alistairt7544 4 месяца назад

I got my Pasmo my last visit back in 2018, can I still get it personalized and add my name to it, or is that not possible once you get a blank one?

@superpollyuni 20 дней назад

Hi, i'm a first time traveller to japan. i need to get from narita to shinjuku and my flight lands around 8AM. is the NEX train covered by SUICA? and is the most convenient way? thanks!

@jennyc1905 2 месяца назад

Hi, can Suica card use at JR line?

@beepang1 4 месяца назад

Hi! Your videos are so helpful! We downloaded the suica card on our Apple wallet. We’re visiting next month, will this work the same as having the physical card?

@moustache1406 3 месяца назад

I've got exactly the same question :-) Did you already receive an answer to it?

@hirok7479 3 месяца назад

Yes it works the same, but you can't top up your mobile suica at ticket machine. You can top up only with your credit cards (Apple Pay). That's the difference. And also you need Wifi or network connection when you top up your mobile suica. Be careful.

@lukastemberger 4 месяца назад

Doesn't Pasmo Passport have some discounts in places for tourists that Suica doesn't?

@den4213 4 месяца назад

Actually you can upload daily Tokyo metro tickes on the pasmo but not on the Suica. Also they waived the 500 yen fee on the pasmo passport.

@nishadjan 4 месяца назад

Really? How?

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

Not all phones are capable so this was not discussed.

@allgadget3308 Месяц назад

I don't understand about IC shortage so they stop Suica or Passmo. With Suica/Passmo tourist only need one and reuse it for another visit. But with Welvome Suica, tourist need 2 card within 2 visits. 10 visit means 10 card.

@kimber7960 Месяц назад

what about the Manaca card? is it also the same

@fuzzybutt 4 месяца назад

Still watching but Suica cards are available again

@bizcochodulce 3 месяца назад

Can you add money to the Pasmo Passport card with credit/debit card?

@barryward6632 2 месяца назад

How do you know how far you can get out of Tokyo before JR Rail pass is needed??

@mkphey 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the detailed info.. may I know if ICOCA card can be used for trains in Tokyo?

@Archon1995 2 месяца назад

IC cards regardless of issuer can be used anywhere in Japan that accepts IC cards, which is essentially everywhere unless you get far off the beaten path. When in doubt, get a card with a larger 'home' footprint such as Suica/Passmo/ICOCA/etc.

@heldscissors4132 Месяц назад

Yes, although you cannot return said ICOCA card in Tokyo, to return the card and get your remaining balance refunded you would have to go back to Osaka/Kyoto/anywhere ICOCA cards are issued.

@bizcochodulce 3 месяца назад

I don`t understand why for tourist is better to buy a Pasmo Passport card instead of a SUICA card at the Narita Airport? (The price of the card for the SUICA is cheaper) If I stay only 5 days in Japan, the SUICA is the best option?

@danielborges2409 8 дней назад

I'd like to buy a Pasmo Passport because it's cute haha so that I can keep it as a souvenir. Can I get one at Haneda? On their website I see it's available at Narita only.

@DiscoveringJapan1 7 дней назад

They were at Haneda earlier this year, but can't say for certain is they're available now. Check the Pasmo desk at Haneda when you arrive.

@saphira5714 4 дня назад

what if i'm staying long term(moving to tokyo) what card should i get???

@AhmedSahyouni 3 месяца назад

In 2 days I couldn’t find any place selling Suica All machines mentioned that they don’t sell it anymore (only charging possible) or single tickets that are still expensive and exhausting to buy each single time

@user-vi3vv9oo6h 4 месяца назад

How about expire card,times ? 🤔

@amarug 2 месяца назад

Is google maps really that reliable there? I had some really bad experiences in many countries...

@duuiiuu 3 месяца назад

I already have a green Suica card, can I top it up at the Welcome Suica machine at Haneda

@DiscoveringJapan1 3 месяца назад

Absolutely!

@retrophil8241 4 месяца назад

Will the card mess up if you keep it with your phone? It's happened to me in a couple of hotels were the room card malfunctions apparently because I had it in my phone case.

@SherrifOfNottingham 4 месяца назад

hotels using magnetic strips tend to be the ones that get messed up, IC cards have a chip inside of them which is a completely different technology. However it's generally good practice to separate wireless devices whenever possible, even if it is more likely that the IC card would actually damage the wifi chip inside your phone before it gets damaged itself.

@beverlyparra8843 4 месяца назад

If I have the old Suica card (green) from 2019? Is it still good for ten years? Are all the cards (Pasmo and Suica) now only temporary?

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

Your Suica is good to go. Just charge it up when you get here.

@Franoquiroz 4 месяца назад

Gracias

@Laura-yx9vi 4 месяца назад

So if I'm traveling to Japan - Narita to Shinjuku Shinjuku to Kyoto (One day trip to Nara) Kyoto to Osaka (Day trip to Wakayama) Then Osaka to Shibuya (end trip and head to Narita) Will I need a Suica or Passmo will be ok? JR rail pass is so expensive (Aussie here) (We will be staying a total of 16 days - 4 days each in Shinjuku, Kyoto, Osaka and Shibuya)

@shawnbell6392 4 месяца назад

To travel between the cities you will need to purchase tickets or have a JR pass. The Suica and Pasmo don't cover trains going between cities. Going between cities you can take a slower train for less money instead of the Shinkansen (bullet) train, or a bus for less. Between cities the bus just takes a bit more time but is less than a train.

@justfor8550 4 месяца назад

how does issuing temporary ic cards alleviate the chip shortage when those use ic chips also?

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

I've asked myself the same question. 🤔 Links to JR & Pasmo in the description. Ask them...

@totz808 4 месяца назад

It's an issue of the quality of the ic chips. The regular versions of Suica and Pasmo have to last an indefinite amount of time, at the very least 10 years. Thus the ic chips used in these cards have to be good enough to last a long, long time. The ones in the tempoary versions only need to last 28 days, so they can use much lower quality chips, probably ones made for the full version but didn't pass whatever metrics they put in place for checking. They would likely last a lot longer than 28 days, but since they only need to last for 28 days before they expire anyway, they can get away with using those.

@SherrifOfNottingham 4 месяца назад

It ultimately doesn't, but it's a matter of priorities and simply slowing down usage. It's still tight at the moment, but you can currently get regular suica cards at the Narita stations (not Haneda, where the only card available is the Welcome Suica) as well as Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, and Ueno stations. But you have to go to the JR east Travel Service Centers, and they do not guarantee that they won't be sold out. However by forcing people to spend time filling out a form and bothering a clerk to get one at a specific station, they tried to cut down on "frivolous" IC card purchases. And that's what it's ultimately about, the difference in the welcome suica was not really about chip quality, but rather that locals wouldn't be buying it. Tourists _need_ an IC card if they come over, but locals were buying cards too. They couldn't deny Japan's most profitable revenue source, so they made their tourist exclusive cards still available. Now they're opening up the gates to locals (and frequent tourists) by allowing you to "order" one at the counter at select service counters. They're just trying to flatten the curve so they can maintain stock levels, that's all it is. They prioritize tourists because tourists not being able to get a suica will cancel a whole trip.

@heldscissors4132 Месяц назад

@@totz808 plus since they don't refund the rest of the money on the card the rail companies just get to keep that money without you putting strain on their trains by riding them.

@kayojeda3622 21 день назад

I heard Pasmo Passport is going to be discontinued? Also, what if you're going to be in the country for more then 28 days? I have an android so I can't get the digital suica

@DiscoveringJapan1 21 день назад

Quit listening to other people and go directly to the Pasmo & Suica websites for the most accurate information. Links were provided in the description.

@arucchi776 4 месяца назад

I'm visiting in a few weeks for 33 days, any tips on what to do once the 28 valid days for the Welcome Suica or Pasmo Passport are done? Is it worth it buying a new one or at least trying to?

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

The permanent Suica cards are slowly becoming available. As I see it, you have three options. 1 - You can try to buy a permanent Suica. 2 - head back to the airport to get another temporary card. 3 - Buy regular paper tickets or single day passes.

@arucchi776 4 месяца назад

@DiscoveringJapan1 thank you! I'll try to get the regular suica from the get go if possible. Hope I get lucky!

@josephwong6367 4 месяца назад

How about Icoca Card? Any Difference from Suica and Pasmo Cards?

@jillmelancon8358 4 месяца назад

Icoca cards are based in other cities (like Kyoto) but all of them can be used most places across Japan

@kaneelias 4 месяца назад

Doesn't the Welcome Suica come with one days travel included? Everything I have read says it gives you access to the monorail from Haneda to get onto the JR East line.

@shawnbell6392 4 месяца назад

To my knowledge this is not true. You have to add money to it to be issued a card and I do not recall seeing a balance displayed that was initially more than I placed on it. If I am wrong that would be great but I don't recall a days travel extra. Welcome Suica gives you access to the monorail, the subway lines, or JR trains but not the shinkansen. At the end of my trip I also used the remaining balance to buy a t shirt at a shop.

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

I think you've misinterpreted what you read. Yes, it gives you "ACCESS" to the monorail from Haneda to get onto the JR East line. That doesn't mean it's free/included travel.

@kaneelias 4 месяца назад

@@DiscoveringJapan1 thanks for the reply. So I purchased the Welcome Suica from Klook which comes with a 1 day pass included. I think it must be a special offer through Klook "Welcome Suica Card + IC Special Pass: IC card functionality with a bonus. Enjoy 1-Day unlimited rides on JR local and rapid trains within the 23 districts of Tokyo and the Tokyo Monorail Line"

@weronikaniemczyk5233 29 дней назад

Hi . I wondering If bus from kawaguchiko to Mishima Station is punctual ? From Mishima I will go by shinkansen to Kyoto , and will have 45 minutes to change from bys to train : it should be enough time ? Thsnk You for replaying Weronika

@DiscoveringJapan1 29 дней назад

Trains are almost always on time, but busses can be subject to traffic jams. Unfortunately this can't be predicted with 100% certainty.

@weronikaniemczyk5233 29 дней назад

@@DiscoveringJapan1 I have almost one hour connection between bus and shinkansen at Mishima Station , so it should be enough time even if bus will be delay

@KH-bu7dm 4 месяца назад

What if i already have a pasmo card from last year.. Can i still use it when i visit Japan?

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

As long as it's a regular Pasmo, it'll work fine. You're golden!

@KH-bu7dm 4 месяца назад

@@DiscoveringJapan1 Thank you

@sparcsau 4 месяца назад

you didn't cover the jr pass??? bottom line: it used to be almost worth it if you took the bullet train/ shinkansen every day or two of your pass. now with the last october price increase it isn't worth it at all.

@PlexingtonSteel 2 месяца назад

In most cases: yes. But not in all cases. If your trip covers a handful long distance shinkansen trips or many day trips to neighboring regions it might be still worth it. I'll be visiting in may again and stay for a month. I calculated that it would cost me ~1300€ to buy all tickets, in ordinary class. Three weeks JR rail pass in green class costs 860€. So its definitely still worth it if traveling a lot by train. Plus: you don't have to worry about taking a train or not. If its JR and not a nozomi: just hop on it.

@johnli8471 21 день назад

Mizuho trains also excluded

@leegrace122790 4 месяца назад

Isn't the Suica already back in stock, but still just limited to Haneda? 🤔🤔

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

NO. As of now, getting a permanent Suica is still sketchy.

@LeviathanSparrow Месяц назад

How does making an IC card 'temporary' fix the problem of waning availability of computer chips?

@user-dh3sd2tb6j Месяц назад

The number of cards to be issued each year is planned in advance, but the number of travelers has increased dramatically and it has become necessary to secure stock. They are temporarily suspending sales in an attempt to secure a certain amount of inventory.

@miketaylor5256 4 месяца назад

What about the e-Suica card? You can put in your Apple wallet and load it with a credit card. Will this also work?

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

Not all phones work, so I didn't cover this.

@miketaylor5256 4 месяца назад

@@DiscoveringJapan1 Thanks. I set it up in my Apple Wallet and put ¥2,000 on it as a test. We are off to Japan in April. I hope it works!

@FrankYooToob 4 месяца назад

@@miketaylor5256 I did that last year and it worked flawlessly! Trains, vending machines, konbini, I paid for many things with my iPhone.

@MahaanDeol 4 месяца назад

So what is the difference between these Suica Cards and the JR pass?

@jillmelancon8358 4 месяца назад

suica and pasmo are debit cards. you just put money on them and use them like cash for any transportation (and some vending and convenience stores). the JR pass is only for JR trains--it isn't for all trains in the city. it is VERY expensive and only worthwhile if you are going to be making SEVERAL long distance trips around Japan.

@thisiswilson 4 месяца назад

Aren't Pasmo $500 non-refundable for the card? Welcome Suica card is free so it's misleading to say there is no difference.

@moustache1406 3 месяца назад

Hi, Why do you never mention the Apple Wallet that also offers SUICA card support? Any clues how good this is and how the usability of it is?

@DiscoveringJapan1 3 месяца назад

I didn't mention it because it doesn't work for everybody. I live here and it doesn't even work for me. It's hit or miss. I can't teach what I don't know.

@kymstclaire1388 3 месяца назад

You can set up either of the 3 passes on iPhone before you even go to Japan. Open wallet, tap the plus sign, choose transit, scroll down to Japan and choose your card. Then add yen. I used my Apple Card and it was seamless. You can also add more to the pass at any of the machines using yen or top off through the app. I think the biggest issue is using using Master Card or American Express, last I heard it didn’t take Visa. Bonus using Apple Pay, no foreign transaction fees.

@that27swappedpassat 4 месяца назад

I don't understand this whole IC card not being issued thing. I had heard about this prior to landing yesterday but, was able to get a suica card at Narita Terminal 1 thats good for 10 years.

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

That's awesome for you! Things are changing daily in Japan. I can't keep up lately.

@that27swappedpassat 4 месяца назад

@@DiscoveringJapan1 I figured just thought I would put it out there since maybe that has changed again.

@SherrifOfNottingham 4 месяца назад

@@DiscoveringJapan1 JR East opened up sales of the standard Suica cards starting December 18, 2023. Only certain stations have it including the Narita stations, Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, and Ueno stations at their travel services counter. For the most part they seem to be in stock, but they are clear that they may run out of stock at any time.

@hinzkunzinger7891 3 месяца назад

The difference between having to pay for the card itself vs. getting every yen as available balance is a difference that is not absolutely nothing to me for one!

@DiscoveringJapan1 3 месяца назад

Listen again. The video said "usage", not price. Also 500 yen is like $3. If $3 is too much. You should just stay home.

@Ryan31310 4 месяца назад

if we will be traveling with a 4 year old he does not need to pay when we travel?

@jillmelancon8358 4 месяца назад

yes.

@amandapatton3194 4 месяца назад

How do you prove kids' ages - especially when using a kiosk?

@kymstclaire1388 3 месяца назад

Honor system.

@CakeCh. 3 месяца назад

Be really, REALLY careful of bus stops in Google Maps. It sometimes incorrectly navigates to a completely different bus stop near the same station.

@henrythe9th377 4 месяца назад

Why didn’t you cover pasmo passport? That is specifically for foreign tourists. You get discounts when shopping

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

Check again! 3:18

@zhv3062 4 месяца назад

Is there a video about mask etiquette post-CV ? I honestly hate wearing a mask after CV so, is it actually required anywhere or people just give you "looks" ? Because I cant believe that there are THAT many people that feel under-the-weather. So there must be some social etiquette that controls where people expect a mask and where it is fine.

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

Post CV, Japanese wear masks for various reasons. It's always been a part of their culture even well before CV. Some just don't like to show their face, others may feel legitimately ill, and others wear masks in the winter just to feel warm. As a foreigner, you don't need to concern yourself with any mask etiquette. You get a sort of free pass.

@shawnbell6392 4 месяца назад

I didn't see a lot of Japanese wearing masks this past December and I didn't.

@user-vs6cn4qu7u 4 месяца назад

If I have IC card, i don’t have to buy train ticket?

@sebastien4116 3 месяца назад

If you have an IC card (e.g. Welcome Suica) then you load money on it and then each train journey is deducted from the balance.

@AronGKatz 4 месяца назад

You didnt mention how to recharge the pasmo card :S

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

Process is the same. It's very easy.

@poopingducks 4 месяца назад

I land in 20 hours oh no, I will have already bought that

@pandarush. 4 месяца назад

How is your trip going? I want to go! I have a lot to learn.

@sikpig7302 4 месяца назад

Good good good . Don’t be scared baby boy

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

Not all phones are capable of using the apps, so it wasn't covered in this video.

@rambosavage9801 4 месяца назад

How is it going so far, youre living my dream

@peytonsassafrass2207 4 месяца назад

I leave for Tokyo next month, my first visit in many years! I'm going alone and extremely anxious, about everything

@nishadjan 4 месяца назад

Is it better to get a day pass?

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 месяца назад

It CAN be cheaper if you're using the train a lot in one day. I believe it can also be used on Shinkansen.

@nishadjan 4 месяца назад

@@DiscoveringJapan1 sigh... I have to recalculate

@nateshf9303 4 месяца назад

Tokyo Metro subway all-day pass is a great deal if you ride at least 3 times/go to 3 different places but that could be exhausting in Tokyo.

@saulschlapik6818 4 месяца назад

When considering a day pass in Tokyo, be advised that there are two subway systems with separate fares. Tokyo Metro has 9 lines and Toei has 4. Both have their own day passes which are not accepted on the other. There is also a pass for both systems as well as one that's also good for JR local trains within Tokyo's 23 wards. Because they are only for local travel, it's highly unlikely they can be used in the Shinkansen. For first time visitors, I've found that JR local trains can be easier to navigate than the subway, especially the Yamanote loop line.

@SherrifOfNottingham 4 месяца назад

In many cases, as a tourist, it's probably a good idea to try and find all of the options. For example, there's a 540yen pass from Haneda that allows you to ride the monorail to Hamamatsucho and then board the Yamanote and get off at ANY station. Which could save you a measly 110 yen, or up to 240 yen. The pass is only available on weekends and holidays and other dates recognized as "peak tourist seasons" So you can be rest assured, you can save money by getting these passes, but if you miss out on them you're probably not missing out on a massive discount. I would still check them out, tourism heavy areas can sometimes have a pass that not only provides some form of unlimited train use (allowing you to get on and off the train multiple times) but can even provide access to certain attractions as well.

@CaptainKremmen 2 месяца назад

JR East's own web site says that Welcome Suica is only available at Haneda T3. Nowhere else. Information about it is useless to anyone who's not flying into Haneda.

@tiukawni 2 месяца назад

get ICOCA PASS CARD FOR TRAINS

@DiscoveringJapan1 2 месяца назад

Only available in Kansai areas.

@Dangic23 3 месяца назад

Using your phone or Apple Watch is the best way to pay for the trains

@DiscoveringJapan1 3 месяца назад

Unfortunately, these options don't work for everybody. Therefore, it was not covered in this video.

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