Can I use Suica on Shonan Shinjuku line?

In general, if the train does not require express fee (you can check it from Hyperdia), then SUICA card is sufficient. Not to confused with those terminologies like Rapid, Express , Special Rapid... JR Shounan-Shinjuku Line (whether it is local, rapid or special rapid) don't need express fee.



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Suica – Offered by JR East and valid on all Japan Rail trains in the Greater Tokyo, Sendai and Niigata regions, and non-Japan Rail lines, such as the Tokyo Metro Subway and other private railway lines, in Tokyo.

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The Suica card can be used for the JR East train lines in Tokyo's metropolitan area. It can also be used for many buses and subways. This is good to have handy for the Tokyo Monorail, which connects Haneda Airport with Tokyo, too.

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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.

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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.

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You can also use your IC card to pay at convenience stores, at most vending machines and shops inside train stations, and even some restaurants. Suica cards are only sold in the eastern Japan area (wherever East Japan Rail operates). This includes the greater Tokyo area and Tohoku (northern Japan).

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Shinjuku (Japanese: ???, Hepburn: Shinjuku-ku, IPA: [?i?d??k?]), officially called Shinjuku City, is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan.

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The JR Yamanote Line is a route around the Yamanote area, and it runs around the inner and outer tracks.It is the most convenient way to move from Shinjuku to Shibuya, and you can move around 3 stations without transfer, so it's the best way to travel, so it's the most recommended travel method in about 7 minutes.

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Suica cards are managed by JR East, while Pasmo cards are managed by non-JR Lines, including Tokyo Metro and Keikyu Electric Railway. However both cards can be used on train lines run by other operators, e.g. you can use you Suica on a Tokyo Metro Line or your Pasmo on a JR Line without issue.

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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. Thank you for the quick response.

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The JR pass is only worth it if you travel through different cities, if you are just travelling to Tokyo to Kyoto for example, I would just pay on the Suica. You can do the online calculator or just use google to calculate which trip is easier - paying individually on Suica or getting a JR Pass.

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The only difference between PASMO and SUICA is who sells them. SUICA is from JR East, and PASMO is from Tokyo-area non-JR rail operators, including Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway. Wherever you can use SUICA, you can use PASMO, and vice versa.

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Smart cards like Icoca, Suica and Pasmo are valid across Japan, so don't worry about which one you buy. 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.

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How crowded are regular trains in Tokyo when it's not rush hour? The morning rush between 7 AM and 9 AM is the worst, if you can avoid those times the trains are just fine, you might even get a seat. The evening is nowhere near as bad since people get off work at different times.

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