Can you buy PASMO at Narita?

Where can I purchase a PASMO card at Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station or (Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station)? A PASMO card can be purchased from the ticket machines at both Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station and Narita Airport Terminal 2·3.



Yes, you can purchase a version of the PASMO card at Narita Airport in 2026, though the specific type most commonly available to tourists is the PASMO Passport. This special edition card is designed for short-term visitors, is valid for 28 days, and features a cute Sanrio-themed design (like Hello Kitty). You can buy it at the dedicated railway counters or travel service centers in the arrivals hall of Narita Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Alternatively, many travelers in 2026 choose the Welcome Suica, which is functionally identical and sold via well-marked vending machines near the airport's train station entrances. If you have an iPhone, you can also avoid the physical card altogether by adding a digital Suica or PASMO to your Apple Wallet before you even land. For those who prefer a physical souvenir, the PASMO Passport remains a top choice; just be aware that it currently costs ¥1,500 and requires you to show your passport to prove your visitor status, as the standard refundable PASMO cards have seen limited availability due to global chip shortages.

People Also Ask

Sales of Suica and PASMO Transit Cards to be Temporarily Suspended. Due to a global shortage of semiconductors, sales of Japan's two largest types of IC Cards (imminently convenient, once-omnipresent, charge-and-tap transit cards) Suica and PASMO, will be suspended as of August 2nd, 2023.

MORE DETAILS

Price. The Suica card initially costs ¥ 1 ( US$ 0), of which 500 is credit and the other 500 goes as a deposit. This deposit is returned when you return the card to the Japan Rail (Suica). The Pasmo card costs ¥ 500 ( US$ 3.30), which is non-refundable, as well as the money you want to charge it with.

MORE DETAILS

Easy: Use a prepaid transport card (like a Welcome Suica or Pasmo Passport) instead of a train ticket. From Narita, the card will cover your basic fare on the Narita Express or Keisei Skyliner into town and you can buy a reserved seat/express ticket with cash on the platform.

MORE DETAILS

Unfortunately, due to the current global semiconductor shortage, sales of both Pasmo and Suica cards have been suspended indefinitely.

MORE DETAILS

If your passport has a temporary visa, you can purchase a PASMO Passport. It is available at Haneda and Narita airports, as well as at major stations in Tokyo. It also has a cute appearance with Sanrio characters on it. As of August 2023, sales have not been suspended and a campaign is underway to waive issuance fees.

MORE DETAILS

a PASMO PASSPORT. This is a special IC card with privileges only available to overseas travelers who are visiting Japan. It can be used for train and bus travel in the Kanto area and all across the country where IC cards are accepted, and for electronic payments when shopping.

MORE DETAILS

For a limited time only, you can buy a Japan Rail Pass from certain train stations and airports in Japan. Travelers should be aware it is more expensive to buy a JR Pass in Japan than to purchase the pass online.

MORE DETAILS

If you calculate that your travel costs will be lower if you buy individual tickets for each journey, then it's not worth buying a JR Pass. However, if you take into account journeys on Shinkansen high-speed trains or other means of transport, the savings you make become substantial.

MORE DETAILS

JR Pass Exchange Office Prepare to show your passport and Exchange Order or voucher to a staff member to get your official Japan Rail Pass. You will be asked to fill out a form with your name, passport number, and rail pass activation date. And, after about ten minutes, your JR Pass should be ready.

MORE DETAILS

If you are planning to travel out of Tokyo even a day trip to Nikko or a little further to Kyoto, then JR pass is the way to go and select the JR line . Pasmo/Suica card is doable within Tokyo and is similar to tap and go card. You can load up whenever you need them (cash only for loading) .

MORE DETAILS

On purchase, the Pasmo card is ready to use and pre-loaded with 2,000 yen (including a 500 yen deposit, for a total of 1,500 usable yen). To recover the deposit, you will have to return your card in the Tokyo area, at Narita and Haneda airports or Keisei and Keihin train stations.

MORE DETAILS

Purchasing a Pasmo for your trip depends on what your itinerary looks like. If you are in Tokyo and you already have a Japan Rail Pass, you can ride all JR lines, like the Chuo line and Yamanote line, and be able to get to a number of popular tourist attractions in the area even without a Pasmo.

MORE DETAILS

Can PASMO PASSPORT be used on JR trains? Yes, it can.

MORE DETAILS

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. Same with charging with new amounts.

MORE DETAILS