What is the difference between Pasmo and welcome Suica?

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.



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The Welcome Suica has no deposit but doesn't have associated discounts, while the Pasmo Passport has a ¥500 issuing fee but entitles you to discounts at participating businesses.

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The Welcome Suica IC card itelf is free. The money you pay will all be transferred to digital money. Cards can be purchased from a minimum of 1,000 yen to 10,000 yen and can be recharged up to a maximum of 20,000 yen. You can recharge your card at JR Automatic Ticket Vending Machines.

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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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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.

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Where can I use PASMO PASSPORT? PASMO PASSPORT can be used for trains and buses in the Kanto area and across all of Japan. What should I do if I have an insufficient balance? Let the train staff or bus driver know when entering the ticket gate or when getting on or off the bus.

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PASMO PASSPORT can be used for trains and buses in the Tokyo metropolitan area and across all of Japan. What should I do if I have an insufficient balance? Let the train staff or bus driver know when entering the ticket gate or when getting on or off the bus.

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JR ticket terminals sell Suica cards, while non-JR terminals (ie: Tokyo Metro, Keio, etc.) dispense PASMO cards. The only difference between Suica and PASMO is in name and appearance. One is not better than the other.

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The Pasmo card can be used to pay for journeys in Japan's main cities, from Tokyo to Osaka, on JR train lines, private train lines, in the Tokyo subway, as well as in any bus or taxi displaying the Pasmo logo. Please note that the Pasmo card does not work on express trains or Shinkansen bullet trains.

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You can charge your Welcome Suica card (put money on it) in various places, including ticket machines at stations and in convenience stores. Just look for the mark. You can charge your card with cash. You can put up to 20,000 yen on it.

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You can keep your Suica card for your next trip. It will remain valid for 10 years. The Suica cards we offer are non-personal and are reserved for adult travellers.

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