Suica, PASMO and ICOCA: Japan IC cards for travellers
An IC card is a prepaid card for trains, subways and buses: tap it on the reader at the ticket gate and the fare comes off the balance. Suica is issued by JR East, PASMO by Tokyo's private railways and subways, and ICOCA by JR West.
Checked against the issuers' pages on 5 October 2026
Card sales and phone support change often. Each page shows the date we checked the issuer's own page. Confirm before you travel.
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Cards for visitors5
Cards and apps sold only to visitors from abroad.
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Welcome SuicaEast Japan Railway Company (JR East) · Tokyo area
On sale
- Deposit
- No deposit
- Max balance
- 20,000 yen
- Valid for
- 28 days from purchase
- Price
- 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 yen
- Deposit
- No deposit
- Where to buy
- JR EAST Travel Service Centers (airports, big stations)
Welcome Suica MobileTokyo area
On sale
- iPhone
- Apple Pay devices only; some iOS versions not supported
- Android
- Planned for Samsung Galaxy phones, first half of 2027
JR East announced Welcome Suica Mobile as an app for visitors to Japan.
Open the full pageSUGOMON PASSKyushu (Fukuoka)
- Deposit
- 500 yen deposit
- Max balance
- 20,000 yen
- Valid for
- No expiration limit
- Price
- 2,000 yen (1,500 yen on the card)
- Deposit
- 500 yen deposit
- Where to buy
- Hakata and Kumamoto station ticket offices
SUGOMON PASS is an IC card only for foreign visitors to Japan. Only people with a passport issued outside Japan and a short-term stay visa status can buy and use it, and you must show your passport when you buy it.
Open the full pageTOURIST PASMOPASMO Co., Ltd. · Tokyo area
On sale
- Deposit
- No deposit
- Max balance
- 20,000 yen
- Valid for
- 28 days from purchase
- Price
- Narita 2,000 yen; Haneda 1,000-10,000 yen
- Deposit
- No deposit
- Where to buy
- Keikyu ticket machines for travelers
PASMO says TOURIST PASMO is only available to tourists from overseas on short-term visits, and the card has an expiration date.
Open the full pagePASMO PASSPORTTokyo area
Sales ended
PASMO PASSPORT is no longer sold. PASMO's notice of October 4, 2024 says that sales had already ended.
- Price
- 2,000 yen (1,500 to use + 500 fee)
Regular IC cards10
The cards each railway sells to everyone, region by region.
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SuicaJR East · Tokyo area
On sale
- Deposit
- 500 yen
- Max balance
- 20,000 yen
- Valid for
- Invalid after 10 years unused
Suica is a prepaid IC card: tap it on the ticket gate and the fare is taken from the balance, and it also works as e-money in shops.DetailsClose
- Price
- 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 yen
- Deposit
- 500 yen
- Where to buy
- JR East multifunction machines and ticket offices
PASMOPASMO Co., Ltd. · Tokyo area
On sale
- Deposit
- 500 yen
- Max balance
- 20,000 yen
- Valid for
- Invalid after 10 years unused
PASMO is an IC card for transportation and shopping. It pays train and bus fares and cashless payments at participating stores.DetailsClose
- Price
- 1,000 yen incl. 500 yen deposit
- Deposit
- 500 yen (refundable)
- Where to buy
- Ticket machines and station pass counters; no credit cards
ICOCAWest Japan Railway (JR-West) · Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto)
On sale
- Deposit
- 500 yen, returned with the card
- Max balance
- 20,000 yen
- Valid for
- Can expire after 10 years unused
ICOCA is an electronic card for riding trains and, as electronic money, for shopping at various stores. JR-West says it works on railways and buses all across Japan.DetailsClose
- Price
- 2,000 yen (500 yen deposit included)
- Deposit
- 500 yen, returned with the card
- Where to buy
- JR-West ticket machines and Midori-no-madoguchi
KitacaHokkaido
- Deposit
- 500 yen, included in the price
- Max balance
- 20,000 yen
Kitaca is the IC card of JR Hokkaido: you pass the ticket gate without buying a ticket, and it can also be used as electronic money for shopping.DetailsClose
- Price
- 2,000 yen (1,500 yen stored fare + 500 yen deposit)
- Deposit
- 500 yen, included in the price
- Where to buy
- JR ticket counters; machines for non-registered
TOICANagoya and Tokai
TOICA is the Tokai IC Card of Central Japan Railway Company: touch it to the ticket gate and the fare is deducted from the balance automatically.DetailsClose
- Price
- 2,000 yen (500 yen deposit + 1,500 yen balance)
- Deposit
- 500 yen, refundable
- Where to buy
- TOICA ticket machines and ticket offices
manacaNagoya and Tokai
- Deposit
- 500 yen, returned with the card
- Max balance
- 20,000 yen, in 1,000 yen units
manaca is an IC card that holds electronic money, which you can use to pay for railway tickets and bus fares.DetailsClose
- Price
- 2,000 yen (500 yen deposit + 1,500 yen balance)
- Deposit
- 500 yen, returned with the card
- Where to buy
- Operators' manaca counters during business hours
SUGOCAKyushu (Fukuoka)
SUGOCA is a card that works as an IC card ticket and also has an electronic money function.DetailsClose
- Price
- 2,000 yen (500 yen deposit + 1,500 yen balance)
- Deposit
- 500 yen, returned with the card
- Where to buy
- Unregistered at machines; others at ticket offices
nimocaKyushu (Fukuoka)
- Deposit
- 500 yen, paid back on return
- Max balance
- 20,000 yen
nimoca is an IC card used on buses and trains and for shopping, so you do not need to buy tickets or use coins to pay fares.DetailsClose
- Price
- 2,000 yen (1,500 yen usable)
- Deposit
- 500 yen, paid back on return
- Where to buy
- Station machines and counters, bus offices, some Lawson
HayakakenKyushu (Fukuoka)
Hayakaken is an IC card that works in the nationwide mutual-use areas and can also be used for shopping as e-money.DetailsClose
- Price
- 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 yen
- Deposit
- 500 yen, returned with the card
- Where to buy
- Subway station ticket machines, service centers
PiTaPaSurutto KANSAI · Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto)
PiTaPa is a postpaid, multi-function IC payment service for trains, buses and shopping. What you use is debited later from the bank account you specify, so no advance charge is needed.DetailsClose
- Price
- No joining or annual fee
- Where to buy
- Online application; bank account details needed
On your phone4
Suica, PASMO and ICOCA on iPhone and Android.
Suica on iPhoneTokyo area
Mobile Suica is an app on your usual smartphone that lets you top up and buy commuter passes, Suica Green Car tickets and discount tickets.DetailsClose
- iPhone
- Apple Account with two-factor authentication
- Android
- Suica in Google Wallet on Android phones
Suica on AndroidTokyo area
Mobile Suica is an app on your usual smartphone that lets you top up and buy commuter passes, Suica Green Car tickets and discount tickets.DetailsClose
- iPhone
- Apple Account with two-factor authentication
- Android
- Suica in Google Wallet on Android phones
Mobile PASMOTokyo area
PASMO on Apple Pay is a PASMO you add to the Wallet app on an iPhone or Apple Watch.DetailsClose
- iPhone
- iPhone 8 or later, iOS 14.0+, region set to Japan
- Android
- NFC + Osaifu-Keitai app 6.1.5+, Android 7.0+
Mobile ICOCAKansai (Osaka, Kyoto)
ICOCA on Apple Pay works on an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16.0 or later installed, or an Apple Watch Series 3 or later with watchOS 8.7.1 or later installed.DetailsClose
- iPhone
- iPhone 8+ with iOS 16.0+
- Android
- Android 10.0+ and the Osaifu-Keitai app
Buying a card at the airport5
Where to get a card when you land.
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Narita AirportWhere to buy and return a card
At Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station (Keisei), TOURIST PASMO costs 2,000 yen and is sold at the SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER.DetailsClose
- Terminal 1 Station
- TOURIST PASMO 2,000 yen at the Keisei information center
- Terminal 2 Station (Terminal 2・3)
- TOURIST PASMO 2,000 yen at the Keisei information center
- Terminal 1 Station
- Keisei information center: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Haneda AirportWhere to buy and return a card
At Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2 Station (Keikyu), TOURIST PASMO is sold at the ticket machines for travelers, one at the Terminal 1 gate and one at the Terminal 2 gate, for 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 or 10,000 yen. Credit cards are accepted.DetailsClose
- Terminal 1・2 Station (Keikyu)
- TOURIST PASMO at ticket machines for travelers
- Terminal 3 Station (Keikyu)
- TOURIST PASMO at Keikyu center and machine
- Terminal 3 Station (Keikyu)
- Keikyu Tourist Information Center: 8:00-22:00 daily
Kansai AirportWhere to buy and return a card
Kansai Airports' FAQ says ICOCA cards can be purchased at the JR or Nankai Electric Railway Kansai Airport Station outside the 2nd floor of the 1st Terminal Building. An existing ICOCA can be charged there as well.DetailsClose
- Terminal 1
- JR or Nankai Kansai Airport Station, Terminal 1 2nd floor outside
- JR Kansai-airport Station
- JR station: ticket machines sell ICOCA
- JR Kansai-airport Station
- No credit cards for buying ICOCA
New Chitose AirportWhere to buy and return a card
At JR New Chitose Airport Station, the ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi) is open from 6:30 to 22:00, and the station has a reserved-seat ticket machine and a talking ticket machine.DetailsClose
- JR New Chitose Airport Station (B1F of t
- Ticket office 6:30-22:00; ticket machines
- JR New Chitose Airport Station
- Listed as a Kitaca counter and machine station
Fukuoka AirportWhere to buy and return a card
At the Nishitetsu Bus counter on the 1st floor of the Fukuoka Airport International Terminal, ticket machines and nimoca (IC card) charging stations are available. The counter is open 8:30-21:20.DetailsClose
- International Terminal 1F, Nishitetsu Bu
- Intl Terminal 1F: nimoca charging machines
- Domestic Terminal
- nimoca: Domestic Terminal north-side bus counter
- Fukuoka Airport Bus Terminal
- nimoca: Fukuoka Airport Bus Terminal (Nishitetsu Bus)
Using a card in the city3
Which cards the trains, subways and buses accept.
Photo: Kyoto City Bus 1179 at Kyoto Station.JPG by KishujiRapid (CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped), via Wikimedia Commons.
TokyoWhich cards the trains and buses take
PASMO says that 10 different cards can also be used in PASMO and Suica areas, and lists Kitaca, ICOCA, PiTaPa, TOICA, manaca, HAYAKAKEN, nimoca and SUGOCA.DetailsClose
- PASMO and Suica areas (Tokyo area)
- 10 cards in PASMO and Suica areas
- JR East
- JR East machines: Suica and the other nationwide cards
- Welcome Suica (JR East)
- Trains, subways, buses and the Tokyo Monorail
OsakaWhich cards the trains and buses take
Osaka Metro's FAQ says its subways and buses accept PiTaPa and ICOCA, and also Suica (including Mobile Suica), PASMO, Kitaca, manaca, TOICA, Hayakaken, nimoca and SUGOCA.DetailsClose
- Osaka Metro subway and buses
- Suica, ICOCA, PASMO, PiTaPa and other nationwide cards
- Osaka Metro subway and Osaka City Bus
- IC cards work on the subway and City Bus; charge first
- Osaka City Bus
- PiTaPa, ICOCA and other nationwide IC cards
KyotoWhich cards the trains and buses take
Kyoto City Bus & Subway's guide says IC cards can be used on both the city bus and the subway. It lists PiTaPa, ICOCA, Kitaca, PASMO, Suica, manaca, TOICA, HAYAKAKEN, nimoca, SUGOCA and KANSAI ONE PASS, which is for foreign tourists only.DetailsClose
- Kyoto City Bus and Subway
- Suica, ICOCA, PASMO, PiTaPa and other nationwide cards
- Kyoto City Bus
- Cash, one-day tickets or IC cards such as ICOCA and Suica
- Randen (Arashiyama Main Line and Kitano
- Cash or nationwide IC cards such as Suica and ICOCA
Compare and how-to7
Side-by-side comparisons, topping up and refunds.
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Suica vs PASMOSuica vs PASMO
Suica is a prepaid IC card: tap it on the ticket gate and the fare is taken from the balance, and it also works as e-money in shops.DetailsClose
ICOCA vs SuicaICOCA vs Suica
ICOCA is an electronic card for riding trains and, as electronic money, for shopping at various stores. JR-West says it works on railways and buses all across Japan.DetailsClose
Welcome Suica vs SuicaWelcome Suica vs Suica
Welcome Suica is e-money for travel and shopping for temporary visitors, and it can be used for 28 days beginning with the date of purchase.DetailsClose
Welcome Suica vs TOURIST PASMOWelcome Suica vs TOURIST PASMO
Welcome Suica is e-money for travel and shopping for temporary visitors, and it can be used for 28 days beginning with the date of purchase.DetailsClose
Where to buy a SuicaWhere to buy a Suica
Suica is a prepaid IC card: tap it on the ticket gate and the fare is taken from the balance, and it also works as e-money in shops.DetailsClose
Topping up an IC cardTopping up an IC card
Suica is a prepaid IC card: tap it on the ticket gate and the fare is taken from the balance, and it also works as e-money in shops.DetailsClose
IC card refundsIC card refunds
Suica is a prepaid IC card: tap it on the ticket gate and the fare is taken from the balance, and it also works as e-money in shops.DetailsClose
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Recent changes to card sales
Checked against the issuers' pages on 5 October 2026.
| Date | Card | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | ICOCA | On November 26, 2025, JR West announced that services for the card type SMART ICOCA end in stages. Quick Charge, which charges by credit card, is scheduled to end on October 31, 2026. |
| 31 August 2026 | Kitaca | JR Hokkaido ended face-to-face sales at the ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi) at the stations listed in its notice on 31 August 2026 and moved them to self-service sales. Talking ticket machines there can top up Kitaca and other IC cards. |
| 17 April 2026 | PASMO PASSPORT | PASMO says TOURIST PASMO was inspired by PASMO PASSPORT, the previous card for international visitors, which was available until 2024. |
| 14 March 2026 | Kitaca | JR Hokkaido's list of Kitaca-compatible counters and machines, dated 14 March 2026, includes sales of non-registered and registered Kitaca. |
| 17 January 2026 | SUGOCA | SUGOCA's usable area in the Miyazaki region was expanded from the first train on 17 January 2026. SUGOCA is sold at Miyazaki, Minami-Miyazaki, Miyazaki Airport and Sadowara stations, with only unregistered cards at Sadowara. |
| 27 March 2025 | Welcome Suica | From 27 March 2025 Welcome Suica is sold at the locations listed by JR East, and in principle only one card is sold to each person. |
| 1 March 2025 | Suica | JR East resumed selling unregistered (non-named) Suica cards on 1 March 2025, after sales had been halted. |
| 1 March 2025 | PASMO | Sales of blank (non-personalized) PASMO cards, which had been suspended, resumed on March 1, 2025. |
| 18 February 2025 | PASMO PASSPORT | PASMO's notice on resuming blank Suica and PASMO card sales says PASMO PASSPORT, the IC card for visitors from overseas, has sold out because of its popularity. |
| 12 December 2024 | ICOCA | JR West says new sales of SMART ICOCA ended with applications received on December 12, 2024. |
| 11 October 2024 | PASMO PASSPORT | All handling of PASMO PASSPORT ended on October 11, 2024, and the rules for using it were abolished from October 12, 2024. |
| 4 October 2024 | PASMO PASSPORT | PASMO PASSPORT is no longer sold. PASMO's notice of October 4, 2024 says that sales had already ended. |
| 1 September 2024 | Suica | JR East resumed selling registered (named) Suica cards on 1 September 2024; sales had stopped because of a semiconductor shortage. |
| 1 September 2024 | PASMO | Sales of personalized PASMO cards, which had been suspended because of a semiconductor shortage, resumed on September 1, 2024. |
The cards side by side
The issuer, price, deposit and refund of each card, from the issuers' own pages. Highlighted rows are the cards sold only to visitors.
| Card | Issued by | Price | Deposit | Refund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome SuicaTokyo area | East Japan Railway Company (JR East) | 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 yen | No deposit | No refunds |
| SUGOMON PASSKyushu (Fukuoka) | 2,000 yen (1,500 yen on the card) | 500 yen deposit | 220 yen fee; Hakata or Kumamoto ticket office | |
| TOURIST PASMOTokyo area | PASMO Co., Ltd. | Narita 2,000 yen; Haneda 1,000-10,000 yen | No deposit | No refunds |
| PASMO PASSPORTTokyo area | 2,000 yen (1,500 to use + 500 fee) | Charged balances not refundable | ||
| SuicaTokyo area | JR East | 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 yen | 500 yen | 220 yen fee; deposit back |
| PASMOTokyo area | PASMO Co., Ltd. | 1,000 yen incl. 500 yen deposit | 500 yen (refundable) | Return the card; balance + 500 yen deposit |
| ICOCAKansai (Osaka, Kyoto) | West Japan Railway (JR-West) | 2,000 yen (500 yen deposit included) | 500 yen, returned with the card | 220 yen fee per card |
| KitacaHokkaido | 2,000 yen (1,500 yen stored fare + 500 yen deposit) | 500 yen, included in the price | 220 yen handling fee | |
| TOICANagoya and Tokai | 2,000 yen (500 yen deposit + 1,500 yen balance) | 500 yen, refundable | TOICA ticket offices; deposit returned with the card | |
| manacaNagoya and Tokai | 2,000 yen (500 yen deposit + 1,500 yen balance) | 500 yen, returned with the card | Balance minus 220 yen fee, plus 500 yen deposit | |
| SUGOCAKyushu (Fukuoka) | 2,000 yen (1,500 yen on the card) | 500 yen deposit | 220 yen fee; Hakata or Kumamoto ticket office | |
| nimocaKyushu (Fukuoka) | 2,000 yen (1,500 yen usable) | 500 yen, paid back on return | Balance minus 220 yen fee, plus 500 yen deposit | |
| HayakakenKyushu (Fukuoka) | 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 yen | 500 yen, returned with the card | Balance minus 220 yen fee, plus 500 yen deposit | |
| PiTaPaKansai (Osaka, Kyoto) | Surutto KANSAI | No joining or annual fee | 550 yen fee when leaving; paid to a bank account |
Prices are what each issuer lists for a new card. Where a card has a deposit, the issuer includes it in the price.
How long the visitor cards last
Days each visitor card can be used, from the issuers' pages
Welcome Suica, TOURIST PASMO and Welcome Suica Mobile cannot be refunded. Plan to use up the balance before the card expires.
The cards that work together
In PASMO and Suica areas, 10 different cards can be used, including Kitaca, ICOCA, PiTaPa, TOICA, manaca, HAYAKAKEN, nimoca and SUGOCA. These cards cannot be used on some lines. Only PASMO and Suica work on the Kanto Railway and the Chiba Monorail, and PiTaPa does not support nationwide e-money use.
Buying a card at the airport
| Airport | Where to buy |
|---|---|
| Narita Airport | At Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station (Keisei), TOURIST PASMO costs 2,000 yen and is sold at the SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER. |
| Haneda Airport | At Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2 Station (Keikyu), TOURIST PASMO is sold at the ticket machines for travelers, one at the Terminal 1 gate and one at the Terminal 2 gate, for 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 or 10,000 yen. Credit cards are accepted. |
| Kansai Airport | Kansai Airports' FAQ says ICOCA cards can be purchased at the JR or Nankai Electric Railway Kansai Airport Station outside the 2nd floor of the 1st Terminal Building. An existing ICOCA can be charged there as well. |
| New Chitose Airport | At JR New Chitose Airport Station, the ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi) is open from 6:30 to 22:00, and the station has a reserved-seat ticket machine and a talking ticket machine. |
| Fukuoka Airport | At the Nishitetsu Bus counter on the 1st floor of the Fukuoka Airport International Terminal, ticket machines and nimoca (IC card) charging stations are available. The counter is open 8:30-21:20. |
IC cards on your phone
| Card | iPhone | Android |
|---|---|---|
| Suica | Suica: iPhone 7 or later; Watch Series 2+ bought in Japan | Android 9 or higher and an Osaifu-Keitai device |
| PASMO | iPhone 8 or later, iOS 14.0+, region set to Japan | NFC + Osaifu-Keitai app 6.1.5+, Android 7.0+ |
| ICOCA | iPhone 8+ with iOS 16.0+ | Android 10.0+ and the Osaifu-Keitai app |
| TOICA | ICOCA (TOICA model) in Apple Wallet | ICOCA (TOICA model) in the Mobile ICOCA app |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Suica, PASMO and ICOCA?
Suica is a JR East IC card that can be used on trains, buses and for shopping. PASMO's rules define PASMO as the IC-chip card, able to record monetary value, that is issued by PASMO Co., Ltd.
Can I use Suica in Osaka and Kyoto?
Osaka Metro's FAQ says its subways and buses accept PiTaPa and ICOCA, and also Suica (including Mobile Suica), PASMO, Kitaca, manaca, TOICA, Hayakaken, nimoca and SUGOCA. Kyoto City Bus & Subway's guide says IC cards can be used on both the city bus and the subway. It lists PiTaPa, ICOCA, Kitaca, PASMO, Suica, manaca, TOICA, HAYAKAKEN, nimoca, SUGOCA and KANSAI ONE PASS, which is for foreign tourists only.
Where can I buy Welcome Suica?
Welcome Suica is sold at JR EAST Travel Service Centers at Narita Airport Terminal 1, Narita Airport Terminal 2・3 and Haneda Airport Terminal 3 (Tokyo Monorail) stations, and at Tokyo, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno, Yokohama and Sendai stations. Welcome Suica ticket vending machines are at Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station, Narita Airport Terminal 2・3 Station and Haneda Airport Terminal 3 (Tokyo Monorail) Station.
Can I get a refund on Welcome Suica?
Welcome Suica cannot be refunded, whatever the validity period or the remaining balance on the card.
Can I still buy PASMO PASSPORT?
PASMO PASSPORT is no longer sold. PASMO's notice of October 4, 2024 says that sales had already ended. PASMO's TOURIST PASMO page says the card is available from two railway companies at Haneda Airport and Narita Airport.
Where can I buy TOURIST PASMO?
At Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2 Station (Keikyu), TOURIST PASMO is sold at the ticket machines for travelers, one at the Terminal 1 gate and one at the Terminal 2 gate. Credit cards are accepted. At Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station (Keikyu), TOURIST PASMO is sold at the Keikyu Tourist Information Center on the 2nd floor Arrival Lobby next to the ticket gates, and at one ticket machine for travelers next to the center. Credit cards are accepted.
Can I use Suica on an iPhone?
To add a transit card such as Suica to Apple Wallet, Apple says you need an Apple Account signed in with two-factor authentication and an eligible payment card in Apple Wallet.
Can I use Suica on an Android phone?
On Android smartphones Suica can also be used with Google Pay, and you can issue a new Suica from the Google Wallet app even if you do not have a Suica card.
Is there a deposit on Suica?
A new Suica card includes a 500 yen deposit in its price, and the deposit is refunded when you return the card.
Where these numbers come from
- West Japan Railway Company (JR West) Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- East Japan Railway Company (JR East) Welcome Suicachecked October 5, 2026
- East Japan Railway Company (JR East) Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- West Japan Railway Company (JR West) ご購入方法 │ ICOCA：JRおでかけネットchecked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- East Japan Railway Company (JR East) Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) Convenient IC card for foreign customers visiting Japan SUGOMONPASS｜JR九州checked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. TOURIST PASMOchecked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- East Japan Railway Company (JR East) What’s a Suica (IC Card)?checked October 5, 2026
- East Japan Railway Company (JR East) Suicachecked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. PASMO取扱規則｜PASMO（パスモ）checked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. Purchasing a PASMO Card｜PASMOchecked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. Using PASMO｜PASMOchecked October 5, 2026
- West Japan Railway Company (JR West) ICOCA on Apple Pay - ICOCA - How to use JR-Westchecked October 5, 2026
- West Japan Railway Company (JR West) West Japan Railway Company - How to use JR-West : What is ICOCA?checked October 5, 2026
- West Japan Railway Company (JR West) Official pagechecked October 5, 2026
- Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) Card Types/Service/Handling Windows ｜ JR Hokkaido IC Card-Kitaca ｜ Rail passes & Tickets ｜ HOKKAIDO RAILWAY COMPANYchecked October 5, 2026
- Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) Tokai IC Card (TOICA)checked October 5, 2026
- Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) TOICAの払いもどしchecked October 5, 2026
- Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) manacaを購入する｜manacaを買う｜manaca｜名古屋鉄道checked October 5, 2026
- Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) 不要になったとき｜こんなとき、どうするの？｜manaca｜名古屋鉄道checked October 5, 2026
- nimoca／スターnimocaを購入する｜nimoca（ニモカ）checked October 5, 2026
- nimoca 解約・払い戻しをしたい｜nimoca（ニモカ）checked October 5, 2026
- Fukuoka City Subway 「はやかけん」の購入checked October 5, 2026
- Fukuoka City Subway 各種手続き（払戻し、紛失時など）checked October 5, 2026
- PiTaPa (Surutto KANSAI) PiTaPaオンライン入会checked October 5, 2026
- PiTaPa (Surutto KANSAI) PiTaPaベーシックカードchecked October 5, 2026
- PiTaPa (Surutto KANSAI) ご利用エリアchecked October 5, 2026
- East Japan Railway Company (JR East) Welcome Suica Mobilechecked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. What is PASMO?｜PASMOchecked October 5, 2026
- Kansai Airports Where can I buy an ICOCA card?checked October 5, 2026
- Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) JR北海道のおもな駅｜駅・鉄道・観光｜JR北海道- Hokkaido Railway Companychecked October 5, 2026
- Fukuoka International Airport Nishitetsu Buschecked October 5, 2026
- Apple Add a transit card to Apple Wallet in Japan - Apple Supportchecked October 5, 2026
- Google Add e-Money & debit or credit cards to the Google Wallet app (Japan only) - Google Wallet Helpchecked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. Use PASMO with Apple Paychecked October 5, 2026
- PASMO Co., Ltd. Google Pay ではじめる（新規発行）｜モバイルPASMOchecked October 5, 2026
- West Japan Railway Company (JR West) モバイルICOCA対応機種 │ モバイルICOCA for Android：JRおでかけネットchecked October 5, 2026
- Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) ICOCA（TOICAモデル）for iOSchecked October 5, 2026
- Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) ICOCA（TOICAモデル）for Androidchecked October 5, 2026
- Osaka Metro ICOCA、Suica、PASMOなどは、地下鉄・バスで使えますか？ – Osaka Metrochecked October 5, 2026
- Kyoto City Transportation Bureau Kyoto City Bus & Subway Information Guide:IC Cardchecked October 5, 2026
- East Japan Railway Company (JR East) Google Pay｜Android端末をご利用のお客さま｜モバイルSuica：JR東日本checked October 5, 2026
IC cards for public transport in Japan: where each card is sold, sales status, price, deposit, maximum balance, top-ups, refunds, expiry, phone support and where each card works, compiled from the card issuers, railway companies and airport operators.
Card sales, prices and phone support change often. Each page shows the date we last checked the issuer's own page. Before you travel, confirm on the issuer's website.
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 5, 2026