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Olli Thomson's avatar

Them you for all your valuable advice. I will be arriving in Tokyo in a couple of days and I am a little confused about the situation regarding the Suica and Pasmo cards. While some sites suggest the standard Suica is available to foreign visitors at a limited number of stations the JR East website seems to suggest this is not so. The JREast website does say the Welcome Suica is available at Haneda where I will be arriving. I thought I might get the Welcome Suica when I arrive with a minimal amount of credit and try to get the standard Suica at one of the main stations. (I plan to return to Tokyo later this year with further trips possible so I would prefer the standard Suica if I can get it.)

Do you think my plan makes sense or would you advise anything else?

Thank you again.

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Maya Rushing Walker's avatar

Your newsletter is so helpful! I found that I could purchase a digital SUICA in my iPhone, would you happen to know if it is the same type of SUICA as the “regular” SUICA you mention? Or do you recommend that I get the physical card when I arrive in Japan? Thank you for your help!

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