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Tokyo Suica IC Card: Public Transport

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Explore Tokyo without the need for cash with this all-in-one transport card preloaded with JPY1,500 valid for JR East trains, subways, and buses.

    • Travel on JR East trains, subway trains, and buses in Tokyo with this Suica Card preloaded with JPY1,500.

    • Armed with the Suica Card, make easy cashless purchases inside trains, vending machines, and select stores or restaurants.

    • Spare yourself the trouble of waiting in lines for individual tickets when you can board a means of public transport with just a tap of the card at the gate.

    • You can top-up the Suica IC Card, at any Automatic Ticket Vending Machine and Fare Adjustment Machine with a Suica logo.

    • Validity: 10 years

    • Suica IC Card preloaded with JPY1,500 and a deposit of JPY500

    • Transfers on JR East trains, subways & buses

    • Purchases for shopping & dining at select outlets

    • Get complete details here

    • Travels on a Limited Express train/Green Car (additional tickets must be purchased)

    • Travels on the Shinkansen

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Get More with Less

    If you have plans of visiting Tokyo then get yourself a Suica IC Card more fussing over paper tickets, small change, or mental math, just pick up a Suica card and sail off confidently into the Tokyo public transport network. The card is valid pretty much everywhere in Tokyo like on all JR East trains, and bus lines, and for making cashless purchases at make purchases inside trains, vending machines, a few convenience stores, and selected restaurants!

    Seamless Activation

    Make your life easier with a Suica IC Card by just tapping your card on the reader when you're shopping and using it on trains, vending machines, rent coin lockers, convenience stores, and restaurants. If you're taking a train, simply tap your Suica IC Card on the ticket gate reader, and it'll calculate your fare and deduct it from your card automatically. You'll need to add more at an Automatic Ticket Vending Machine or Fare Adjustment Machine with the Suica logo. Just remember, you can only use cash (Japanese Yen) to top up your card, not credit or debit cards. Your Suica IC Card, preloaded with JPY 1,500, can be further topped up at any Suica IC Card redemption station. Thus, ensuring that your travelling and shopping experience in Tokyo is a hassle-free one.

    The Suica IC Card isn't just limited to one place, it can also be used in Sendai, Niigata, Hokkaido, Tokai, West Japan, and Kyushu areas for certain transportation systems. The card has an expiration date of 10 years.

  • Important Information

    • The area of usage of Suica IC Card is not only limited to JR East and public transportation in Kanto region but also can use any available public transportation across the country except Shinkansen/ Green Car

    • The card expires if unused for 10 years.

    • Please Note: This offer is NOT available for Japanese passport holders.

    • Children aged 0-5 can travel free of charge

    • Children aged 6-11 can either purchase adult cards or buy child SUICA IC Cards (available at major JR East ticket counters)

    • The card has a pre-loaded value with JPY1,500. You can top-up at any railway, metro and bus stations.

    • To top-up your Suica IC Card, visit any Automatic Ticket Vending Machine and Fare Adjustment Machine with a Suica logo. Only cash (JPY) can be used to top up the card. Credit/Debit cards cannot be used.

    • In case you need to return the card, please go to the service counter in JR East Japan stations. Travelers may receive a deposit of JPY500 when returning the card, but a handling fee of JPY220 will be charged.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point to exchange it for a physical card.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    • HIS Shinjuku Headquarters

    • Redeem your ticket at HIS Shinjuku Headquarters-EASYGO Counter

    • Address: Japan, 〒151-0051 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sendagaya, 5 Chome−33−8, South Gate Shinjuku Building, 1F.

    • Operating Hours: Daily 11 AM to 7 PM (1 PM to 2 PM lunch break)

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    • Haneda Airport Terminal 3

    • Redeem your ticket at EASYGO counter, Haneda Airport Terminal 3, right hand side of 2F Arrival Lobby.

    • Address: 2 Chome Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 144-0041, Japan.

    • Operating Hours: Daily 9:30 AM to 6 PM (1PM to 2 PM lunch break).

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    Getting There

    HIS Shinjuku Headquarters

    By Bus

    • The closest bus stop is Sendagaya-Gochōme (Sendagaya 5). It is a quick 2-minute walk from the redemption point.

    • Board bus 池86出入, or 池86 to get you there.

    Haneda Airport Terminal 3

    By Bus

    • The closest bus stop is Haneda Kuko Dai 3 Terminal. It is a quick 2-minute walk from the redemption point.

    • Board bus Pu 41, Pu 95 to get you there.

    Note

    • The counter is closed at the end of the year and the first Sunday of December.

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