Are you planning to attend the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025?
Whether you’re traveling with family in Japan or visiting from abroad, this guide will help you ride trains in Japan smoothly and stress-free!
👨👩👧 For Families in Japan:
Use Mobile Suica or Mobile ICOCA for adults, ICOCA card for kids!
✅ For Adults: Use Mobile Suica or Mobile ICOCA
- Just tap your smartphone at the gate – no tickets needed
- Easy to charge via app or Apple Wallet
- Earn points with some credit cards (e.g. JRE CARD + Suica)
✅ For Children (under 12): Use physical ICOCA card
- Automatically applies child fare (half price)
- No need to buy a ticket each time
- Parents can recharge at machines or stations
👉 Get a child ICOCA card at JR West ticket counters (“Midori no Madoguchi”)
👉 You need ID like a health insurance card or passport
🎌 Visiting Japan for Expo?
Mobile Suica is your best friend — but with some conditions!
Traveling in Japan can be confusing:
“Do I need a ticket?”
“Where do I buy it?”
“Do I need cash?”
Relax — if you have a smartphone, you can ride trains, buses, and shop with Mobile Suica!
🚄 Why Mobile Suica is the Best for International Visitors
✅ 1. Works nationwide
Suica is accepted at nearly all train stations across Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto
Also works with PASMO, ICOCA, TOICA, etc.
✅ 2. Available even on overseas smartphones (iPhone)
If you have an iPhone 8 or newer, you can add Suica to Apple Wallet right after arriving in Japan.
No Japanese phone or credit card needed.
✅ 3. Easy to charge + no tickets needed
- Add money via Apple Pay or Google Pay
- Works at stations, convenience stores, vending machines, and more
✅ 4. iPhone and Android supported (with FeliCa)
- iPhone 8+ → Fully supported
- Android → Must support FeliCa (e.g. Google Pixel)
💡 Mobile Suica = The Most Reliable Cashless Transport Tool
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Area Covered | All major railways, buses, metros in Japan |
| How to Get | Add via Apple Wallet (iPhone) or Suica app |
| Payment Options | Credit card, Apple Pay, cash (at convenience stores) |
| Use Cases | Trains, buses, shops, vending machines, attractions |
🧳 What’s the Best Option for YOU?
| Traveler Type | Best Option |
|---|---|
| iPhone with FeliCa | Mobile Suica (Apple Wallet) |
| Android with FeliCa | Mobile Suica (via app) |
| Android without FeliCa | Welcome Suica (physical card) |
| Traveling as a group or with kids | ICOCA cards or 1-day train passes |
| Want to do sightseeing too | Osaka Amazing Pass or Enjoy Eco Card |
✈️ Final Tips
- ✅ Use Mobile Suica if your phone supports it – it’s the easiest!
- ✅ Traveling with kids? Prepare physical ICOCA cards before the Expo day
- ✅ Avoid ticket machines and long lines – go fully contactless
- ✅ Check if your Android phone supports FeliCa before arriving!
🌍 Official Links: Mobile Suica & IC Cards (Multilingual)
Planning to use Mobile Suica or other IC cards while traveling in Japan?
Here’s a quick access list to official resources in multiple languages, provided by JR East (East Japan Railway Company).
These pages will help you learn how to:
- Set up Mobile Suica
- Use it with your iPhone or Android
- Charge it with cash or credit
- Travel smoothly around Japan!
🚄 JR East: Mobile Suica – Official Guides
| 🌐 Language | 🔗 Link | 📘 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japanese | https://www.jreast.co.jp/mobilesuica/ | Official website (in Japanese) for Mobile Suica |
| 🇬🇧 English | https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/pass/suica.html | Suica travel guide for international visitors |
| 🇨🇳 Chinese (Simplified) | https://www.jreast.co.jp/sc/pass/suica.html | Suica user guide in simplified Chinese |
| 🇰🇷 Korean | https://www.jreast.co.jp/kr/pass/suica.html | Suica usage guide in Korean |
💡 Tip: If you’re using an iPhone, you can add Suica directly to Apple Wallet and start riding trains in minutes!
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