Most tourists overpay for train rides in Japan, but here’s how to ride for less,faster!

10 Dec 2025 · 0 min

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Short YouTube dialogue (Dan Novaes) explaining that tourists often overpay by buying paper tickets in Japan and should instead use Suica or Pasmo IC cards (physical or mobile). The cards allow tap-in/tap-out on trains and work on buses, vending machines, and convenience stores (e.g., 7-Eleven). The clip ends with a call-to-action to learn more from the creator.

Why do I have to buy a new paper ticket every single time I ride the train? It's so expensive.
And confusing. That's how most visitors do it. And you just buy a paper ticket for each trip. Not true.
In Japan, you.
Can use a Suica.
Or Pasmo card.
Just tap in.
Tap out, and it's.
Cheaper than paper tickets.
Wait, so it works on every subway and even at stores? Exactly.
You can load it on your phone or buy a physical card. It works on trains, buses, vending machines, even at 7:11. Wow. Where did you even learn that?
I learned it from ubk. They share Japan travel hacks. No guidelines guidebook will tell you. Tap the link in my bio to learn more.