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How long ago was this? In the past couple of years, I believe the backend systems have been integrated so you can use Tokyo-specific cards in Osaka and vice ver
by wflann 7y ago
How long ago was this? In the past couple of years, I believe the backend systems have been integrated so you can use Tokyo-specific cards in Osaka and vice versa
- munmaek 7y agoThis March. I wasn't able to use Suica for the Osaka busses.
- 9nGQluzmnq3M 7y agoWere you using some minor bus company? To a first approximation, all Japanese IC cards are compatible these days. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suica#Interoperation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suica#Interoperation
- munmaek 7y agoActually on second thought, this happened in Fukuoka, not Osaka. In Osaka I was able to take the metro with Suica. I ended up carrying around cash and change anyway since a lot of places in Tokyo were still cash only.