Pasmo Passport is Better than the Pasmo or Suica Card (Your No. 1 Travel Companion for Tokyo Japan)

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•  June 25, 2024
•  Tokyo, Japan
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Overview

This video is a guide for tourists visiting Tokyo, Japan, focusing on the now-discontinued Pasmo Passport and its alternatives. It explains the benefits of the Pasmo Passport, a special IC card for overseas tourists, which offered convenient travel and potential savings on transportation. The video details how to purchase the Pasmo Passport at Haneda and Narita Airports and addresses the unavailability of regular Pasmo and Suica cards due to a chip shortage. It also highlights the Tokyo Subway Ticket as a cost-effective option for unlimited travel in Tokyo and encourages viewers to watch the next video for more information.

• Introduction to Pasmo Passport and Its Benefits

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    The Pasmo Passport is an essential travel companion for overseas tourists visiting Tokyo and Japan. [00:16]

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    It's a special IC card that functions like a debit card, allowing users to load money and use it for travel on trains and buses in Tokyo and other parts of Japan. [00:38]

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    Besides transportation, it can also be used for shopping at various places like department stores, Starbucks, and McDonald's. [00:58]

• How to Get a Pasmo Passport at Haneda Airport

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    Upon arrival at Haneda Airport Terminal 3 (International Terminal), head to the Keikyu Line. [01:26]

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    If the Keikyu Tourist Information Center is open (8 am to 10 pm), present your passport there to obtain a Pasmo Passport. [02:40]

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    If the center is closed, proceed to the ticket gate and purchase the Pasmo Passport from the staff in blue uniforms. [02:46]

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    The ticket gate counter is open from the first train (around 5 am) until the last train (around midnight). [02:58]

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    Have at least 1,500 Japanese yen in cash ready, as the counter only accepts cash. This amount will be loaded onto the card for immediate use. [03:08]

• Alternatives to Pasmo Passport and Additional Tips

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    Regular Pasmo and Suica cards are currently unavailable due to a chip shortage. [04:02]

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    The Tokyo Subway Ticket offers unlimited travel for 24 hours in Tokyo for as low as $4 USD, providing significant savings. [04:21]

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1. 00:00

   Introduction to Pasmo Passport

   00:00

   Introduction to the importance of Pasmo Passport for overseas tourists visiting Tokyo and Japan.

2. 00:37

   Features and Usage of Pasmo Passport

   00:37

   Explanation of how Pasmo Passport works as an IC card for travel on trains, buses, and shopping in Tokyo and Japan.

   00:57

   Highlighting the versatility of Pasmo Passport for shopping at various locations like department stores, Starbucks, and McDonald's.

3. 02:11

   Obtaining Pasmo Passport at Haneda Airport

   02:11

   Guidance on obtaining Pasmo Passport at Haneda Airport, including the process at the Keikyu Line and the need for cash.

   03:19

   Emphasizing the importance of having 1,500 Japanese yen to load onto the Pasmo Passport for immediate use.

4. 03:35

   Obtaining Pasmo Passport at Narita Airport

   03:35

   Instructions on obtaining Pasmo Passport at Narita Airport, either at the Skyliner and Keisei Information Center or the Skyliner ticket sales counter.

5. 03:58

   Availability of Regular Pasmo and Suica Cards

   03:58

   Notification about the unavailability of regular Pasmo and Suica cards due to a chip shortage, with links provided for updates.

6. 04:13

   Benefits of Pasmo Passport

   04:13

   Explanation of the benefits of using Pasmo Passport, including saving money on all-day passes and getting unlimited travel for 24 hours in Tokyo for as low as $4 USD.