Install Welcome Suica Mobile before you land

Set up Welcome Suica in your phone before the flight and walk straight to the train instead of queuing for a card.

Check first: iPhone only

Type

Hack

Category

Transport

Place

Japan-wide

For

tourist

Posted

Aug 9, 2026

Last checked

Oct 21, 2026

Source

@JapanSafeTravel ↗

What the sources say

App Store listing (JR East): Welcome Suica Mobile, iPhone only, free app.

公式 Official. An official or primary page confirms it.

Also confirmed by

• jreast.co.jp ↗
• apps.apple.com ↗
• japan-guide.com ↗

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