Suica is amazing until it isn't, recharge with credit cards can be a miss. Doesn't work everywhere in Japan too.
When I visited, my Visa card didn't work anywhere except 7-11 ATMs for some payment network reason. So the Suica card was a lifesaver.
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When I visited, my Visa card didn't work anywhere except 7-11 ATMs for some payment network reason. So the Suica card was a lifesaver.