## What this is
The Welcome Suica is a rechargeable prepaid card made for short-term visitors to Japan. Klook sells it with a stored balance already on it, so you can tap through the gates of trains and subways and pay for small things from the moment you collect it. The listing is under transport in Tokyo and collection is listed at Tokyo Haneda International Airport.
## How much is on it
Klook states that the card comes pre-loaded with a balance of JPY 1,500 to 2,000. There is no deposit, and you can recharge it up to a maximum of JPY 20,000. The page does not state the price you pay on Klook, so check the booking page.
## Where it works
The listing says it can be used on trains, subways and buses, on certain Shinkansen routes, and for payments at convenience stores, vending machines, taxis and select restaurants. It says the card works in major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, and supports transfers between different transport systems.
## Good to know
Confirmation arrives within minutes, and Klook tells you to contact support if you see none. There is no age limit, and the listing says the vehicle is stroller and wheelchair accessible. The page shows a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 14.2 thousand reviews and more than 200 thousand bookings; these are Klook's figures.
## What to check
The text we read did not give the card's validity period or whether unused balance can be refunded. A tap card does not replace a Shinkansen ticket, so see the train listings on this site for those.
## When it fits
It suits a first trip where you will ride city trains and buses every day and do not want to buy a ticket each time. If you will use few journeys, compare the stored balance against what you expect to spend.
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