Originally Posted by
emma69
I couldn't work out how to load a suica card with a credit card, the machine I used took cash only. It may be possible, perhaps one of our frequent visitors / residents can chime in? IMO you will need some cash too - I found that not everywhere took credit cards / suica.
Yes, I always start by getting about US$100 worth of cash from a Citibank or 7/11 ATM to pay for miscellaneous expenses. Small restaurants and souveniro shops are particularly unlikely to take credit cards.