You can also take Skyliner
http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetud...ei_us/top.html
It is cheaper (1,920 yen) and fast if you just want to go to Asakusa (or east side of Tokyo) from Narita.
Inside Tokyo, Metro Pass is a good choice especially for the 2-Day Passs.
(1) Tokyo Metro 2-Day Open Ticket (Adult: 980 yen, Child: 490 yen)
(2) Tokyo Metro 1-Day Tourist Open Ticket (Adult: 600 yen, Child: 300 yen)
http://www.tokyometro.jp/e/open_ticket/index.html
For Suica usage, check:
http://www.japanrail.com/JR_icsmartcards.html
Just to share...JR is not very convenient in Kyoto/Osaka. Kyoto has its Kyoto City Pass (i.e. 500 yen per day)
http://www.city.kyoto.jp/koho/eng/access/transport.html
But remember to check the bus sign before you get on. It has to be Kyoto CITY bus but not Kyoto bus...
Originally Posted by
brownkc
Thanks for all of the advice.
As for train travel, it sounds like the N'Ex/Suica combo pass would be a good way to start our ride in from NAR to Asakusa. We can just reload the passes from there as we travel. It sounds like the Suica pass will work in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka?
I'm still reviewing the wiki pages so I'm sure I will be back with more questions.