So just to be clear, you need to purchase a IC card (Suica or Passmo) to go through the ticket gate correct? Also, when do you scan the actual ticket? Is it checked on the train by the conductor?
There are two types of tickets. One is a liner ticket. The other is a basic ticket. Basic tickets can be purchased using an IC card or with cash. There will be a check by the conductor on the train.
Great video, I think it will help me on my first trip to Japan. I just have one question: What time does the train run? What is the last train out of Narita airport?
Wonderful content! Just a question, in the video you mentioned Basic ticket? Can you share the info and how to purchase basic ticket? Since you already purchased Keisei liner ticket, I'm confused what it is.
@nithinb790 The popular transportation IC card in Japan is called Suica. I don't think it's necessary if you have already purchased the Keisei Liner. can i solve your problem?
@nithinb790 The Keisei Liner requires a liner ticket and a Basic ticket. You can pay for this ticket with a transportation IC card（Suica), but if you don't have one, you can buy just the Basic ticket at a ticket vending machine.
thank you for asking his question i am confused also, doesnt seem to matter how many vids i watch im still confused about all the different ways of paying and tickets and trains...i think i will only understand it when im actually doing it!
@@star-tingwithmyintuition3463 I think you can say the basic ticket is like the standard fare for riding the train and the liner ticket is sort of like the additional charge for being able to ride an express train into tokyo?
So the machine that is on the train platform, the one that you show after having used your suica but before boarding train, would also allow me to buy a Skyliner ticket? 02:40
I have a question, can I buy my Skyliner ticket on the same day I arrive in Japan? I'm staying at a hotel near Uguisudani Station. I'm wondering if I buy it on the same day, there won't be any availability. And lastly, when I reserve my seat, should I inform them that I'm carrying a large suitcase? Or will there always be room for suitcases?
I have 2 questions. 1. Let’s say I bought skyliner ticket online. How to get the online booked physical ticket at the station? 2. If I have the suica on my iPhone apple wallet, shouldn’t I have to first insert the skyliner ticket into the gate machine first then tap the suica card?
I believe u have claim the paper ticket from the same machine or at the counter. U show or scan your e ticket. The option is right below on the bottom left
hi, we're travelling to Japan in March and we will be going to Ueno station as well. How do we know which platform to go to? Will it say on a tv somewhere or the ticket?
Hi Sir, Im going to Japan on Saturday and i just want to confirm. We’re going to buy the Welcome Suica card. If we take the Keisei Skyliner to Nippori Station, we only need to buy the liner ticket and then tap the Welcome Suica card at the gate right? We don’t need to insert the liner ticket right? Then when we arrive at Nippori Station, we tap the Welcome Suica again at the gate to exit the station and that’s all.
i am trying to understand as much as possile before i leave the uk for japan in april, as i will be very tired after a 17hr flight.. so have i got this right? you need one ticket for the train which ever train company you are using and one for the entrance to the station which is the basic tickt, there are some trains yu dont need a basic , is the basic ticket also called the boarding pass? what was that machine on the platform where the train was coming in, im assuming thats to get a train ticket as you woulnt get through the other one without a station ticket?
Most trains only have one ticket. The Shinkansen, Narita Express, and Skyliner require two tickets (a train ticket + a limited express ticket). The vending machine on the platform is for a limited express tickets.
Are there still Suica Cards as of April, 2024? I don't understand the process through the gate if there are no more Suicas. How is the gate opened electronically with just the paper ticket without Suica? Also, When you buy a ticket for Ueno, it is direct?...there is no stop or transfer at Nippori? Thanks!
Currently, new Suica cards are not being issued due to material procurement issues. Also, you can pass through the gate with a ticket even if you don't have a Suica. The Keisei Skyliner stops at Narita Airport → Airport Terminal 2 → Nippori → Keisei Ueno. Keisei Ueno is the last stop.
@@wearelostinjapan So this means that I buy basic tickets with cash + liner tickets with cash at the machine, but what do I scan without the Suica card? Can I scan the basic ticket and pass through?
Hi Sir, I am going to Ryogoku next week. Can you help me how to buy the ticket and show me how to get there? I am over 60 years old and this is my first time to Japan. Thank you so much.
Hello ! I purchased a Keisei Skyliner train ticket via Klook, do I need to exchange the barcode at the vending machine for a physical ticket, and do I have to insert this physical ticket into the gate when arriving at the station?
I’ve read that when people mean the JR Ueno Station, they say Ueno (not JR Ueno), but if it’s the Keisei Ueno, they say Keisei Ueno. But in your video you refer to the Keisei Ueno by Ueno. That’s confusing.
You mention not to put Liner ticket through machine (blue) and only IC card in (pink) gate, what’s the difference. I see some putting Liner ticket in blue side machine and swipe IC card?
①To ride the Skyliner, you need two types of tickets a liner ticket and a basic ticket. Liner tickets will be checked by railway staff on the train. Basic tickets are passed through a machine. ②There are two ways to purchase basic tickets. One is an IC card. Payment can be made with an IC card by touching the machine. Second, buy a ticket. In this case, you don't touch it, you put it in the machine and it passes.
Ok. I figured. Last time I rode NEX first time with Skyliner. I was just wondering at first why some videos they scan physical liner ticket in blue gate and then tap IC card and then other videos like yours just tap the IC card only. I thought the liner ticket needs to be scanned through machine first in order to exit
Due to the global semiconductor shortage, manufacturers of "Suica" and "PASMO" cards are having difficulty obtaining the necessary IC chips, making it difficult for them to manufacture the required quantity of cards for the time being. So please use the Suica app or buy a ticket.
There is a taxi stand at Keisei Ueno Station. However, the taxi stand is not at the main entrance, but inside the station, and is on the left as soon as you exit the ticket gate. This is extremely rare for a call button type taxi stand.
That's a difficult question. Normally, it is rare for the items to be sold out, but since there are a lot of people traveling to Japan these days, there is a high possibility that they will be sold out.
@@wearelostinjapan Thank you very much for your answer! In the anticipation of the tickets on the Skyliner to be sold out, do I need to buy them online in advance? But if I arrive from the US and don’t know how long it may take me to get cleared at the customs and if the plane is not going to be on time, how can I possibly guess the right time train? What if I miss the train I bought the ticket for?
This is going to be so confusing for first visitors since IC cards are no longer for sale to foreigners. Some people probably won't figure out how to get the "full" ticket.
(Official announcement) From August 2nd, Welcome Suica will only be sold as follows for the time being. ·counter JR-EAST Travel Service Center Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station, Narita Airport Terminal 2,3 Station, Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station ・ Welcome Suica vending machine Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station, Narita Airport Terminal 2,3 Station, Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station, Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station In principle, only one Welcome Suica will be sold per person. *Because it is necessary to secure inventory.
It is necessary to register an IC card (SUICA, PASMO) that can be used in Japan in the smartphone wallet function. Apple Pay can be used at automatic ticket gates on trains, but not at ticket vending machines.
@@wearelostinjapan I am looking at the maps. According to the Narita Airport maps, the Arrival Gates A and B are named so at the Terminal 2. At the terminal 1, there are no letters A and B for the Arrival Gates in the South and North wings.
Also payment type I see (Cash/IC card) (Credit Card). I will also use my Suica card. Can I pay with Credit card and use Suica or do I have to do the (Cash/IC card)?
The Narita Express does not stop directly at Ueno, so there is no round-trip pass. The Skyliner, which directly connects Narita and Ueno, does not have a round-trip pass, but the Skyliner is cheaper than the Narita Express.
@albertducati7985 In the case of this video, I paid for the basic ticket with an IC card and purchased the limited express ticket with cash.For overseas tourists, we recommend that you buy both basic and limited express tickets from a vending machine. It's less confusing that way.
i find ur videos very useful for 1st timers like me, super easy to understand and follow 😁
Thank you for your very nice comment!
Very helpful. Thanks for posting this video!
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So just to be clear, you need to purchase a IC card (Suica or Passmo) to go through the ticket gate correct? Also, when do you scan the actual ticket? Is it checked on the train by the conductor?
There are two types of tickets. One is a liner ticket. The other is a basic ticket. Basic tickets can be purchased using an IC card or with cash. There will be a check by the conductor on the train.
Great video, I think it will help me on my first trip to Japan. I just have one question: What time does the train run? What is the last train out of Narita airport?
All of your videos are very helpful, Thanks.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching the video🙏
Im confused. You showed everything except where to buy the basic ticket.
You can get the basic ticket at the same machine where you buy the liner ticket. If you pause at 1:25 you'll see the option to buy both.
@@hybrid214 if I get both the tickets do I still need to tap the suica card?
Guessing you figured it out but the turnstile is for the basic fare only. So either enter your printed basic fare ticket or tap. Not both.
Wonderful content! Just a question, in the video you mentioned Basic ticket? Can you share the info and how to purchase basic ticket? Since you already purchased Keisei liner ticket, I'm confused what it is.
@nithinb790
The popular transportation IC card in Japan is called Suica. I don't think it's necessary if you have already purchased the Keisei Liner. can i solve your problem?
@nithinb790
The Keisei Liner requires a liner ticket and a Basic ticket. You can pay for this ticket with a transportation IC card（Suica), but if you don't have one, you can buy just the Basic ticket at a ticket vending machine.
Please select the
Customers who don't have a passenger ticket.
thank you for asking his question i am confused also, doesnt seem to matter how many vids i watch im still confused about all the different ways of paying and tickets and trains...i think i will only understand it when im actually doing it!
@@star-tingwithmyintuition3463 I think you can say the basic ticket is like the standard fare for riding the train and the liner ticket is sort of like the additional charge for being able to ride an express train into tokyo?
So the machine that is on the train platform, the one that you show after having used your suica but before boarding train, would also allow me to buy a Skyliner ticket? 02:40
Can you purchase the entire ticket online and how do you scan it?
I have a question, can I buy my Skyliner ticket on the same day I arrive in Japan? I'm staying at a hotel near Uguisudani Station. I'm wondering if I buy it on the same day, there won't be any availability. And lastly, when I reserve my seat, should I inform them that I'm carrying a large suitcase? Or will there always be room for suitcases?
Is there a taxi stand nearby when you arrive at Ueno station?
I want to go to Asakusa, to use the Skyliner, what destination do I click when buying the ticket?
I have 2 questions.
1. Let’s say I bought skyliner ticket online. How to get the online booked physical ticket at the station?
2. If I have the suica on my iPhone apple wallet, shouldn’t I have to first insert the skyliner ticket into the gate machine first then tap the suica card?
I believe u have claim the paper ticket from the same machine or at the counter. U show or scan your e ticket. The option is right below on the bottom left
@ thank you. Any idea about should we pay at the gate with both suica and by the skyliner tickets?
hi, we're travelling to Japan in March and we will be going to Ueno station as well. How do we know which platform to go to? Will it say on a tv somewhere or the ticket?
What do you mean? What do you want to know about Ueno Station? Tell me more details!
@@wearelostinjapan they probably mean: at Narita airport, after a person already purchased a ticket, how to find the platform to board the train?
From 2:10 into this video, we will show you the directions from Narita Airport Station to the Skyliner platform, so check it out!
Hi Sir,
Im going to Japan on Saturday and i just want to confirm. We’re going to buy the Welcome Suica card. If we take the Keisei Skyliner to Nippori Station, we only need to buy the liner ticket and then tap the Welcome Suica card at the gate right? We don’t need to insert the liner ticket right? Then when we arrive at Nippori Station, we tap the Welcome Suica again at the gate to exit the station and that’s all.
That's right! The staff will check your liner ticket on the train, so don't lose it! Have a wonderful trip!
Hello, thank you for the information, do you know if it is possible to ride the skyliner in a wheelchair?
The ticket vending machine in the video shows the skyliner ticket but where can i purchase the ic card? Thank you!
i am trying to understand as much as possile before i leave the uk for japan in april, as i will be very tired after a 17hr flight.. so have i got this right? you need one ticket for the train which ever train company you are using and one for the entrance to the station which is the basic tickt, there are some trains yu dont need a basic , is the basic ticket also called the boarding pass? what was that machine on the platform where the train was coming in, im assuming thats to get a train ticket as you woulnt get through the other one without a station ticket?
Most trains only have one ticket. The Shinkansen, Narita Express, and Skyliner require two tickets (a train ticket + a limited express ticket). The vending machine on the platform is for a limited express tickets.
thank you! im finally starting to get it!😃@@wearelostinjapan
Are there still Suica Cards as of April, 2024? I don't understand the process through the gate if there are no more Suicas. How is the gate opened electronically with just the paper ticket without Suica? Also, When you buy a ticket for Ueno, it is direct?...there is no stop or transfer at Nippori? Thanks!
Currently, new Suica cards are not being issued due to material procurement issues. Also, you can pass through the gate with a ticket even if you don't have a Suica. The Keisei Skyliner stops at Narita Airport → Airport Terminal 2 → Nippori → Keisei Ueno. Keisei Ueno is the last stop.
@@wearelostinjapan So this means that I buy basic tickets with cash + liner tickets with cash at the machine, but what do I scan without the Suica card? Can I scan the basic ticket and pass through?
Hi, if i got 28inch suitcase, can it be stored on the luggage space? Thank you.
I think you can. You should be able to fit up to 28 inches (less than 89L) in the space.
Hi Sir,
I am going to Ryogoku next week. Can you help me how to buy the ticket and show me how to get there? I am over 60 years old and this is my first time to Japan.
Thank you so much.
Narita Airport → Kinshicho (Narita Line)
Kinshicho → Ryogoku (Sobu Line)
The duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Have a wonderful trip!
@@wearelostinjapanThank you very much for your help. Have a nice day.
Hello ! I purchased a Keisei Skyliner train ticket via Klook, do I need to exchange the barcode at the vending machine for a physical ticket, and do I have to insert this physical ticket into the gate when arriving at the station?
Please scan the QR code at the designated ticket vending machine to receive your ticket.
Hi, i want to go to nippori station, so the method is same right? Is it more cheaper than go to ueno? Actually i want to go shinjuku st from nippori
The method is the same. It is one station before Ueno Station. It's cheaper than going to Ueno.
sorry another question. the station has travelators , thers not tons of steps i will have to carry my luggage up is there?
There is usually an elevator or escalator.
I’ve read that when people mean the JR Ueno Station, they say Ueno (not JR Ueno), but if it’s the Keisei Ueno, they say Keisei Ueno. But in your video you refer to the Keisei Ueno by Ueno. That’s confusing.
JR Ueno Station and Keisei Ueno Station are in different locations, but you can get there in a few minutes on foot.
Hi. I do not have an IC card. Where do I buy basic ticket? At the same machine with the liner ticket??
You can buy it at the same machine as the liner ticket.
Okay, thank you :)
What about luggage??
@MozartFong I explain it in this video. （03:00 ）
There is no need to insert a ticket into turnstile only tap IC card?
yes. there is no need. All you have to do is touch your IC card at the station you board and the station you get off at.
You mention not to put Liner ticket through machine (blue) and only IC card in (pink) gate, what’s the difference. I see some putting Liner ticket in blue side machine and swipe IC card?
①To ride the Skyliner, you need two types of tickets a liner ticket and a basic ticket. Liner tickets will be checked by railway staff on the train. Basic tickets are passed through a machine.
②There are two ways to purchase basic tickets. One is an IC card. Payment can be made with an IC card by touching the machine. Second, buy a ticket. In this case, you don't touch it, you put it in the machine and it passes.
Ok. I figured. Last time I rode NEX first time with Skyliner. I was just wondering at first why some videos they scan physical liner ticket in blue gate and then tap IC card and then other videos like yours just tap the IC card only. I thought the liner ticket needs to be scanned through machine first in order to exit
How to know which platform to take?
2:30 Skyliner is on platforms 4 and 5.
Thanks. How to buy a SUICA or PASMO card at Narita station?
Due to the global semiconductor shortage, manufacturers of "Suica" and "PASMO" cards are having difficulty obtaining the necessary IC chips, making it difficult for them to manufacture the required quantity of cards for the time being. So please use the Suica app or buy a ticket.
Is there a taxi rank by the Main exit of the Keisei Ueno Station or do I have to go to the taxi rank at the Ueno Station to get a taxi? Thank you.
There is a taxi stand at Keisei Ueno Station. However, the taxi stand is not at the main entrance, but inside the station, and is on the left as soon as you exit the ticket gate. This is extremely rare for a call button type taxi stand.
@@wearelostinjapan thank you very much for your advice!
@@wearelostinjapan what is the name of the taxi company that operates this taxi stand inside the Keisei Ueno station?
帝都三信交通（Teito Sanshin Kotsu）
How high is a chance that the tickets at Narita for Skyliner to Keisei-Ueno would be sold out for the whole day?
That's a difficult question. Normally, it is rare for the items to be sold out, but since there are a lot of people traveling to Japan these days, there is a high possibility that they will be sold out.
@@wearelostinjapan Thank you very much for your answer! In the anticipation of the tickets on the Skyliner to be sold out, do I need to buy them online in advance? But if I arrive from the US and don’t know how long it may take me to get cleared at the customs and if the plane is not going to be on time, how can I possibly guess the right time train? What if I miss the train I bought the ticket for?
It is unlikely that Skyliner tickets will be sold out. I think you should buy it at Narita like in this video instead of online.
@@wearelostinjapan Could the tickets get sold out during Cherry blossom festival time when many people travel to Tokyo?
There are times when the tickets are fully booked, so we recommend purchasing in advance.
I don't understand, why can't we insert the liner ticket into the machine?
The liner ticket is for the staff to check on the train rather than putting it into the machine.
How can we pass the gate without insert it?
This is going to be so confusing for first visitors since IC cards are no longer for sale to foreigners. Some people probably won't figure out how to get the "full" ticket.
You can purchase it with Welcome Suica.
(Official announcement)
From August 2nd, Welcome Suica will only be sold as follows for the time being.
·counter
JR-EAST Travel Service Center Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station, Narita Airport Terminal 2,3 Station, Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station
・ Welcome Suica vending machine
Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station, Narita Airport Terminal 2,3 Station, Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station, Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station
In principle, only one Welcome Suica will be sold per person.
*Because it is necessary to secure inventory.
You can buy the Skyliner ticket online with a subway pass.
Hi there, if pay by card , do the vending machine accept contactless
Thank you for the question. There are contactless cards that can be used and cards that cannot be used. what is your card type?
@@wearelostinjapan hi, I mean I use Apple Pay which I don’t have a physical debit card
It is necessary to register an IC card (SUICA, PASMO) that can be used in Japan in the smartphone wallet function.
Apple Pay can be used at automatic ticket gates on trains, but not at ticket vending machines.
Search Mobile Suica on Google.
@@wearelostinjapan thanks
Which Terminal is this at Narita Airport? Is this Terminal 2?
This video is from Terminal 1.
@@wearelostinjapan I am looking at the maps. According to the Narita Airport maps, the Arrival Gates A and B are named so at the Terminal 2. At the terminal 1, there are no letters A and B for the Arrival Gates in the South and North wings.
The arrival gate names at Narita Airport are Terminal 1 and ``North and South.'' The second terminal is "A and B".
Can I purchase a roundtrip pass from Narita Airport/Ueno Station like the NEX roundtrip pass Narita Airport/Tokyo station at a cheaper price?
Also payment type I see (Cash/IC card) (Credit Card). I will also use my Suica card. Can I pay with Credit card and use Suica or do I have to do the (Cash/IC card)?
You show payment complete by touching Suica card with the Liner Ticket. How do I do that if my Suica is on my iPhone?
The Narita Express does not stop directly at Ueno, so there is no round-trip pass. The Skyliner, which directly connects Narita and Ueno, does not have a round-trip pass, but the Skyliner is cheaper than the Narita Express.
@@tropsweet1 Credit cards are accepted. Suica is available at face-to-face counters and some ticket vending machines.
@@tropsweet1 Touch your iPhone.
Sir, how many ticket i have to buy from airport to ueno station?, it is 2?.
@albertducati7985
Complete with 1 ticket. One ticket includes a basic ticket and a limited express ticket.
@@wearelostinjapan sir i wonder why using ticket along with ic card at gate.
@albertducati7985
In the case of this video, I paid for the basic ticket with an IC card and purchased the limited express ticket with cash.For overseas tourists, we recommend that you buy both basic and limited express tickets from a vending machine. It's less confusing that way.
@@wearelostinjapan sir thank you a lot for your reply, i plan next year February coming to japan.
@@albertducati7985
Winter in Japan is highly recommended! If you have any questions, please leave a comment!