Signs and phrases
Terms you will see on trains, trams, buses and at stations, with short phrases for the driver.
Take one when you board at an unstaffed station or stop. Keep it.
The board above the driver. Each number on it has an amount.
The box next to the driver. Put your fare in it when you get off.
The driver drives and also collects fares. Pay at the fare box or give the 整理券 and fare to the driver.
No staff member at the window. Use the unstaffed steps.
A staff member can check your ticket at the gate.
Buy your ticket here before you board, at stations that have one.
Change machine or window. Check whether the line gives change.
Suica, ICOCA, PASMO and similar cards. Many rural lines do not accept them.
A paper ticket for your journey. Hand it in when you get off.
Phrases
この電車は○○駅に止まりますか？
Does this train stop at ○○?
○○駅で降ります。
I'm getting off at ○○.
○○駅までいくらですか？
How much is it to ○○?
ICカードは使えますか？
Can I use an IC card?