The ICOCA IC card introduced contactless stored value card for public transit on major cities of the Kansai region. Enjoy a convenient journey on Japan Rail, metros, subway trains, and buses around Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. You can even use your card to pay for your shopping. This card is preloaded with JPY 1,500 credit and JPY 500 deposit.
Easy process.
Fast n easy
So convenient and easy to collect the card from town. Must have for travelling around.
Very convenient to travel using the card.
If you are going to use a lot of train, bus or subway during your trip, you should buy an ICOCA card, it’s very convenient. It saves you trouble to purchase tickets at every stop. Refund of the card is also easy. You can do it at JR office at Kansai International Airport.
Really useful card, but just felt that osaka public transport can be pricey, got to plan wisely to save on cost,