Passengers can pay for train fares in Japan using several convenient methods, most popularly through rechargeable contactless IC cards such as Suica, Pasmo, or ICOca, which allow seamless tapping at station ticket gates. Alternatively, travelers can purchase traditional paper tickets or seat reservations from automated ticket vending machines and ticket counters located inside every station. For long-distance intercity bullet trains, tickets can also be booked in advance online through official digital reservation platforms using major credit cards.