[zdw]

This was my exact experience. Download Suica app, figure out that the 3rd option is "register without id/account", put 1000 yen in and go. Top off anytime with Apple Pay. Never had to fiddle with cash at the train station. Honestly one of the most convenient things about Japan.

[JCharante]

You don’t even need the suica app. You can create a suica card within apple wallet and fund it immediately.

[faaarmer]

Yeah, the only hurdle I found was that it didn't accept international Visa cards, and only worked with my Mastercard.

Still incredible that I can now have a Suica ready to go before I even arrive in Tokyo, all using the Wallet app