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    This site compiles frequently asked questions and various documents on sightseeing in Kyoto.
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Where can I get a ICOCA CARD and refund on the deposit for my transportation smart (IC) card/s?

You can visit the JR Central Ticket Office (Midori-no-madoguchi) in Kyoto Station, or central ticket offices in JR West Japan's ICOCA area for refunds.

*Please be aware that deposit refunds for PiTaPa and some other transportation cards cannot be issued within the Kansai area.

*There are some prerequisites for refunds. Please be sure to on these when you purchase a card at the JR Central Ticket Office.

On Kyoto City Buses and the Kyoto Municipal Subway, however, you can use IC transportation cards that are usable across Japan.
See here for information on different types of IC cards you can use, where to purchase them, and details on which areas in which they can be used: IC Card|Kyoto City Bus & Subway Information Guide

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