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What is the best way to use IC card transit passes on my iPhone to ride the subways in Tokyo with kids without getting lost?
ChatGPTgpt-6Geminigemini-3.5-flash-lite3 passes + 1 real-search37 queries10/30/2026
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Gemini unique queries
34
1 in ≥ half the passes · stability 35%
ChatGPT real searches predicted
33%
1 of 3 matched the simulation
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
SEED QUERY
What is the best way to use IC card transit passes on my iPhone to ride the subways in Tokyo with kids without getting lost?
34 unique queries · 3 passes
apple wallet suica and pasmo setup
1 query · 3 hits
how to add suica or pasmo to apple wallet3xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (3)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 3 of 3 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 34 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
ChatGPT3 real searches · gpt-633% predicted
official Apple Wallet Suica PASMO child card iPhone Japan child fare transit card Tokyo 2026 Google ↗
JR East child Suica card age 6 11 physical child Suica official English Google ↗
Tokyo Metro official IC card Suica PASMO child fare tap gate transfer navigation English Google ↗
- Apple PayのSuicaの利用に年齢制限はありますか？ · apfaq.mobilesuica.com
- Does Suica support child fares? · apfaq.mobilesuica.com
- Use PASMO Card｜PASMO · pasmo.co.jp
- Suica · jreast.co.jp
- FAQ · jreast.co.jp
- Google Maps · google.com
- NAVITIME Japan Travel · japantravel.navitime.com
- How to use the Tokyo subway system - with map | The Official Tokyo Travel Guide, GO TOKYO · gotokyo.org
- Cheap Tickets & IC Cards | The Official Tokyo Travel Guide, GO TOKYO · gotokyo.org
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Colour
SimulatedReal search
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Queries
34 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
how to add suica or pasmo to apple wallet REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants clear instructions on how to set up and load a Japanese transit IC card on an iPhone. | — | how_to_steps | apple wallet suica and pasmo setup | 3x of 3 | |
tokyo subway map app english offline RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for reliable mobile applications to navigate the Tokyo subway system in English without needing an active data connection. | — | buyers_guide | english tokyo subway apps | 1x of 3 | |
suica vs pasmo iphone apple pay differences COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if there is any functional difference between Suica and Pasmo cards on an iPhone. | — | comparison_table | apple wallet suica and pasmo setup | 1x of 3 | |
tokyo subway map english app offline RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for an offline English subway map to help navigate Tokyo without getting lost. | — | map/local_pack | english tokyo subway apps | 1x of 3 | |
can kids use digital suica on iphone or do they need physical cards IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the age restrictions and device requirements for children using transit IC cards in Apple Wallet. | — | faq_page | child transit cards for japan | 1x of 3 | |
tokyo subway map english app iphone RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for recommended mobile map applications in English to navigate Tokyo subways. | — | web_article | english tokyo subway apps | 1x of 3 | |
can children use apple wallet transit cards in tokyo IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if kids can have individual digital IC cards or if they need physical child passes. | — | faq_page | child transit cards for japan | 1x of 3 | |
suica vs pasmo vs icoca differences for tourists COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand which specific IC card brand is best suited for a tourist visiting Tokyo. | — | comparison_table | apple wallet suica and pasmo setup | 1x of 3 | |
can kids use digital suica on iphone or need physical card IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to know the age restrictions and rules for children using digital IC cards versus physical child-fare cards. | — | faq_page | child transit cards for japan | 1x of 3 | |
suica vs pasmo vs icoca apple wallet differences COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know which digital IC card is best or easiest to use on an iPhone in Tokyo. | — | comparison_table | apple wallet suica and pasmo setup | 1x of 3 | |
tokyo metro station layout maps transfer guide ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants detailed architectural layouts of major Tokyo subway stations to avoid getting lost during complex transfers. | — | image_gallery | tokyo station transfer and navigation | 1x of 3 | |
apple pay transit suica japan tourist guide ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a comprehensive guide regarding tourist usage of Apple Pay transit cards in Japan. | — | buyers_guide | apple wallet suica and pasmo setup | 1x of 3 | |
apple wallet suica pasmo tokyo metro JR lines ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know which specific train and subway networks accept iPhone IC cards in Tokyo. | — | web_article | apple wallet suica and pasmo setup | 1x of 3 | |
best transit pass for family traveling in tokyo PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for recommendations tailored specifically to family groups navigating Tokyo's public transportation network. | — | web_article | family train travel in tokyo | 1x of 3 | |
tips for traveling on tokyo trains with toddlers and kids PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is seeking practical, real-world advice from other parents on managing Tokyo trains with young children. | — | forum/qna | family train travel in tokyo | 1x of 3 | |
tips for traveling to tokyo subways with toddlers and kids PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is seeking general family travel advice specifically tailored to navigating Tokyo's transit system with young children. | — | buyers_guide | family train travel in tokyo | 1x of 3 | |
how to pass ticket gates with iphone apple pay suica REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the physical technique and Express Transit settings needed to smoothly tap through subway turnstiles with an iPhone. | — | how_to_steps | troubleshooting apple pay transit gates | 1x of 3 | |
how to reload apple wallet suica with foreign credit card REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how to top up their virtual IC card balance using non-Japanese credit cards on an iPhone. | — | how_to_steps | apple wallet suica and pasmo setup | 1x of 3 | |
how to pass ticket gates with iphone IC card and kids REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the physical procedure of going through station turnstiles with an iPhone while managing children. | — | how_to_steps | child transit cards for japan | 1x of 3 | |
tokyo subway child fare rules and age limits RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know at what age children must pay for subway fares in Tokyo and how child IC cards work. | — | glossary/definition | family train travel in tokyo | 1x of 3 | |
best navigation app for tokyo subways english RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants recommendations for apps like Google Maps or JapanOfficialTravel to navigate subway transfers. | — | review_roundup | english tokyo subway apps | 1x of 3 | |
what to do if iphone transit card doesnt work at station gate RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants troubleshooting steps in case their digital IC card fails or errors out at a Tokyo turnstile. | — | forum/qna | troubleshooting apple pay transit gates | 1x of 3 | |
what to do if apple pay transit card fails at tokyo station IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants troubleshooting steps for common digital wallet errors at Japanese train station gates. | — | forum/qna | troubleshooting apple pay transit gates | 1x of 3 | |
how to pass ticket gates iphone suica pasmo IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the exact physical technique and etiquette for tapping an iPhone at Japanese subway turnstiles. | — | tutorial_video/transcript | troubleshooting apple pay transit gates | 1x of 3 | |
best navigation apps for tokyo public transport english ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for recommended mobile apps to plan routes and prevent getting lost in Tokyo. | — | review_roundup | english tokyo subway apps | 1x of 3 | |
navitime for japan travel vs google maps for subways COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare specialized Japanese navigation apps with standard global mapping tools for accuracy. | — | comparison_table | english tokyo subway apps | 1x of 3 | |
tokyo station transfer guide english signs ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to understand how station layouts and English signage work in major hubs like Tokyo or Shinjuku stations. | — | map/local_pack | tokyo station transfer and navigation | 1x of 3 | |
how to reload suica pasmo on iphone with foreign credit card IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to know how to top up their digital transit cards using international payment methods. | — | how_to_steps | apple wallet suica and pasmo setup | 1x of 3 | |
suica pasmo refund balance apple wallet ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how to handle remaining funds on digital transit cards at the end of their trip. | — | faq_page | apple wallet suica and pasmo setup | 1x of 3 | |
pasmo passport vs digital suica apple pay COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare tourist physical IC cards (like Pasmo Passport) with digital Apple Wallet cards. | — | comparison_table | apple wallet suica and pasmo setup | 1x of 3 | |
tokyo subway transfer stations confusing guide RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants advice on handling complex station transfers without getting lost with children. | — | web_article | tokyo station transfer and navigation | 1x of 3 | |
express mode apple wallet transit setup REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how to enable Express Mode so they don't have to unlock their iPhone at every gate. | — | how_to_steps | apple wallet suica and pasmo setup | 1x of 3 | |
what to do if iphone suica fails at ticket gate japan RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants troubleshooting steps if their digital IC card malfunctions or fails to scan at a subway gate. | — | faq_page | troubleshooting apple pay transit gates | 1x of 3 | |
tips for navigating tokyo stations with luggage and kids PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user seeks practical advice on finding elevators, escalators, and wide gates when traveling with family and bags. | — | checklist | family train travel in tokyo | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
Geminix = pass, y = cumulative unique queries
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 927 / 1,594 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 927 / 1,544 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 927 / 1,473 |