A range of new subway passes have been announced on the Fukuoka City Subway website. These include:
1. Famichika Ticket
A family-oriented ticket that allows two adults to take an unlimited number of children on the subway for ¥1,000. Families must travel together while using the pass. The pass is valid on the Fukuoka City Subway but excludes the JR Chikugo Line, Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line and Kaizuka Line. It can be bought from ticket offices and customer service centers. Began Oct. 1. Details here.
2. Chikapasu 65
For the price of ¥6,000/month, 65 and overs can receive unlimited subway travel using the Chikapasu 65. The pass is valid on all Fukuoka City Subway lines but excludes the JR Chikugo Line, Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line and Kaizuka Line. Available from ticket offices and customer service centers. Proof of age required (e.g. driver’s license). A Hayakaken card is necessary for this pass; those who do not have a Hayakaken will need to purchase a card, paying a deposit of ¥500. Began Oct. 1. Details here.
3. Hayakaken Hitoeki Point System
A new point system replaced the Otonari Ticket on Oct. 1 (Sat.). This service requires the use of a Hayakaken card (IC card). If you are travelling only one stop on the subway you will receive 100 points on your Hayakaken card (equivalent to ¥100) which can be used to top up your Hayakaken card or used as e-money. Earned points will be added on the 10th of the following month and the scheme can be used up to 10 times per month. The scheme is valid on all subway stations on the Kuko Line, Hakozaki Line and Nanakuma Line. Details here.
4. Services ending: Ekochika Ticket, Otonari Ticket and Chikamaru Ticket
The Otonari Ticket (¥100 when travelling only one stop) service ended on Sep. 30 (Fri.). The Otonari Ticket has been replaced with the new system “Hayakaken Hitoeki Point” (see #3). Likewise, the Chikamaru Ticket, a ticket available only to children (ES and under) during school vacation periods (¥100) ended Aug. 28 (Sun.). The ticket will be replaced with the Famichika Ticket (see #1). Details here.
For inquiries, call customer service at 092-734-7800 (8:00~20:00) or check their website for more here. Source: Fukuoka City Subway website, 9/6
