Fukuoka Tourist City Pass
FUKUOKA TOURIST CITY PASS
One day on Nishitetsu and Showa buses, the subway, JR and Nishitetsu trains and city ferries in Fukuoka, with a Dazaifu option
JR Kyushu, 西日本鉄道, 福岡市交通局
Also Showa Bus and Fukuoka Municipal Ferry, in a joint scheme with Fukuoka City
Adults from¥2,500Price checked 2026/09/27
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Fares
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka City | ¥2,500 | ¥1,250 |
| Fukuoka City + Nishitetsu train to Dazaifu | ¥2,800 | ¥1,400 |
Is the Fukuoka Tourist City Pass worth it?
- You mix the subway, JR trains, buses and the city ferry in one day: the ferry from Hakata to Shikanoshima and back alone costs ¥1,360, and a few subway and bus rides at ¥150 to ¥300 bring you close to the ¥2,500 pass.
- You add Dazaifu: the Dazaifu version costs only ¥300 more, while the Nishitetsu train from Tenjin to Dazaifu and back costs ¥960.
- You will only ride buses: the Nishitetsu Fukuoka City One-day Pass covers them for ¥1,200, or ¥1,100 as a digital pass.
- You will only ride the subway: the Fukuoka City Subway 1-Day Pass costs ¥640.
- You live in Japan or are not on a short-stay visa: the pass is sold only to overseas tourists, on showing a passport.
What's covered
- Nishitetsu and Showa buses within Fukuoka City
- The Fukuoka City Subway
- JR Kyushu and Nishitetsu trains within Fukuoka City
- Fukuoka Municipal Ferry
- With the Fukuoka City + Dazaifu pass: the Nishitetsu train from Fukuoka (Tenjin) to Dazaifu
- Discounts at sights, such as Fukuoka Tower admission for ¥720 instead of ¥800
- The Dazaifu Liner Bus Tabito, even with the Dazaifu pass
- Showa Bus's West Coast Liner
- Travel outside the pass area
How to use it
The pass is valid for one day only. On the paper pass, scratch off the date you use it; on the digital pass, tap Start of use.
On a bus, show the pass to the driver when you get off. On the subway and trains, show it to the station staff at the ticket gate.
Before you buy
The pass is only for overseas tourists staying in Japan on a short-stay visa. Show your passport when you buy it.
The paper pass is sold at Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal, Hakata Bus Terminal, the Fukuoka Airport bus terminals (domestic and international), Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, the subway Customer Service Centers at Tenjin and Hakata, Hakata Station General Information Center, Fukuoka City Tourist Information Center Tenjin, and the HIS Travel Service Center in Fukuoka Airport International Terminal.
The digital pass is sold in the my route app, but only to visitors from South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
Questions
Does the Fukuoka Tourist City Pass cover the Tabito bus to Dazaifu?
No, not even the Dazaifu version. That version covers the Nishitetsu train from Fukuoka (Tenjin) to Dazaifu instead.
Can I buy it if I live in Japan?
No. It is only for overseas tourists staying in Japan on a short-stay visa, and you show your passport when you buy it.
Can I buy it in the my route app?
Only if you are visiting from South Korea, Taiwan or Thailand. Everyone else buys the paper pass at a sales counter.
How do I use it on buses?
Show the pass to the driver when you get off.
Is it valid for 24 hours?
No. It is valid for one day only: the date you scratch off, or the day you start the digital pass.
Which version do I need for Dazaifu?
The Fukuoka City + Dazaifu pass, ¥2,800 for adults. The Fukuoka City pass is ¥2,500.
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