This translation was prepared with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.
Fukuoka’s subway links the airport, Hakata, Tenjin, Ohori Park and the dome area. The best payment method depends on how many adults and children travel together, whether the family stays on the same route, and whether you want a physical pass for attraction benefits.
Main choices
| Option | Price | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| One-day pass | Adult ¥640 / child ¥320 | Unlimited rides on all subway lines for the day |
| Contactless daily cap | Adult cap ¥640 | No advance purchase; use the same card or device throughout |
| Famichika | ¥1,000 per family | Family within second degree, including a child/infant; up to two adults |
| Family pair | ¥800 | One adult and one elementary-school child |
When does the pass save money?
Single fares are distance-based. Four short rides, about three medium rides, or a return journey on a longer sector can reach the ¥640 level. If your day is Airport → Hakata → Tenjin → Ohori Park or Tojinmachi, a cap or pass removes the need to calculate every ride.
Contactless payment rules
All 36 subway stations accept supported contactless cards including Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover and UnionPay. Enter and exit with the same physical card or the same phone/watch; a plastic card and its mobile-wallet version count as different media. One card cannot pay for several travellers. The service does not extend onto the JR Chikuhi Line beyond Meinohama.
Families and children
Famichika requires at least one child or infant, permits no more than two adults, and the family must travel together on the same itinerary. The number of children is not capped. On eligible weekends, holidays and school-break dates, the elementary-school ¥100 pass may be cheaper for a child; dates and sales conditions should be checked on the subway website.
Buying and using
The standard pass is sold at ticket machines, station counters and designated tourist information centres and is valid only on the purchase day. A ¥220 handling fee applies to eligible refunds. A physical ticket can also be useful when a partner attraction asks to see a pass.
Important boundary
These products cover the Fukuoka City Subway. Separate fares or rules apply on JR, Nishitetsu railways and buses. Check the official subway one-day ticket page and Famichika page before travel.
For stored-value cards, read our Fukuoka IC-card comparison.
