PiTaPa (IC commuter pass)
PiTaPa is an IC card that allows you to board trains and buses simply by touching the ticket gate.
Procedure to join PiTaPa is required. Check below for details.
Features of PiTaPa
PiTaPa can be used in nationwide mutual use areas, including PiTaPa transportation areas and ICOCA areas.
If you use the same fare section 11 times or more on the Nankai/Semboku Rapid Railway in a month, the normal fare will be 10% off from the 11th time onwards!
Fare discount services of PiTaPa companies such as Osaka Metro are also applied!
No need to worry about losing your commuter pass - it can be reissued even if it is lost or stolen!
Even if you ride outside the IC commuter pass section, it will automatically pay for it at the ticket gate, making it eligible for the fare discount service!
For details on the PiTaPa overview, please check the Surutto KANSAI website.
PiTaPa (IC commuter pass)
3 benefits of PiTaPa subscription service
1. No need to worry about losing your commuter pass - it can be reissued even if it is lost or stolen!
2. Pay commuter pass fares easily with PiTaPa! The fare will be withdrawed from your designated financial institution account at a later date!
3. Even if you ride outside the IC commuter pass section, it will automatically pay for it at the ticket gate, making it eligible for the fare discount service!
How to purchace
There are two ways to purchase PiTaPa (IC commuter pass).
(1) Purchase at the commuter pass counter.
(2) Purchase at a ticket vending machine (pink ticket vending machine) that sells PiTaPa (IC commuter pass).
To purchase an IC commuter pass, you need a PiTaPa card that can print commuter pass information in advance.
Please see here for notes on purchasing and using PiTaPa (IC commuter pass).
If the ticket is issued by credit card payment on the Semboku Rapid Railway, it cannot be reissued.
Available tickets
Commuter pass/Student commuter pass (adults/children)
* Discounts for people with disabilities and student commuter passes for practical training are excluded.
Available Areas
1. Nankai Electric Railway stations
2. Nankai Electric Railway - Semboku Rapid Railway (Connecting at Nakamozu)
3. Nankai Electric Railway - JR West (Connecting at Shin-Imamiya, Mikunigaoka, Hagoromo, Rinku-Town, Hashimoto, Wakayamashi)
4. Nankai Electric Railway - Osaka Metro (Connecting at Namba, Tengachaya, and Nakamozu)
5. Nankai Electric Railway - Osaka Metro - Keihan (Connecting at Namba/Yodoyabashi, Tengachaya/Kitahama)
6. Nankai Electric Railway - Osaka Metro - Hankyu (Connecting at Namba/Osaka Umeda, Tengachaya/Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome)
7. Nankai Electric Railway - Osaka Metro - Hanshin (Connecting at Namba and Osaka Umeda)
8. Nankai Electric Railway - Osaka Metro - Kintetsu (Connecting at Tengachaya and Nipponbashi)
9. Nankai Electric Railway - Hanshin (Connecting at Namba)
10. Nankai Electric Railway - Kintetsu (Connecting at Namba, Kawachinagano)
11. Nankai Electric Railway - JR West - Keihan (Connecting at Shin-Imamiya/Kyobashi)
Some passes are unavailable depending on the section, route, and ticket type of the contact commuter pass.
Valid Period
1 month, 3 months, 6 months
Sales amount
IC commuter passes and magnetic commuter passes are the same price. Please refer to the "Search Train Fare" page. (You cannot search for other companies' lines (excluding Semboku Rapid Railway).)
Release Date
Both new and recurring passes will go on sale 14 days before the start date of validity.
If the commuter pass in use is issued by another company's line, it cannot be reissued.
If the ticket is issued by credit card payment on the Semboku Rapid Railway, it cannot be reissued.
How to Pay
1．Cash
2．PiTaPa
3．Credit card (excluding some cards)
* You need to enter your PIN.
Other notes
1. Stopover
You can get off the train as long as it is within the valid section of the IC commuter pass.
2. Riding Over
If you transfer outside the valid section of your IC commuter pass, the normal passenger fare for the section you have crossed over will be debited from your designated financial institution account (post-pay).
* Subject to usage discounts offered by Nankai Electric Railway.
3. If you lose your IC commuter pass
If your IC commuter pass is lost or stolen, we will reissue the lost IC commuter pass as a magnetic commuter pass or a special boarding pass following the prescribed procedures.
For details, please see the "IC commuter pass - Lost reissue" page.
4. Change a magnetic commuter pass to an IC commuter pass *No fees required
Bring your magnetic commuter pass and PiTaPa, fill out the prescribed application form, and come to the Nankai Electric Railway commuter pass sales counter.
If you want to change to an IC commuter pass, you need to apply for a Minapita (PiTaPa) card first.
Commuter passes issued by other companies cannot be transferred.
Excludes commuter passes between Nankai Electric Railway and Nankai Bus.
Discounts for persons with disabilities and student commuter passes for practical training are excluded.
Inquiries about PiTaPa
Nankai Electric Railway Pitapa Counter (JP only) 06-6644-7247
Monday-Friday 9:00-17:50 (excluding public holidays, May 1, Aug 14, Dec 30-Jan 3)
Commuter pass
Commuter Pass Office List
PiTaPa (IC commuter pass)
ICOCA (IC commuter pass)
Train/Bus connection commuter pass
Commuter Limited Express Ticket / Commuter Seat Reserved Ticket
IC commuter pass - Precautions for purchase and use
IC commuter pass - Lost reissue
How to use the commuter pass counter and ticket vending machine
Refund of commuter pass
