Decide whether your tram rides fit one date or continue into the next morning. Paper tickets, screen-based apps and Pass Case use different boarding procedures.
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Who this guide is for: Visitors deciding whether afternoon arrivals need tram rides the following morning
Compare a one-day pass for one date with a 24-hour pass for use spanning dates. Neither is a bus pass.
Compare at a glance
| Option | Best fit | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Paper one-day · adult/child ¥600/¥300 | One-date sightseeing | Show the printed date when exiting |
| Jorudan one-day · adult/child ¥600/¥300 | One-date app users | Show the live ticket screen |
| Jorudan 24-hour · adult/child ¥700/¥350 | Rides across dates | 24 hours from activation |
| Pass Case one-day · adult ¥600 | Same-card/iPhone tapping | Adult only; tap on and off |
Calendar day and rolling 24 hours differ
A one-day pass covers the date of use; a 24-hour pass runs from activation. Starting at 16:00 and ending at 16:00 the next day is an illustration of validity, not overnight tram service. List your actual first and last rides and check operating hours.
Buy paper tickets before boarding
Paper one-day passes are not sold onboard. Buy ahead at tourist information, operator offices or participating hotels; non-guests should check hotel stock. Show the printed date on exit. Each person needs their own pass; sharing is prohibited.
Most apps use a screen, not a reader
The operator lists Jorudan, RYDE PASS, STLOCAL, my route and Pass Case. Except for Pass Case, show the ticket screen to the driver when exiting without touching the fare device. Finish installation and purchase before boarding. If you cannot show a completed ticket on exit, the ordinary fare is charged.
Pass Case uses the same purchase medium
Tap the card or iPhone used for purchase on boarding and alighting. A physical-card purchase cannot switch to that card’s Apple Pay version. The verified one-day product costs ¥600 for adults and has no child fare. One account/card cannot carry a group.
Check child fares and coupon validity separately
Elementary-school children and younger travel free on the third Sunday each month, according to the operator. Check the date before buying a child pass. Jorudan one-day coupons last the boarding date and next day; its 24-hour-pass coupons last the boarding date. Other apps may differ.
Read your purchase channel’s refund rules
Paper-ticket mistaken purchases can be refunded at operator offices through the previous day for ¥50 per ticket. The Pass Case one-day product allows cancellation before use on the selected date for ¥50; date changes close the previous day. Do not apply these terms to Jorudan or other apps.
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Before you book
- One date or rolling 24 hours
- Paper seller and printed date
- App installed and purchase complete
- Screen display or same-medium tapping
- Child free day and sales channel
- Separate coupon and refund periods
Common questions
Does a 24-hour pass cover two full calendar days?
No. It lasts 24 hours from activation, within actual operating hours. Check the last tram too.
Should I take the route 3 tram pictured?
It is tram 502 at Urakami Ekimae on 5 January 2023, not a guarantee of current allocation, readers or vehicles.
Sources and booking conditions
- www.naga-den.com — operator, destination or property information
- www.naga-den.com — operator, destination or property information
- ticket.jorudan.co.jp — operator, destination or property information
- www.smbc-card.com — operator, destination or property information
- www.naga-den.com — operator, destination or property information
English edition published 2026-10-15. Source review date inherited from the original guide: 2026-10-15. Editorial recommendations are not firsthand reviews or live quotes. Check current prices, availability and conditions before purchase.