Kitaca
Smart card ticketing system used in Sapporo, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kitaca (キタカ, Kitaka) is a rechargeable contactless smart card ticketing system for public transport in Sapporo, Japan. Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) introduced the system from October 25, 2008. Its name means "the card of north (北, kita)", while 北 is also the first character of Hokkaidō (北海道). Like other electronic fare collection systems in Japan, the card uses RFID technology developed by Sony corporation known as FeliCa. The card has an official mascot of Ezo momonga (Pteromys volans orii), a kind of flying squirrel found in Hokkaidō. The mascot is designed by Sora, an illustrator who lives in Sapporo.[1]
Quick Facts Location, Launched ...
Location | Usable nationwide Distributed in Hokkaido |
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Launched | October 25, 2008 (15 years ago) |
Operator | Hokkaido Railway Company |
Manager | Hokkaido Railway Company |
Currency | Japanese yen |
Stored-value | Pay as you go |
Auto recharge | None |
Unlimited use | None (Other non-related unlimited use passes available) |
Validity |
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Website | www |
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