KYOTO, Japan – Anime enthusiasts can now travel through Kyoto’s subway system with a special souvenir, thanks to a collaboration for the “Prince of Tennis” exhibition. A postcard-style subway one-day ticket featuring beloved characters is now on sale.
“Prince of Tennis” Exhibition Ticket Offers Kyoto Subway Access
A limited-edition subway pass, featuring characters from the “Prince of Tennis” anime, is available for purchase in Kyoto.
The distinctive ticket showcases Ryoma and his friends adorned in kimonos, set against the backdrop of the historic Ninomaru Goten at Former Rikui Nijo Castle. This unique pass grants unlimited travel on all Kyoto Municipal Subway lines for a single day. Holders can also look forward to special benefits at key tourist spots situated along the subway routes on their day of use.
Key Takeaways:
- A postcard-style subway one-day ticket is available for the “Prince of Tennis” Exhibition in Kyoto.
- The ticket features characters in kimonos with Nijo Castle as the background.
- It offers one day of unlimited travel on all Kyoto Municipal Subway lines.
- Special benefits are provided at major tourist facilities along the subway lines for ticket holders.
- Sales run from August 22 to September 22, 2025, with a validity period extending to September 30, 2025.
Ticket Details and Sales Information
The release period for this special ticket is from Friday, August 22, to Monday, September 22, 2025, with sales scheduled to end once supplies are exhausted. The ticket is priced at 800 yen for adults and is not available for children. Its validity period extends from Friday, August 22, to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, and it is valid for one day as indicated by the user.
Purchases can be made at several locations within Kyoto:
- City bus/Kyoto Station Information Center (inside the Bus General Information Center), open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- City bus and subway Kotochika Kyoto Information Center (next to the central ticket gate of Kyoto Station, subway), open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Shuttle pass sales office (near entrance 4 inside the subway station), open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Use the Ticket
To use the ticket, passengers should present it to the staff at a manned ticket gate rather than passing through automatic gates. For stations that are more remote, such as Imadegawa Station, Nijo Station, Kyoto City Hall Mae Station, Sanjo Keihan Station, and Yamashina Station, present the ticket to the station attendant via the ticket gate intercom.
Inquiries can be directed to the Kyoto City Transportation Bureau Planning and General Affairs Department Sales Promotion Division at TEL: 075-863-5065.
Additionally, character photo spots will be established at Nijojomae Subway Station across its three entrances and exits during the exhibition period, offering fans another opportunity to engage with the popular anime.
