Hanica

Hanshin Bus hanica Guide

Hanica (stylized in lowercase as hanica) is an IC card used exclusively by Hankyu Bus [ja] and Hanshin Bus [ja] in the Kansai region in Japan.

History

The Hanica card was announced in February 2012 as a replacement for an older transit card called the "Surutto Kansai Card", and was designed to be interoperable on the Hanshin Bus, Hankyu Bus, and Hankyu Denen Bus systems. The card was formally introduced in April 2012.[1] It is a pre-paid IC card system, and 2,000 yen, 3,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 10,000 yen amounts can be stored on the card.[1][2]

In May 2014, Hanshin Bus announced that it would begin issuing commuter passes via the Hanica card system.[3] This change was implemented by June 2014, with sales of older commuter passes being discontinued.[4]

In February 2016, Hanica IC cards became able to be used interchangeably as commuter passes on Sakura Yamanami Bus, Hankyu Bus, and Hanshin Bus routes serving Nishinomiya in Hyōgo Prefecture, regardless of the issuing company. This was intended to improve convenience for riders by making it no longer necessary to purchase separate commuter passes from each company.[5] Discounted fares were implemented for elementary school students, as well as the general public on weekends only.[6]

On March 20, 2016, the Amagasaki Transportation Organization [ja] and the Amagasaki Transportation Service Corporation [ja] closed. Bus routes were transferred to Hanshin Bus.

In July 2017, Hankyu Bus introduced a limited edition set of themed Hanica cards in celebration of the company's 90th anniversary.[7][8]

In 2023, Hanshin Bus announced plans to raise fares for the first time since 1997, with premium rates for the Hanica card remaining unchanged. The fares were raised gradually throughout 2024 and 2025.[9]

Availability

Hanica is available to use on Hanshin Bus and Hankyu Bus.[10] It is not usable on the Hanshin Electric Railway, Hankyu Electric Railway, or JR West lines, and it cannot be used on airport buses, express buses, night buses, or tour buses.

Charging locations

Several stations are available to recharge Hanica cards:[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "阪急、阪神、阪急田園　バス３社共通ＩＣカード乗車券導入" [Introducing a common IC card ticket for Hankyu, Hanshin, and Hankyu Den-en Bus companies]. Busfan (in Japanese). 8 February 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  2. ^ "阪神バス株式会社". 阪神バス株式会社 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-06-28.
  3. ^ "阪神バス、定期券をICカード「hanica」で発売--紛失時の再発行が可能に" [Hanshin Bus to release commuter passes as "hanica" IC card - reissue possible in case of loss]. MyNavi.jp (in Japanese). 23 May 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  4. ^ "阪神バス、6/17から定期券をICカード「hanica」で販売開始 - 利便性が向上" [Hanshin Bus to start selling commuter passes with IC card "hanica" from June 17th]. MyNavi.jp. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  5. ^ "阪急・阪神バスがIC定期券の相互利用開始へ　西宮市内は「1枚」で" [Hankyu and Hanshin Bus to begin mutual use of IC commuter passes within Nishinomiya City]. Nishinomiya Keizai Biz (in Japanese). 22 January 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  6. ^ "運賃・企画乗車券" [Fares and Special Tickets]. Nishinomiya City Official Site (in Japanese). 3 September 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  7. ^ "阪急バス、創立90周年記念hanica…3000枚限定　7月24日より発売" [Hankyu Bus to release 90th anniversary hanica cards... Limited to 3,000 cards, on sale from July 24th]. Response.jp (in Japanese). 20 June 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  8. ^ "阪急バス 数量限定！ 創立90周年記念デザインのICカード「hanica」を7/24から発売" [Hankyu Bus to release limited quantities of the "hanica" IC card with a design commemorating the 90th anniversary of the company's founding from July 24th]. Bus Trip (Bushikaku.jp) (in Japanese). 19 June 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  9. ^ "阪神バスの「運賃値上げ」が正式に決まったみたい。2025年9月から「全線250円」へ" [Hanshin Bus's fare hike has been officially announced. From September 2025, the fare will be 250 yen for all routes.]. Kobe Journal (in Japanese). 29 March 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  10. ^ "阪神バス株式会社". 阪神バス株式会社 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-06-28.
  11. ^ "阪神バス株式会社". 阪神バス株式会社 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-06-28.

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