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Kitaca
is a rechargeable contactless smart card ticketing system for public transport in Sapporo, Japan. Hokkaidō Railway Company (JR Hokkaidō) introduced the system from October 25 2008. Its name means "the card of ", while 北 is also the first character of . 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. Usable area As of 2022, 55 stations in Sapporo area, including unmanned stations, accept Kitaca. *Hakodate Main Line: From Otaru to Iwamizawa **It's planned that Hakodate to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, and Iwamizawa to Asahikawa sections will also accept Kitaca by the Spring of 2024 *Chitose Line: From Shiroishi to Numanohata, and branch from Minami-Chitose to New Chitose Airport (the whole line) *Muroran Mai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitaca Card
is a rechargeable contactless smart card ticketing system for public transport in Sapporo, Japan. Hokkaidō Railway Company (JR Hokkaidō) introduced the system from October 25 2008. Its name means "the card of ", while 北 is also the first character of . Like other electronic fare collection systems in Japan, the card uses Radio Frequency Identification, RFID technology developed by Sony corporation known as FeliCa. The card has an official mascot of ''Ezo momonga (Siberian Flying Squirrel, Pteromys volans orii),'' a kind of flying squirrel found in Hokkaidō. The mascot is designed by Sora, an illustrator who lives in Sapporo. Usable area As of 2022, 55 stations in Sapporo area, including unmanned stations, accept Kitaca. *Hakodate Main Line: From Otaru Station, Otaru to Iwamizawa Station, Iwamizawa **It's planned that Hakodate Station, Hakodate to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, and Iwamizawa to Asahikawa Station, Asahikawa sections will also accept Kitac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitaca Readers
is a rechargeable contactless smart card ticketing system for public transport in Sapporo, Japan. Hokkaidō Railway Company (JR Hokkaidō) introduced the system from October 25 2008. Its name means "the card of ", while 北 is also the first character of . 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. Usable area As of 2022, 55 stations in Sapporo area, including unmanned stations, accept Kitaca. *Hakodate Main Line: From Otaru to Iwamizawa **It's planned that Hakodate to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, and Iwamizawa to Asahikawa sections will also accept Kitaca by the Spring of 2024 *Chitose Line: From Shiroishi to Numanohata, and branch from Minami-Chitose to New Chitose Airport (the whole line) *Muroran Mai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakodate Main Line
The is a railway line connecting the cities of Hakodate and Asahikawa via Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan. It is one of the trunk lines operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The Sawara Line, a 35 km loop line from Ōnuma to Mori opened in 1945, is included as part of the Hakodate Main Line. The Sapporo—Minami-Otaru section was the first railway line opened in Hokkaido (including the Minami-Otaru - Temiya Line to the Otaru Port). The line was extended as the first to connect to Hakodate, though today all Sapporo—Hakodate direct passenger and freight services travel via the Chitose and Muroran lines until rejoining the Hakodate line at Oshamambe Station. The Hokkaido Shinkansen route north of Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto approximately parallels the route of the Hakodate Main Line, with stations proposed to be built at Shin-Yakumo, Oshamambe, Kutchan, Shin-Otaru and Sapporo. On March 27, 2022, the municipals along the line agreed to abolish the section between Osh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FeliCa
FeliCa is a contactless Radio-frequency identification, RFID smart cards, smart card system from Sony in Japan, primarily used in electronic money cards. The name stands for ''Felicity Card''. First utilized in the Octopus card system in Hong Kong, the technology is used in a variety of cards also in countries such as Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Macau, the Philippines and the United States. Technology FeliCa's encryption key is dynamically generated each time mutual authentication is performed, preventing fraud such as impersonation. FeliCa is externally powered, i.e. it does not need a battery to operate. The card uses power supplied from the special FeliCa card reader when the card comes in range. When the data transfer is complete, the reader will stop the supply of power. FeliCa was proposed for ISO/IEC 14443 Type C but was rejected. However, ISO/IEC 18092 (Near Field Communication) uses some similar modulation methods. It uses Manchester code, Manchester coding at 212 kb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaidō Railway Company
The is one of the constituent companies of the Japan Railways Group (JR Group), and is often referred to using its official abbreviation of . It operates intercity and local rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart card ticketing system, in autumn 2008. At the time of its privatization in 1987, JR Hokkaido operated 21 railway lines totalling of narrow-gauge () track, as well as a ferry service to Aomori. Since then, that figure has dwindled to just below , as unprofitable lines have been shut down or spun off (in the case of the Hokkaidō Chihoku Kōgen Railway). The ferry service has also been replaced by the Seikan Tunnel. On 19 November 2016, JR Hokkaido's president announced plans to further rationalize its network by the withdrawal of services from up to 1,237 km, or about 50% of the current network, including closure of the remaining section of the Rumoi Main Line (the Rumoi - Mashike section closed on 4 December 2016), the Shin-Yuba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaidō-Iryōdaigaku Station
is a railway station on the Sasshō Line in Tōbetsu, Hokkaidō, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The station is numbered G14 and serves the Tōbetsu Campus of the Health Sciences University of Hokkaido (HSUH). Since the closure of the railway between Shin-Totsukawa and this station on May 7, 2020, it has been the northern terminus of the line. Lines Hokkaidō-Iryōdaigaku Station is served by the Sasshō Line (Gakuen Toshi Line) from . Station layout The station has two staggered side platforms serving two tracks. Both platforms can serve 6-car electrified trains. Platform 1 is the only track connected to the non-electrified single-track former section of the line towards Shin-Totsukawa; Platform 2 is a bay platform opened on 1 December 1995, serving the electrified line towards Sapporo. After the closure of the non-electrified section, both platforms serve trains towards Sapporo. The station has automated ticket machines and Kitaca card readers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sōen Station
is a railway station in Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The station is numbered S02. Lines Sōen Station is served by the Hakodate Main Line and also the Sasshō Line (Gakuentoshi Line) from Sapporo. Station layout The elevated station has two island platforms serving four tracks. The station has automated ticket machines, automated turnstiles which accept Kitaca, and a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office. Platforms Adjacent stations History The station opened on 1 June 1924. Electric services commenced on the Sasshō Line from 1 June 2012, following electrification of the line between Sapporo and . Surrounding area * JR Hokkaido Head Office * JR Freight Hokkaido branch * Sapporo City Hospital * Sapporo Racecourse * Sapporo City University See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiroishi Station (JR Hokkaido)
is a railway station in Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The station is numbered H03. Station layout The station consists of two island platforms (platforms 2/3 and 5/6) serving four tracks, with two additional through tracks (tracks 1 and 4). Previously, there was a side platform adjoining track 1, although it was fenced off as it was used only for freight services; this platform was removed during the construction of the current station building (completed in 2011). The station has automated ticket machines, automated turnstiles which accept Kitaca, and a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office. Platforms Adjacent stations Surrounding area * Sapporo-Shiroishi Bus Terminal * Sapporo-Shiroishi Post office See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otaru Station
is a railway station in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). It is numbered "S15". Lines Otaru Station is served by the Hakodate Main Line. Station layout The station consists of two island platforms serving four tracks. The station has automated ticket machines, automated turnstiles which accept Kitaca, and a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office. Platforms JR Hakodate-Main-Line Otaru Station Platform (Overall).jpg JR Hakodate-Main-Line Otaru Station Platform 1・2.jpg History Otaru Station opened on 28 June 1903. The station name was originally . The name was changed on 15 October 1904 to , on 15 December 1905 to and on 15 July 1920 to the present one. From 11 June 1900 to 14 July 1920, present-day Minami-Otaru Station was called Otaru Station. Surrounding area * Otaru Park * Otaru City Office * Otaru University of Commerce See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iwamizawa Station
is a railway station in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The station is numbered A13. Lines Iwamizawa Station is served by the Hakodate Main Line and Muroran Main Line. Station layout The station consists of one side platform and two island platforms serving five tracks. The station has automated ticket machines, automated turnstiles which accept Kitaca, and a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office. Platforms File:Iwamizawa-sta_track3-4.JPG, Platform 3-4 File:Iwamizawa-sta_gallery_east_2.JPG, The third-floor concourse File:Iwamizawast_01.jpg, The ticket office See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It ... References Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minami-Chitose Station
is a railway station in Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). Lines Minami-Chitose Station is served by the Chitose Line and Sekishō Line. The station is numbered "H14". Limited express trains * '' Ōzora'' ( - ) * '' Tokachi'' (Sapporo - ) * '' Hokuto'' ( - ) * ''Suzuran'' (Sapporo - ) Station layout The station consists of two island platforms serving four tracks, with the station situated above the tracks. The station has automated ticket machines, automated turnstiles which accept Kitaca, and a "Midori no Madoguchi , which stands for ''Multi Access (originally Magnetic-electronic Automatic) seat Reservation System'', is a train ticket reservation system used by the railway companies of former Japanese National Railways, currently Japan Railways Group (JR Grou ..." staffed ticket office. Platforms Adjacent stations References Minami-Chitose Station Railway stations in Japan opened in 1980 Chitose, Hokkaido ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Numanohata Station
is a railway station on the Chitose Line and Muroran Main Line in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The station is numbered "H17". Lines This station serves the Muroran Main and Chitose Lines. It is officially the terminus of the Chitose Line, although all trains terminate at Tomakomai Station. Station layout The station consists of one side platform and one island platform serving a total of three tracks. The station has automated ticket machines and Kitaca card readers (not equipped with regular ticket gates). The station is unattended. Platforms File:JR_Muroran-Main-Line%E3%83%BBChitose-Line_Numanohata_Station_Platform_%281%E3%83%BB2%29.jpg, The platforms History The station opened on 1 February 1898. See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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