What this is
Marking the 10th anniversary of through-service between Fukui Railway and Echizen Railway, this is a Dragonite-themed acrylic stand-style one-day unlimited pass — a collectible transit ticket that doubles as a display piece. Each of the five participating stations sells a different design, and an optional ¥300 display base lets you connect multiple passes together. It gives unlimited rides on both rail networks for one day of your choice within the validity period.
Who should go
Pokémon collectors and anime fans visiting Fukui Prefecture who want a functional souvenir that also covers a day of local rail travel. Not worth a dedicated trip from Tokyo, but a genuine find for anyone already in the region.
Good to know
Passes are sold directly at station ticket windows — no online purchase option is mentioned, so you must be physically present at one of the five participating stations. Cash is the safest payment assumption at smaller regional rail stations in Japan; bring yen. Each station stocks a different acrylic design, meaning a full set requires visiting all five locations across both rail lines. The optional display base (¥300) is sold separately and may not be available at every station, so ask when you purchase. The pass is valid for unlimited rides on both Fukui Railway and Echizen Railway lines for one calendar day of your choosing within the sales period — useful for exploring the Fukui area affordably.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.