How to Purchase a Commuter Pass

Find out where to buy your commuter pass and what to prepare on your student ID before purchasing it.

Where and how to purchase your pass

For the Faculty of Science and Technology at Saitama Hatoyama Campus in academic year 2025, JR and private railway commuter passes can be purchased at a major station along your commuting route. Complete the station's commuter pass purchase application form and submit it at the station counter together with your student ID.

For the Faculty of Engineering at Tokyo Senju Campus in academic year 2025, purchase the bus or other non-rail section between your residence and the nearest station from the relevant bus company or provider. Purchase the railway section at either the nearest station to your residence or the university-designated nearest station.

For the School of System Design and Technology at Tokyo Senju Campus in academic year 2026, complete the commuter pass purchase application form at either the nearest station to your residence or the university-designated nearest station, and present your student ID when purchasing the pass.

Student ID requirements

For the Faculty of Engineering, Second Division, at Tokyo Senju Campus in academic year 2026, the sticker on the back of your student ID serves as your certificate of commuting status when purchasing a commuter pass until graduation.

For the School of System Design and Technology at Tokyo Senju Campus in academic year 2026, you must write your current address and commuting route on the sticker on the back of your student ID before purchasing a commuter pass.

Official sources

The following official Tokyo Denki University materials were used to prepare this page.