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Arakawa City Tokyo Silver Pass Purchase Subsidy

シルバーパス購入費助成

In short: ¥11,000 back for people 70+ who bought the ¥12,000/¥13,000 Tokyo Silver Pass.Arakawa address, 70 or older, bought a Silver Pass valid to 30 Sep 2027 for ¥12,000 or ¥13,000, and pays resident tax this year with prior-year total income over ¥1.35M. Not for ¥1,000/¥2,000 passes, refunded passes, or if you got a similar subsidy before moving in.(Source: www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Passes valid to 30 Sep 2027. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a028/silverpass/kokuti.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • Arakawa address, 70 or older, bought a Silver Pass valid to 30 Sep 2027 for ¥12,000 or ¥13,000, and pays resident tax this year with prior-year total income over ¥1.35M. Not for ¥1,000/¥2,000 passes, refunded passes, or if you got a similar subsidy before moving in. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

Age

70+. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Income

Resident-tax payer, total income over ¥1.35M. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Arakawa City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.

Residence status

Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.

Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.

Where to apply

Find addresses in the office finder.

Deadlines

  • By the pass expiry date (postmark). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Documents

  • Copy of the pass; if you moved in on/after 2 Jan 2026, a FY2026 resident tax certificate showing total income. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Key details

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、シルバーパス購入費助成について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。

Hello. I would like to ask about "シルバーパス購入費助成". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?

すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。

Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.

Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?

Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.