Arakawa CityOlder people
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
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] |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not 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 type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not 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
- By post or online form. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
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
- ¥11,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
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.