由Pulsar株式會社營運的「自動販賣機JP」服務，已在富士山麓電氣鐵道公司營運的富士急行線下吉田站設置了一台商品販賣機。該站是通往深受外國遊客喜愛的新倉山淺間公園的最近車站，隨著遊客增加，站務員的業務負擔成為一項課題。透過將部分面對面銷售轉移至自動販賣機，旨在提高窗口業務效率並緩解擁擠。此販賣機可容納多種商品形狀，並簡化庫存管理，預計五月底後將支援無現金支付，以滿足入境旅客需求。其復古風格的外觀設計也與車站的歷史氛圍融為一體。
FACT BOX · 重點整理
- 來源：PR TIMES
- 分類：New Service Launch
常見問題
Why was a vending machine installed at Shimoyoshida Station?
It was installed to reduce the workload on station staff caused by an increase in tourists, particularly inbound visitors, and to streamline the sales process, ease congestion, and provide a smoother purchasing experience.
Where is the new railway goods vending machine located?
The vending machine is located at Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyu Line, in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
What kind of items does the vending machine sell?
It sells a variety of railway-themed merchandise, including stationery like pen cases, keychains, goshuincho (stamp books), and commemorative paper goods.
What are the key features of this vending machine?
Its main features include a flexible shelf layout to accommodate various product shapes, a display for easy inventory and sales management, and planned support for cashless and QR code payments to cater to inbound tourists.
What is unique about the vending machine's design?
The vending machine features a custom retro-style design created by a dedicated designer to harmonize with the warm, historic atmosphere of the station building.