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Get hold of the Japan Rail Pass that provides access to various train services for 7, 14, or 21 days. This pass allows you to easily explore Japan, offering a hassle-free way to travel across the country.
Japan Rail Pass
Map highlighting JR West Kansai Area with cities Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Wakayama, and Otsu.
JR-West train traveling through rural Kansai with mountains in the background.
Osaka Castle with cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji in the background, Japan.
Train at a platform in a Japanese railway station, JR-West Kansai Rail Pass.
Pathway through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Japan, accessible with JR-West Kansai Rail Pass.
Visitor with camera exiting train in Osaka using JR-West Kansai Area Rail Pass.
Red bridge and waterfall in autumn foliage, Kansai, Japan, JR-West Kansai Rail Pass.
Japanese pagoda in Kyoto at twilight with traditional wooden buildings.
Train arriving at a platform in Kansai, Japan, for JR-West Kansai Rail Pass holders.
Osaka skyline with Osaka Castle and modern buildings at dusk.
Bustling Osaka street with Tsutenkaku Tower, vibrant signs, and people exploring shops.
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  • Say "I've been there" every time someone mentions Kansai, with this 1/2/3/4/5-day pass that lets you explore the entire region: Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, etc.

  • Enjoy unlimited rides on top-notch rail lines like the Kansai Airport Express Haruka, Rapid and Special Rapid Services, and JR-West trains.

  • Your pass is valid for 90 days, so no hurry. Couldn't use it? Get a full refund when it's still valid. Redeem it easily via ticketing machines.

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  • Say "I've been there" every time someone mentions Kansai, with this 1/2/3/4/5-day pass that lets you explore the entire region: Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, etc.

  • Enjoy unlimited rides on top-notch rail lines like the Kansai Airport Express Haruka, Rapid and Special Rapid Services, and JR-West trains.

  • Your pass is valid for 90 days, so no hurry. Couldn't use it? Get a full refund when it's still valid. Redeem it easily via ticketing machines.

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¥2,800
Japanese castle with cherry blossoms and illuminated pond in Kansai region.
Aerial view of Yoshino town with cherry blossoms and traditional buildings in Nara, Japan.
High-speed train on tracks in Kansai region, Japan, for 5 Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass.
Map of Kansai region with cities and landmarks for 5 Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass.
Rail map of JR Kansai Wide Area Pass routes, including Osaka, Kyoto, and Himeji.
Map highlighting JR Kansai Wide Area Pass coverage including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Okayama.
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  • Explore major and lesser-known cities around the Kansai region from Osaka and Kyoto to Okayama and Takamatsu.

  • Unlimited rides on the Sanyo Shinkansen, Express Trains, Rapid Services, and local trains for 5 consecutive days.

  • Skip the lines and quickly redeem your JR Pass via digital redemption machines at JR Pass ticket offices.

  • With a 90-day validity from the date of purchase, get enough time to plan your journey.

  • Click here for valid train routes.

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  • Explore major and lesser-known cities around the Kansai region from Osaka and Kyoto to Okayama and Takamatsu.

  • Unlimited rides on the Sanyo Shinkansen, Express Trains, Rapid Services, and local trains for 5 consecutive days.

  • Skip the lines and quickly redeem your JR Pass via digital redemption machines at JR Pass ticket offices.

  • With a 90-day validity from the date of purchase, get enough time to plan your journey.

  • Click here for valid train routes.

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¥12,000
Asian female tourist taking photos from train window with camera.
Bullet train arriving at Japanese station platform with station master nearby.
Woman on train using cellphone, seated by window with woven bag.
Friends with backpacks looking at train schedule in railway station.
Three people in traditional kimonos overlooking Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa, Japan.
Kenrokuen Garden with traditional yukitsuri ropes over trees and a reflective pond in Kanazawa, Japan.
Statue surrounded by trees in a Japanese garden, Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass.
Eiheiji Temple entrance with traditional wooden architecture surrounded by trees in Japan.
Traditional Japanese temple with autumn foliage in Kansai-Hokuriku area.
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  • 7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass gives you access to hassle-free transportation to the major cities of Kansai and Hokuriku.

  • With just one pass travel to any place like Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Kansai Airport, Himeji and Wakayama, Kanazawa and Joetsu-Myoko.

  • Gasp in awe as you visit iconic landmarks like the Kenrokuen Garden, Eiheiji Temple and the three important dinosaur museums in Katsuyama Fukui.

  • This Area Pass works for the Sanyo Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, Express Trains, and local trains, and is the easiest and fastest way to explore Kansai and Hokuriku.

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  • 7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass gives you access to hassle-free transportation to the major cities of Kansai and Hokuriku.

  • With just one pass travel to any place like Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Kansai Airport, Himeji and Wakayama, Kanazawa and Joetsu-Myoko.

  • Gasp in awe as you visit iconic landmarks like the Kenrokuen Garden, Eiheiji Temple and the three important dinosaur museums in Katsuyama Fukui.

  • This Area Pass works for the Sanyo Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, Express Trains, and local trains, and is the easiest and fastest way to explore Kansai and Hokuriku.

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¥19,000
Map of Japan highlighting regions covered by JR Pass: Kyushu, Shikoku, West, Central, East, and Hokkaido.
Japanese bullet train on a platform in Japan.
Japanese bullet trains on a platform in Tokyo station.
Asian woman gazing out train window at countryside scenery.
Osaka Castle surrounded by cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
Tokyo Tower illuminated at sunset with city skyline in the background.
Entrance gate of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan, with ornate wooden carvings and gold accents.
Ferry crossing Seto Inland Sea with mountains in the background, Japan.
Tokyo city buses at a busy intersection, part of the Greater Tokyo Pass experience.
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  • Travel all around Japan with the JR Pass – the golden ticket to seamless and budget-friendly travel across Japan.

  • Gain unlimited access to train rides & buses on JR lines and enjoy hassle-free access to Shinkansen trains & airport transfers on the Narita and Haruka Express.

  • Choose a 7/14/21 consecutive day pass to match your travel tempo and style. Lounge in the lively buzz of 2nd class or enjoy the wider legroom in 1st class.

  • Get your pass delivered to your doorstep, no matter where it is in the world. It'll reach you well before you travel to Japan.

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  • Travel all around Japan with the JR Pass – the golden ticket to seamless and budget-friendly travel across Japan.

  • Gain unlimited access to train rides & buses on JR lines and enjoy hassle-free access to Shinkansen trains & airport transfers on the Narita and Haruka Express.

  • Choose a 7/14/21 consecutive day pass to match your travel tempo and style. Lounge in the lively buzz of 2nd class or enjoy the wider legroom in 1st class.

  • Get your pass delivered to your doorstep, no matter where it is in the world. It'll reach you well before you travel to Japan.

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¥50,000
High-speed train on JR East line in Nagano, Niigata area.
Matsumoto-jō Castle surrounded by cherry blossoms in Matsumoto, Japan.
Bridge over clear river with mountain backdrop in Nagano, Japan.
Pagoda surrounded by cedar trees in Nagano forest, Japan.
Snow monkeys bathing in hot springs, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Nagano, Japan.
Extended validity
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  • Zoom around eastern Japan for 5 days on JR and select non-JR trains, exploring either the Nagano or Niigata areas.

  • Access world-class railway networks including Shinkansen, Narita Express, Tokyo Monorail and non JR trains in Izu and Nikko areas.

  • Visitors of Japan, this pass is just for you. Enjoy the best of what this country has to offer, choosing from passes to equally scenic regions.

  • Did you know that the Shinkansen bullet trains were first introduced to the world in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics?

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  • Zoom around eastern Japan for 5 days on JR and select non-JR trains, exploring either the Nagano or Niigata areas.

  • Access world-class railway networks including Shinkansen, Narita Express, Tokyo Monorail and non JR trains in Izu and Nikko areas.

  • Visitors of Japan, this pass is just for you. Enjoy the best of what this country has to offer, choosing from passes to equally scenic regions.

  • Did you know that the Shinkansen bullet trains were first introduced to the world in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics?

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¥27,293
Map highlighting JR Hokkaido Rail Pass destinations: Hokkaido, Hakodate, Otaru, Sapporo, Furano.
Blue train traveling through snowy Hokkaido landscape with JR logo.
Train traveling through snowy landscape in Hokkaido, Japan, using Hokkaido Rail Pass.
Train traveling through Hokkaido's lavender fields towards Noboribetsu.
Visitors walking along a snowy path in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, with steam rising from hot springs.
Otaru Canal in Hokkaido during winter evening with snow-covered banks and illuminated buildings.
Snow-capped Mount Yotei viewed from Lake Toya, Japan.
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  • Choose between 5 convenient 4/5/7/10-day passes to get around the Sapporo-Noboribetsu area, Sapporo-Furano area, or Hokkaido as a whole.

  • Enjoy unlimited access to numerous rail and bus options to get around Hokkaido, covering major cities including Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, and more.

  • Travel conveniently and comfortably on some of the world's best trains. Skip ticketing lines and redeem your pass instantly to get going.

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  • Choose between 5 convenient 4/5/7/10-day passes to get around the Sapporo-Noboribetsu area, Sapporo-Furano area, or Hokkaido as a whole.

  • Enjoy unlimited access to numerous rail and bus options to get around Hokkaido, covering major cities including Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, and more.

  • Travel conveniently and comfortably on some of the world's best trains. Skip ticketing lines and redeem your pass instantly to get going.

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¥22,000
Green train on JR North Kyushu Rail Pass route with mountain backdrop.
Children's play area with ball pit on JR North Kyushu Rail Pass train.
Train traveling along Kyushu coast with ocean view, JR North Kyushu Rail Pass.
Interior of JR North Kyushu train with wooden decor and large windows.
Train traveling through lush greenery in Kyushu, Japan, associated with JR North Kyushu Rail Pass.
Luxurious interior of a JR North Kyushu train with wooden decor and stained glass windows.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • Discover the island of Kyushu or as it is most commonly known the 'Land of Fire' with a rail pass and explore at your own pace.

  • Enjoy reserved and non-reserved seating across Shinkansen on express and local trains.

  • Choose between a 3 or 5-day pass to make the most of your time exploring active volcanoes, coastal cities, and heritage sites

  • Enjoy access to Kumamoto – known for Mount Aso, where one of the world's largest calderas lies.

  • Visit Nagasaki and get to see the site of the bombing during World War II and enjoy relaxing in offshore islands.

  • Get a chance to ride the Shinkansen – the fastest train in the world and other express trains.

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  • Discover the island of Kyushu or as it is most commonly known the 'Land of Fire' with a rail pass and explore at your own pace.

  • Enjoy reserved and non-reserved seating across Shinkansen on express and local trains.

  • Choose between a 3 or 5-day pass to make the most of your time exploring active volcanoes, coastal cities, and heritage sites

  • Enjoy access to Kumamoto – known for Mount Aso, where one of the world's largest calderas lies.

  • Visit Nagasaki and get to see the site of the bombing during World War II and enjoy relaxing in offshore islands.

  • Get a chance to ride the Shinkansen – the fastest train in the world and other express trains.

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¥15,000
High-speed train exiting tunnel in Hokuriku region, Japan.
Train journey through Hokuriku mountains with autumn foliage and turquoise river.
Rocky coastline of Tojinbo Cliffs in Hokuriku, Japan, with blue ocean waves.
Stone lantern and vibrant azaleas by the pond in Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa, Japan.
Traditional street in Kanazawa, Japan, with wooden buildings and glowing lanterns, part of Hokuriku Area Pass.
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  • Get unlimited access to JR trains in the region and buses between Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and Kanazawa with this 4-day Hokuriku area pass.

  • For four days, you can travel unrestricted throughout Hokuriku's major cities with this single rail pass.

  • Skip the lines and use the newly launched digital redemption machines to get your JR Pass.

  • Visit iconic landmarks like the Kenrokuen Garden, Eiheiji Temple, and the three dinosaur museums in Katsuyama Fukui.

  • With this pass, travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, express trains, and local trains, and explore Hokuriku at your own pace.

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  • Get unlimited access to JR trains in the region and buses between Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and Kanazawa with this 4-day Hokuriku area pass.

  • For four days, you can travel unrestricted throughout Hokuriku's major cities with this single rail pass.

  • Skip the lines and use the newly launched digital redemption machines to get your JR Pass.

  • Visit iconic landmarks like the Kenrokuen Garden, Eiheiji Temple, and the three dinosaur museums in Katsuyama Fukui.

  • With this pass, travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, express trains, and local trains, and explore Hokuriku at your own pace.

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¥7,000
Tourists viewing Yayoi Kusama's pumpkin sculpture on Naoshima Island, Japan.
JR train on tracks in Shikoku, Japan, part of the JR All Shikoku Rail Pass experience.
Train passing through lush forest in Shikoku, Japan, near a modern black house.
Seto Ohashi Bridge spanning over the Seto Inland Sea in Shikoku, Japan.
Matsuyama Castle on a hill with lush greenery, view from a wooden path, Shikoku, Japan.
Dogo Onsen Honkan in Matsuyama, Japan, illuminated at night with traditional rickshaws in front.
Dogo Onsen Honkan in Matsuyama, Japan, viewed from the street, part of JR All Shikoku Rail Pass tour.
Vine bridge in Iya Valley, Shikoku, Japan, surrounded by lush forest.
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  • Embark on a journey through the picturesque Shikoku region with the JR All Shikoku Rail Pass.

  • Enjoy unlimited non-reserved rides on JR Shikoku lines for 3, 4, 5, or 7 consecutive days while using this pass to explore the area at your own pace.

  • The pass also includes access to the Shodoshima Ferry passage between Takamatsu and Tonosho, as well as the Shodoshima Olive Bus line.

  • Take a ferry to the stunning Shodoshima Island or see the many shrines while traveling freely throughout the city on the bus.

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  • Embark on a journey through the picturesque Shikoku region with the JR All Shikoku Rail Pass.

  • Enjoy unlimited non-reserved rides on JR Shikoku lines for 3, 4, 5, or 7 consecutive days while using this pass to explore the area at your own pace.

  • The pass also includes access to the Shodoshima Ferry passage between Takamatsu and Tonosho, as well as the Shodoshima Olive Bus line.

  • Take a ferry to the stunning Shodoshima Island or see the many shrines while traveling freely throughout the city on the bus.

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¥9,000

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Bryant Vidal Hamlor
US

Bryant

United States
Jun 2024
4/5
The ability to get on and off the train was good. I thought the price of a two-day ticket was extremely affordable. It was somewhat confusing as a tourist to understand how the train lines differ. It was confusing to understand which lines were available to ride or where to exchange tickets.
YAT WAH LEE
CA

Yat

Canada
May 2024
4/5
Car was clean n right on schedule. The exchange of tickets n reservation was a bit complicated, but the price is of good value.
MARK YUKIO FUJITA
US

Mark

United States
Oct 2024
5/5
Great to reserve seats for each segment of travel The only down side was we could only book tickets 6 times with the machine then had to go to the ticket counter. Had to stand in line for over an hour one time. The machines should allow at least bookings before having to go to the counter
Marta Isabel Nabais Moreira
PT

Marta

Portugal
Jun 2024
5/5
Site easy to understand mainly what is included or not in the pass. also the purchacing experience was very easy and intuitive
Martha Wong Pui Chun

Martha

Nov 2022
4/5
So far so good but there was a little hassle in the beginning when I went to the JR station to exchange the email receipt with the Hokkaido rail pass. The staff found that the same name was printed for all 3 tickets even though I have emailed the names of all 3 passengers so she had to call the JR main office to confirm before printing it out which took quite some time and caused a delay in our itinerary.
Alex D.

Alex

Apr 2025
5/5
Amazing way to see Japan. Traveling by Shinkansen was an experience in itself. Highly recommend getting the Green Car if you want extra comfort.
Samantha G.

Samantha

Apr 2025
4/5
Activation at Narita Airport was quick. Staff spoke enough English to help us easily. Only suggestion: better signage at some stations.
Brandon Y.

Brandon

Apr 2025
5/5
Perfect for first-timers in Japan! The JR staff helped us understand the system really well. Trains were spotless and comfortable.
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