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The JR Pass

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.
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Slide 1 of 11, Map highlighting JR West Kansai Area with cities Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Wakayama, and Otsu.
Map highlighting JR West Kansai Area with cities Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Wakayama, and Otsu.
Explore at your pace
  • 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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¥12,000
Slide 1 of 6, Japanese castle with cherry blossoms and illuminated pond in Kansai region.
Japanese castle with cherry blossoms and illuminated pond in Kansai region.
Explore at your pace
  • 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
Slide 1 of 9, Asian female tourist taking photos from train window with camera.
Asian female tourist taking photos from train window with camera.
Extended validity
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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
Slide 1 of 8, Shinkansen train passing with Mount Fuji in the background.
Shinkansen train passing with Mount Fuji in the background.
Extended validity
Explore at your pace
  • Enjoy unlimited travel for 3 consecutive days on eligible JR East trains, including reserved standard-class seats on limited express, express, and local services.

  • Travel on eligible Shinkansen services and access Fuji Kyuko, Izu Kyuko, Tokyo Monorail, Tokyo Rinkai, Joshin Dentetsu, and New Shuttle lines.

  • Ride eligible Tobu Mutual Direct Limited Express trains, including Nikko, Spacia Nikko, Kinugawa, and Spacia Kinugawa, at no extra base fare.

  • Choose between Adult (12+ years) and Child (6–11 years) passes to suit your travel needs.

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  • Enjoy unlimited travel for 3 consecutive days on eligible JR East trains, including reserved standard-class seats on limited express, express, and local services.

  • Travel on eligible Shinkansen services and access Fuji Kyuko, Izu Kyuko, Tokyo Monorail, Tokyo Rinkai, Joshin Dentetsu, and New Shuttle lines.

  • Ride eligible Tobu Mutual Direct Limited Express trains, including Nikko, Spacia Nikko, Kinugawa, and Spacia Kinugawa, at no extra base fare.

  • Choose between Adult (12+ years) and Child (6–11 years) passes to suit your travel needs.

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¥16,500
Slide 1 of 7, Shinkansen bullet train traveling through Hiroshima, Japan, on a sunny day.
Shinkansen bullet train traveling through Hiroshima, Japan, on a sunny day.
Extended validity
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  • With a 5-day JR Hiroshima-Yamaguchi area pass, get unlimited rides aboard the super-fast bullet trains in Japan.

  • Get bullet trains like the Sanyo Shinkansen (Mihara - Hakata), express trains, and local trains at your service.

  • Set off to discover the cities of Hagi, Onomichi, and more in the Hiroshima-Yamaguchi prefecture.

  • Jump aboard the Hello Kitty Shinkansen and be awed by its colorful interiors and adorable purple seats.

  • Get 6 reserved seats on the trains, with access to rapid services, West Miyajima Ferry, and the Chugoku bus route.

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  • With a 5-day JR Hiroshima-Yamaguchi area pass, get unlimited rides aboard the super-fast bullet trains in Japan.

  • Get bullet trains like the Sanyo Shinkansen (Mihara - Hakata), express trains, and local trains at your service.

  • Set off to discover the cities of Hagi, Onomichi, and more in the Hiroshima-Yamaguchi prefecture.

  • Jump aboard the Hello Kitty Shinkansen and be awed by its colorful interiors and adorable purple seats.

  • Get 6 reserved seats on the trains, with access to rapid services, West Miyajima Ferry, and the Chugoku bus route.

from
¥15,000
Slide 1 of 6, Green train on JR North Kyushu Rail Pass route with mountain backdrop.
Green train on JR North Kyushu Rail Pass route with mountain backdrop.
Extended validity
Explore at your pace
  • 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.

from
¥15,000
Slide 1 of 5, High-speed train exiting tunnel in Hokuriku region, Japan.
High-speed train exiting tunnel in Hokuriku region, Japan.
Extended validity
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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.

from
¥7,000
Slide 1 of 8, Tourists viewing Yayoi Kusama's pumpkin sculpture on Naoshima Island, Japan.
Tourists viewing Yayoi Kusama's pumpkin sculpture on Naoshima Island, Japan.
Extended validity
Explore at your pace
  • Explore Shikoku with the ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass, offering unlimited travel on eligible rail and tram networks for 3 or 7 days.

  • Travel across all JR Shikoku lines, including limited express, rapid, and local trains, using non-reserved seats.

  • Ride all Tosa Kuroshio Railway lines, including eligible limited express, rapid, and local train services.

  • Access all rail and tram lines operated by Asa Kaigan Railway, Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad (Kotoden), and Tosaden Kotsu.

  • Choose a 3-day or 7-day pass to match your Shikoku itinerary and travel plans.

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  • Explore Shikoku with the ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass, offering unlimited travel on eligible rail and tram networks for 3 or 7 days.

  • Travel across all JR Shikoku lines, including limited express, rapid, and local trains, using non-reserved seats.

  • Ride all Tosa Kuroshio Railway lines, including eligible limited express, rapid, and local train services.

  • Access all rail and tram lines operated by Asa Kaigan Railway, Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad (Kotoden), and Tosaden Kotsu.

  • Choose a 3-day or 7-day pass to match your Shikoku itinerary and travel plans.

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¥12,000
Slide 1 of 8, Map highlighting Kyushu region in Japan with cities for JR Kyushu Rail Pass.
Map highlighting Kyushu region in Japan with cities for JR Kyushu Rail Pass.
Extended validity
Explore at your pace
  • Spend 3, 5, or 7 consecutive days getting to know Japan's southernmost island better. Travel via trains, local and express trains exploring Kyushu – north, south or all of it,

  • Exclusive to tourists, this pass boosts connectivity tremendously, granting access to Shimonoseki, local trains, express trains, and bullet trains of the Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo line.

  • Explore Kyushu to your heart's content without worrying about transport: visit beautiful castles like Kumamoto and mighty volcanoes like Mount Aso.

More details
  • Spend 3, 5, or 7 consecutive days getting to know Japan's southernmost island better. Travel via trains, local and express trains exploring Kyushu – north, south or all of it,

  • Exclusive to tourists, this pass boosts connectivity tremendously, granting access to Shimonoseki, local trains, express trains, and bullet trains of the Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo line.

  • Explore Kyushu to your heart's content without worrying about transport: visit beautiful castles like Kumamoto and mighty volcanoes like Mount Aso.

from
¥12,000

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