Japan Rail 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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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.

JR West Kansai Area Rail Pass

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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.

5 Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass

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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.
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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

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.

7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass

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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 highlighting JR Hokkaido Rail Pass destinations: Hokkaido, Hakodate, Otaru, Sapporo, Furano.

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.

JR Hokkaido Rail Pass

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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

Shinkansen bullet train traveling through Hiroshima, Japan, on a sunny day.

Pagoda with Mount Fuji in the background, view from Chureito Pagoda, Japan.

Boat tour near Itsukushima Shrine's torii gate, Hiroshima, Japan.

Ferry crossing Seto Inland Sea with Hiroshima cityscape and mountains in background.

Hiroshima Seto Inland Sea view with islands and distant mountains.

Hiroshima Castle with a statue and colorful flowers in the foreground, Japan.

Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima, Japan, with traditional architecture and surrounding mountains.

5 Day JR Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass

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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.

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¥15,000

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.

Northern Kyushu Area Pass

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.

4 Day 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.

Vine bridge in Iya Valley, Shikoku, Japan, surrounded by lush forest.

JR All Shikoku Rail Pass

Extended validity

Flexible duration

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

Map highlighting Kyushu region in Japan with cities for JR Kyushu Rail Pass.

Colorful train interior with patterned seats and wooden decor, Kyushu, Japan.

JR train traveling through Kyushu with mountains in the background.

Luxurious interior of a vintage train in Kyushu, Japan, featuring stained glass and wooden decor.

Scenic train journey along Kyushu coast with ocean view, All Kyushu Area Pass.

Scenic train interior with wooden seating and large windows in Kyushu, Japan.

Kyushu Area JR train traveling through lush green forest.

JR Kyushu Rail Pass

Extended validity

Flexible duration

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.

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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.

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¥12,000

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