TRAIN PASSES

The JR Group Regional Pass offers unlimited travel within a specific area or route; it is more affordable than the nationwide Japan Rail Pass, offering excellent value for money.

Before considering regional passes, we suggest first checking with us to see which pass best suits your trip.

Check out the available Regional Passes and their validity periods below:

Hokkaido Rail Pass

The JR Hokkaido Pass is perfect for travelers wishing to explore the Hokkaido region.

Enjoy the freshest, finest sashimi, have lunch in Otaru, stroll through the lavender fields of Furano, attend the Sapporo Snow Festival, or enjoy the powder snow at one of the many winter resorts. These are just a few of the possibilities!

Available passes: 3, 5, or 7 consecutive days

What is included in the pass?

• This pass is valid for unlimited travel on all JR Hokkaido lines and train services, including limited express, express, and local trains.
• Local JR Hokkaido buses are included, such as the JR bus in Sapporo.

Osaka – Tokyo Hokuriku Arch Pass

The Osaka-Tokyo Hokuriku Arch Pass is a slightly more affordable alternative to the Japan Rail Pass for travelers who want to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka while making a stop in the Hokuriku region—such as in Nagano, Kanazawa, or Karuizawa.

Available passes: 7 consecutive days

What is included in the pass?

• Unlimited travel on the Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo to Kanazawa), using reserved seats in ordinary cars. This includes the super-fast Kagayaki Shinkansen.
• Travel on limited express trains, local trains, and all Tokyo Monorail lines within the designated usage area.
• Local travel on JR lines in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.

Alpine – Takayama – Matsumoto Tourist Pass

This pass is a great deal for travelers exploring the Japanese Alps. It includes travel on the famous Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and offers excellent value compared to purchasing standard tickets.

Pass duration: 5 consecutive days

What is included in the pass?

• The pass includes unlimited travel in non-reserved seats on the JR Chuo Main Line (Nagoya – Matsumoto), the JR Oito Line (Matsumoto – Shinano-Omachi), and the JR Takayama Line (Toyama – Nagoya).
• Unlimited travel on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
• Non-reserved seating on Toyama Chiho Railway limited express trains between Dentetsu-Toyama Station and Tateyama Station.

Fuji – Shizuoka Tourist Pass

Looking for that perfect photo of Mount Fuji? The Mount Fuji-Shizuoka Area Tourist Pass is the best option for exploring the Mount Fuji area. It offers a highly cost-effective solution that includes various transportation options.

Pass duration: 3 consecutive days

What is included in the pass?

• Travel on the following JR lines using non-reserved seats:
  1. Tokaido Main Line between: Atami Station – Toyohashi Station
  2. Gotenba Line between: Numazu Station – Matsuda Station
  3. Minobu Line between: Fuji Station – Shimobe-onsen Station
• Izu-hakone Railway between: Mishima Station – Shuzenji Station
• Bus Lines:
  1. Fujikyuko Bus: Gotemba Station – Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba Station – Kawaguchiko Station, Gotemba Station – GrinPa, Shin-Fuji Station – Mt. Fuji Station, Shin-Fuji Station – Fuji Station (South Exit)
  2. Tokai Bus: Mishima Station – Yamanaka Castle Ruins, Numazu Station – Numazu Minato Shinsenkan, Shuzenji Station – Shuzenji Onsen, Shuzenji Station – Toi Port
  3. Izuhakone Bus: Numazu Station – Numazu Port, Izunagaoka Station – IZU-MITO Sea Paradise, Shuzenji Station – Shuzenji Onsen
  4. Shizutetsu Justline: Shimizu Ekimae – Miho Marine Science Museum (Tokai University)
  5. Entetsu Bus: Hamamatsu Station – Nakatajima Shako, Hamamatsu Station – Kanzanji Onsen (Hamanako Garden Park)
• Ferry:
  S-Pulse Dream Ferry: between Shimizu Port – Toi Port, Shimizu Port Bay Cruise

Please note!

• Shinkansen and overnight trains are not included.
• Limited express trains with reserved seating only, such as the Asagiri train, are not included.
• Water buses are not included.
• The pass does not include travel to nearby major cities such as Tokyo or Nagoya. Local lines are a low-cost option for traveling to the Fuji area.

Ise – Kumano – Wakayama Tourist Pass

This route is a hidden gem for those wishing to explore less-traveled paths. The pass provides access to the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route and is valid for travel between Nagoya, Ise, Kumano, Wakayama, Kyoto, and Osaka.

Available passes: 5 consecutive days

What is included in the pass?

• Unlimited travel in non-reserved seats on JR conventional lines between Nagoya, Matsusaka, Shingu, Kii-Katsuura, Shirahama, Wakayama, and Kansai Airport.
• The pass can be used up to 4 times to reserve seats for free on limited express trains, such as the Wide View Nanki, Kuroshio, and Express “Mie” services.
• Wakayama Electric Railway line between Wakayama and Kishi.
• Mie Kotsu buses: Geku-Naiku line, Ise/Futami/Toba sightseeing bus (“CAN Bus”), Owase Station – Washige, Owase Station – Segiyama – Kumano Kodo Center, Kumanoshi Station – Senmaida Entrance and Tori-toge.
• Kumano Kotsu buses: Katsuura Station – Nachisan, Shingu Station – Hongu Taisha (front), Shingu Station – Koguchi.
• “Ekirin-kun” bicycle rentals at Wakayama Station, Kii-Tanabe Station, and Shirahama Station.

Takayama – Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass

The Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass is an attractive option for travelers exploring the Hokuriku region. It covers travel from Kansai Airport to Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Takayama, Gero Onsen, and Nagoya.

Pass duration: 5 consecutive days

What is included in the pass?

• Non-reserved ordinary car seats on JR trains (both local and limited express) within the validity area. Includes the Thunderbird and Hida Wide View limited express trains.
• Non-reserved ordinary car seats on the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Toyama Station and Kanazawa Station.
• Nohi Bus/Toyama Chiho Railway/Hokutetsu Bus: Shirakawago/Kanazawa line and Takayama/Toyama line between Takayama Nohi Bus Center – Shirakawago – Kanazawa (with some exceptions; reservations required).
• Kaetsuno Bus: World Heritage Bus between Shirakawa-go and Shin-Takaoka Station.

Hiroshima – Yamaguchi Area Pass

The Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass covers travel between Hakata Station (Fukuoka) and Hiroshima. It offers a cost-effective option for travelers arriving in Fukuoka who wish to visit the Hiroshima and Yamaguchi areas.

Pass duration: 5 consecutive days

What is included in the pass?

• Shinkansen between Hakata and Mihara stations. Cities such as Yamaguchi and Hiroshima are on the route.
• Limited express trains and local trains within the validity area.
• JR WEST buses in Hiroshima, Kudamatsu, and between Shin-Yamaguchi and Hagi.
• Ferry to Miyajima.
• Free bicycle rental at stations where the “ekirin-kun” service is available.

Hokuriku Area Pass

The Hokuriku Area Pass is an attractive rail pass for exploring the Hokuriku region. It is excellent for visiting Kanazawa, Fukui, Toyama, and the Japanese Alps. It pairs well with the Kansai Wide Pass.

Pass duration: 4 consecutive days

What is included in the pass?

• Non-reserved seats on the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Kurobe-Unazuki Onsen stations.
• Non-reserved seats on limited express trains within the validity area.
• Local JR lines within the validity area.

Kansai Area Pass

The Kansai Area Pass is a regional pass covering unlimited travel on local JR lines and JR buses within the Kansai area. The Haruka Express between Kansai Airport and Kyoto is also included when using non-reserved seating.

Available passes: 1, 2, 3, and 4 consecutive days

What is included in the pass?

• Unlimited travel on local JR lines within the validity area.
• JR WEST local buses.
• Non-reserved seats on the Kansai-airport Express HARUKA.

Note!

• Shinkansen lines are not included.

Kansai WIDE Area Pass

The Kansai Wide Area Pass covers the greater Kansai region, Okayama, Takamatsu, Kinosaki Onsen, Amanohashidate, and the Wakayama area.

Available passes: 5 consecutive days

What is included in the pass?

• The Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Okayama.
• Limited Express trains (Haruka, Kuroshio, Thunderbird, Kounotori, Super Hakuto) within the pass’s validity area.
• Local JR lines and JR West buses.
• Wakayama Railway to Kishi Station.
• Kyoto Tango Railway to Amanohashidate.
• Free bicycle rental at stations offering the “Ekirin-Kun” service.

Note!

• Only non-reserved seats may be used.
• The Tokaido Shinkansen between Kyoto and Shin-Osaka is not included.
• An extra fee is required to travel on the Super Hakuto Limited Express train (between Kamigori and Tottori).