RAIL PASSES & LOCAL TICKETS

Japan rail passes & local tickets

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7, 14 or 21 days

Japan Rail Pass

A nationwide pass jointly offered by six JR companies. Nozomi and Mizuho require a separate special ticket.

Key restrictions
A separate special ticket is required for Nozomi and Mizuho.
Eligibility
Temporary Visitor entrants or eligible Japanese nationals living abroad with additional documents.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

5, 7 or 10 consecutive days

Hokkaido Rail Pass

JR Hokkaido lines, excluding the Hokkaido Shinkansen, plus designated JR bus routes.

Key restrictions
The Hokkaido Shinkansen, South Hokkaido Railway, Sapporo streetcars and subway are excluded. Only designated bus routes are covered; check the operator map.
Eligibility
For travelers holding a passport issued by a country other than Japan; the original passport must be presented for purchase and use.
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4 consecutive days

Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass

This 4-consecutive-day pass covers designated JR routes linking New Chitose Airport, Minami-Chitose, Sapporo and Otaru with the Noboribetsu direction. The map shows coverage to Shiraoi; Toya is outside the area.

Key restrictions
Toya is outside the area. Buses between Noboribetsu Station and the hot-spring district, JR Hokkaido buses, Sapporo streetcars and subway are excluded; travel beyond the pass area requires separate fare and limited-express charges.
Eligibility
For travelers with a passport issued outside Japan. Obtain a reserved-seat ticket before boarding and carry the original passport.
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4 consecutive days

Sapporo-Furano Area Pass

This 4-consecutive-day pass covers designated JR routes from New Chitose Airport, Sapporo and Otaru toward Takikawa, Asahikawa, Biei and Furano. Tomamu is outside the mapped area.

Key restrictions
Tomamu, buses to sightseeing spots, JR Hokkaido buses, Sapporo streetcars and subway are excluded. Separate fare and limited-express charges apply outside the designated area.
Eligibility
Holders of a valid passport issued outside Japan.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

5 or 10 consecutive days

JR EAST PASS

JR East and designated partner lines for trips toward Aomori, Sendai, Nagano and Niigata.

Key restrictions
The Tokaido Shinkansen, Izu Kyuko and Fujikyu Railway are excluded.
Eligibility
Holders of passports issued outside Japan; Temporary Visitor status is not required.
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3 consecutive days

JR TOKYO Wide Pass

Use designated JR and partner railway lines around Tokyo in ordinary cars.

Key restrictions
The Tokaido Shinkansen is excluded; some Fujikyu reserved seats cost extra.
Eligibility
Non-Japanese nationals with a valid passport issued outside Japan.
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6 consecutive days

JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

Use designated JR East and southern Hokkaido routes, including Hakodate, Sapporo and Otaru.

Key restrictions
It does not cover all Hokkaido; the Tokaido Shinkansen and South Hokkaido Railway Line are excluded.
Eligibility
Holders of passports issued outside Japan.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

6 consecutive days

JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

Use designated JR routes in Tohoku and southern Hokkaido, including Hakodate, Sapporo and Otaru.

Key restrictions
The South Hokkaido Railway Line is excluded.
Eligibility
Holders of passports issued outside Japan.
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7 consecutive days

Hokuriku Arch Pass

Use designated routes between Tokyo, Hokuriku, Kyoto and Osaka.

Key restrictions
Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen are excluded. Travel is limited to the designated route via Hokuriku.
Eligibility
For non-Japanese citizens residing outside Japan, holding a foreign-government passport and entering under the Temporary Visitor status. Carry the passport for inspection while using the pass.
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5 consecutive days

Kansai WIDE Area Pass

Use designated routes from Kansai toward Okayama, Tottori and Takamatsu.

Key restrictions
The Sanyo Shinkansen is covered only between Shin-Osaka and Okayama; the Tokaido Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka–Tokyo) and Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata–Kagoshima-Chuo) are excluded. Only designated local WEST JAPAN JR BUS routes are included; highway buses are excluded.
Eligibility
For non-Japanese citizens residing outside Japan, holding a foreign-government passport and entering under the Temporary Visitor status. Carry the passport for inspection while using the pass.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

5 consecutive days

Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass

Use designated routes between Kansai and Hiroshima; the Sanyo Shinkansen section is Shin-Osaka–Hiroshima.

Key restrictions
Only the Sanyo Shinkansen section within the pass area is covered; the Tokaido and Kyushu Shinkansen are excluded. Reserve seats before boarding; trains with all-reserved seating require a reservation.
Eligibility
For non-Japanese citizens residing outside Japan, holding a foreign-government passport and entering under the Temporary Visitor status. Carry the passport for inspection while using the pass.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

7 consecutive days

Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass

Use designated routes in Kansai and Hokuriku.

Key restrictions
The Hokuriku Shinkansen is covered only Tsuruga–Joetsu-Myoko and the Sanyo Shinkansen only Shin-Osaka–Okayama. Tokaido Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen toward Tokyo, and Sanyo Shinkansen Okayama–Hakata are excluded; Hapi-Line Fukui and Ainokaze Toyama Railway are limited to local trains between the specified endpoint stations.
Eligibility
For non-Japanese citizens residing outside Japan, holding a foreign-government passport and entering under the Temporary Visitor status. Carry the passport for inspection while using the pass.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

7 consecutive days

Sanyo-San’in Area Pass

Use designated routes, including the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hakata.

Key restrictions
The Tokaido Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka–Tokyo) and Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata–Kagoshima-Chuo) are excluded. Only designated WEST JAPAN JR BUS local routes within the valid area are covered; highway buses are not included.
Eligibility
For non-Japanese citizens residing outside Japan, holding a foreign-government passport and entering under the Temporary Visitor status. Carry the passport for inspection while using the pass.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

5 consecutive days

Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass

Use designated routes in the Okayama, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi area.

Key restrictions
The Sanyo Shinkansen is covered only Okayama–Hakata; Shin-Osaka–Okayama is excluded. Conventional lines on Kyushu Island and the Tokaido Shinkansen are not covered.
Eligibility
For non-Japanese citizens residing outside Japan, holding a foreign-government passport and entering under the Temporary Visitor status. Carry the passport for inspection while using the pass.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

7 consecutive days

JR-WEST All Area Pass

Use designated JR West railway, bus and ferry routes.

Key restrictions
The Tokaido Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka–Tokyo) and Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata–Kagoshima-Chuo) are excluded. Railways and buses outside designated coverage are not included, and Special Rapid A-Seat requires a separate charge.
Eligibility
For non-Japanese citizens residing outside Japan, holding a foreign-government passport and entering under the Temporary Visitor status. Carry the passport for inspection while using the pass.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

3 consecutive days

Kansai WIDE Area Excursion Pass

A separate pass for designated Kansai, Okayama and Tottori routes.

Key restrictions
Its duration and eligibility differ from the standard Kansai WIDE Pass.
Eligibility
For holders of non-Japanese passports, regardless of visa or residence status. Temporary Visitor status is not required.
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1 to 4 days

WEST QR Kansai Area Pass

Use a QR ticket on designated JR local trains and the Haruka.

Key restrictions
The Shinkansen cannot be used even with an additional fare; other limited-express/Green Car use requires separate tickets. HARUKA reserved seating is limited to two uses, and the QR pass is non-refundable after activation.
Eligibility
For non-Japanese citizens residing outside Japan, holding a foreign-government passport and entering under the Temporary Visitor status. Carry the passport for inspection while using the pass.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

3 consecutive days

WEST QR Kansai Mini Pass

Use a QR ticket on designated JR local, rapid and special rapid trains.

Key restrictions
The Shinkansen is excluded; limited-express trains including HARUKA require a separate limited-express ticket. Green Cars and paid A-Seat also require extra charges, and the QR pass cannot be refunded after activation.
Eligibility
For non-Japanese citizens residing outside Japan, holding a foreign-government passport and entering under the Temporary Visitor status. Carry the passport for inspection while using the pass.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

3, 5 or 7 consecutive days

All Kyushu Rail Pass

Use designated JR Kyushu routes; only specified sections of the Kyushu and Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen are included.

Key restrictions
Excludes the Hakata–Kokura Sanyo Shinkansen, subways, buses and other operators.
Eligibility
Overseas visitors with non-Japanese passports entering as Temporary Visitors for tourism.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

3 or 5 consecutive days

Northern Kyushu Rail Pass

Designated JR routes in Fukuoka, Oita, Kumamoto, Nagasaki and Saga, including Hakata–Kumamoto and Takeo-Onsen–Nagasaki Shinkansen sections.

Key restrictions
The Sanyo Shinkansen between Hakata and Kokura, subways, buses and other operators’ railways are excluded. Kyushu Shinkansen coverage ends at Kumamoto; the southern section is not included.
Eligibility
Overseas visitors with non-Japanese passports entering as Temporary Visitors for tourism.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

3 consecutive days

Southern Kyushu Rail Pass

Use designated JR Kyushu routes south of Kumamoto.

Key restrictions
Northern Kyushu sections such as Hakata and the Sanyo Shinkansen are excluded. Exchange locations differ from the Northern Kyushu pass.
Eligibility
Overseas visitors with non-Japanese passports entering as Temporary Visitors for tourism.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

2 consecutive days

JR KYUSHU MOBILE PASS FUKUOKA WIDE

Use a smartphone ticket on designated local/rapid trains and some limited-express non-reserved seats.

Key restrictions
No paper exchange; Shinkansen, subway and buses are excluded.
Eligibility
Non-Japanese passport holders residing outside Japan who enter under Temporary Visitor status.
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1 day

Tokyo 1-Day Ticket

Use designated JR trains, Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway and buses in Tokyo’s 23 wards for one day.

Key restrictions
Toei late-night and reserved-seat buses are excluded.
Eligibility
A regular ticket available to all passengers.
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1 day

Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass (Tokunai Pass)

Use non-reserved ordinary-car seats on JR local and rapid trains in Tokyo’s 23 wards for one day.

Key restrictions
Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway are excluded.
Eligibility
A regular ticket available to all passengers.
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1 day

NONBIRI Holiday Suica Pass

Use designated JR, Rinkai Line and Tokyo Monorail with an IC-card-only ticket for one day.

Key restrictions
Valid weekends, national holidays and specified seasonal dates only; Shinkansen is excluded.
Eligibility
A regular ticket available to all passengers.
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One round trip within 14 days of first use

N’EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket

Take one Narita Express ride from Narita Airport to Tokyo and one return ride within 14 days.

Key restrictions
Not unlimited; use airport-to-Tokyo first. Exiting the gates ends that ticket’s use.
Eligibility
Holders of non-Japanese passports; JR East’s FAQ also allows foreign residents of Japan.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29

1 day

SENDAI AREA PASS

Designated JR routes toward Matsushima, Yamadera and Shiroishi, plus Sendai airport and city transport.

Key restrictions
Excludes the Rakuten shuttle. Akiu Otaki buses and Abukuma Express are covered only on designated sections.
Eligibility
A valid non-Japanese passport is required at purchase and use; passport inspection is required when purchasing.
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2 consecutive days

SENDAI MARUGOTO PASS

Designated JR routes toward Matsushima, Yamadera and Shiroishi, plus Sendai airport and city transport.

Key restrictions
Excludes the Rakuten shuttle. Akiu Otaki buses and Abukuma Express are covered only on designated sections.
Eligibility
A regular two-day ticket available to all passengers; no tourist passport restriction is stated.
Official coverage & terms ↗

Sources checked 2026-10-29

Before buying a pass

Compare the pass with individual tickets for your planned journeys. Similarly named passes can cover different Shinkansen sections, seats and buses. Check device and activation requirements for digital tickets.