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Regional JR Passes offers unlimited travel within a given area or route for a fraction of the cost of a Japan Rail Pass and offers excellent value for money. Before considering regional passes we suggest first finding out what is the Japan rail pass and ensure all passengers are eligible for the Japan Rail Pass.

Can I use the Japan Rail Pass?

I will enter Japan with a non-Japanese passport

Temporary Visa

YES, provided you are visiting as a temporary visitor.

The JR Pass is only available for holders of the 'Temporary Visitor' entry status. If you are visiting Japan for tourism you will normally receive this stamp when you enter the country.

Read the full eligiblity criteria for the Japan Rail Pass.

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Ordinary

Standard
    • 6 days

    • $240.00

    Ordinary

    Standard
      • 6 days

      • $123.00

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    JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

    Info

    The JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass is ideal for travelers visiting Tohoku and and southern part of Hokkaido, connecting Tokyo with Sapporo. Ride the Hayabusa Shinkansen directly from Tokyo to Hokkaido, the fastest Shinkansen in Japan!

    Available Passes

    6
    Consecutive Days

    Child passes (6-11) are available for half price

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    JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

    What's included?

    • This pass is valid for unlimited travel within its validity area. This includes: the Shinkansen (bullet trains), ltd. express, express and local trains.
    • Within the validity area, the following lines are included: JR Hokkaido lines, JR East Lines (including BRT*), Izu Kyuko Line, Tokyo Monorail, Aoimori Railway, Iwate Galaxy Railway, Sendai Airport Transit.
    • This pass can be used for travel on local and rapid trains between Shimo-imaichi and Tobu-nikko/Kinugawa-onsen on Tobu Railway Lines. Between Kurihashi and Shimo-imaichi Stations, the pass may be used only on limited express trains that connect directly with Tobu Railway Lines. This pass may be used for Tobu Railway Lines as long as either the departing or destination station is on a JR line.
    • Seat reservations are available free of charge on Shinkansen and ltd. express trains.

    Limitations and things to keep in mind

    • The Hayabusa Shinkansen has reserved seats only, be sure to get yours before boarding.
    • The South Hokkaido Railway is not included.
    • No buses, either local or Express buses (intercity) are included.
    • The Pass is not valid on the Tokaido Shinkansen.
    • The station of Gala-Yuzawa is only open during the winter sport season, Echigo-Yuzawa is the closest station when Gala-Yuzawa is closed.

    Eligibility details

    The JR JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass can only be used by visitors entering Japan using a “Temporary Visitor Visa"

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    Exchange station locations

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    Sapporo Station
    JR Information Desk
    8:30 - 19:00Daily
    New Chitose Airport station
    JR Information Desk
    8:30 - 19:00Daily
    Hakodate station
    Twinkle Plaza
    10:00 - 18:00'Weekly
    Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station
    JR Information Desk
    9:00 - 19:00Weekly
    Noboribetsu Station
    JR Information Desk
    7:00 - 18:45Weekly
    Aomori Station
    Travel Service Center
    10:00 - 17:30Weekly
    Hachinohe Station
    Travel Service Center
    10:00 - 17:30Weekly
    Akita Station
    Travel Service Center
    10:00 - 17:00Weekly
    Morioka Station
    Travel Service Center
    10:00 - 17:00Weekly
    Sendai Airport
    Michinoku Tour Information
    9:00 - 21:00Weekly
    Sendai Station
    Travel Service Center
    10:00 - 18:00Weekly
    Yamagata Station
    Travel Service Center
    10:00 - 17:00 (closed on Sundays)Weekly
    Fukushima Station
    Travel Service Center
    10:00 - 17:00 (closed on Sundays)Weekly
    Mito Station
    Travel Service Center
    10:00 - 17:00Weekly
    Narita Airport Terminal 1/2/3 Station
    JR Ticket Office
    6:30 - 21:45Weekly
    Haneda Airport International Terminal Station
    JR EAST Travel Service Center
    6:40 - 18:30Weekly
    Tokyo Station
    JR EAST Travel Service Center (Marunouchi North Exit)
    7:30 - 20:30Weekly
    Shinagawa Station
    Travel Service Center
    9:00 - 19:00Weekly
    Ueno Station
    Travel Service Center
    9:00 - 19:00Weekly
    Shinjuku
    Travel Service Center
    9:00 - 19:00Weekly
    Shibuya
    Travel Service Center
    10:00 - 18:30Weekly
    Ikebukuro
    Travel Service Center
    9:00 - 18:00Weekly
    Yokohama
    Travel Service Center
    9:00 - 19:00Weekly

    Itinerary recommendations

    Sendai
    Sendai
    Sendai is a perfect stopover between Tokyo and Sapporo, explore the city for a day or visit the closeby Matsushima or Yamadera.
    Hakodate
    Hakodate
    Hakodate, the most southern city of Hokkaido. During the day you can enjoy some of the finest fish from the local harbour, visit the star shaped Fort Goryokaku, then go up the ropeway of Mt. Hakodate for one of the finest night views in Japan.
    Otaru
    Otaru
    Otaru, this small harbour town lies just 30 minutes west of Sapporo. Great for a day trip and some of the freshest Sashimi you’ll ever taste!

    Conditions of use

    • The pass cannot be used at an automatic ticket gate, please show your pass at a manned gate when entering and exiting the train platform area.
    • The pass can be refunded at any station where the pass can be exchanged in Japan, a 10% processing fee applies. Our general refund policy applies for refunds outside of Japan.
    • No refunds or re-issue is possible for a stolen, lost or damaged rail pass.
    • Pass users must carry their passport with them and show their passport upon request by JR Staff.
    • No compensation is given in the case of cancelled or delayed trains for whatever reason.
    • The pass is counted in days from midnight to midnight (as opposite to periods of 24 hours), the first day of use is counted as a full day, no matter what time you start using it.
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