Sanyo-San'in Northern Kyushu Pass
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The JR Sanyo Sanin Northern Kyushu Pass covers the JR Network between Osaka and and the north of Kyushu, including the Sanyo Shinkansen and Kyushu Shinkansen. It is the perfect fit for those who arrive in Kansai and want to go down to Kyushu (or the other way around). Cities included are Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Kumamoto and all that’s in between.
Available Passes
7
Consecutive Days
Child passes (6-11) are available for half price
What's included?
- The Sanyo Shinkansen between Hakata (Fukuoka) - Shin-Osaka stations (including the Nozomi/Mizuho).
- Kyushu Shinkansen between Hakata and Kumamoto
- The JR West network within the validity area.
- The JR Kyushu network within the validity area.
- The JR Express bus between Hofu - Yamaguchi and Shin-Yamaguchi - Hagi
- Local JR busses, such as the Hiroshima sightseeing bus.
- JR Ferry to Miyajima
- Free bicycle rental at stations where the “Ekirin Kun” service is available.
Limitations and things to keep in mind
- The pass is valid up to Kumamoto, you’ll need additional tickets if you plan to travel further south.
- The Tokaido Shinkansen between Osaka-Kyoto is not included, traveling between both cities is possible using conventional lines.
Eligibility details
The JR Sanyo-San'in Northern Kyushu Pass can only be used by visitors entering Japan using a “Temporary Visitor Visa"
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Hakata Station
Ticket counter #2 and #3
7:00 - 23:00Weekly
Kokura Station
3FL
4:50 - 23:50Weekly
Mojiko Station
Ticket Window
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Saga Station
Ticket Window
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Nagasaki Station
Ticket Window
5:40 - 21:40Weekly
Sasebo Station
Ticket Window
5:45 - 21:00Weekly
Buppu Station
Ticket Window
5:20 - 22:00Weekly
Oita Station
Ticket Window
4:15 - 22:00Weekly
Kumamoto Station
Ticket Window
5:30 - 23:15Weekly
Tsuruga Station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 22:05Weekly
Tsuruga Station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 22:05Weekly
Kyoto
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Nijo station
JR West ticket office
6:00 - 22:00Weekly
Uji station
JR West ticket office
6:00 - 22:00Weekly
Saga-Arashiyama station
JR West ticket office
7:00 - 21:00Weekly
Fukuchiyama station
JR West ticket office
4:30 - 23:00Weekly
Ayabe station
JR West ticket office
5:00 - 20:45Weekly
Nishi-Maizuru station
JR West ticket office
5:40 - 21:00Weekly
Higashi-Maizuru station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 21:00Weekly
Shin-Osaka station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:30Weekly
Osaka station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Kyobashi station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Tsuruhashi station
JR West ticket office
6:30 - 22:00Weekly
Tennoji station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Shin-Imamiya station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 22:00Weekly
Bentencho station
JR West ticket office
6:30 - 21:00Weekly
Nishikujo station
JR West ticket office
6:30 - 22:00Weekly
Kansai Airport station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
JR-Namba station
JR West ticket office
6:30 - 22:00Weekly
Kobe station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Shin-Kobe station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Sannomiya station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Himeji station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Nara station
JR West ticket office
6:30 - 22:00Weekly
Wakayama station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 22:00Weekly
Sakaiminato station
JR West ticket office
7:10 - 18:30Weekly
Yonago station
JR West ticket office
5:00 - 22:00Weekly
Tottori station
JR West ticket office
5:45 - 23:00Weekly
Matsue station
JR West ticket office
4:40 - 21:30Weekly
Okayama station
JR West ticket office
5:00 - 23:30Weekly
Hiroshima station
JR West ticket office
5:20 - 23:00Weekly
Shin-Yamaguchi station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Shin-Shimonoseki station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Shimonoseki station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 22:30Weekly
Kokura station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Hakata station
JR West ticket office
5:30 - 23:00Weekly
Itinerary recommendations
Visit the old castle town of Hagi. This old town is a hidden gem not often frequented by tourists. It’s the perfect chance to experience the atmosphere of Japan in past centuries. Relive the lives of the Samurai.
The pass offers great mobility in Hiroshima, covering the JR tourists loop line busses and the ferry to Miyajima.
Visit Nagasaki! An important city in Japanese history. Experience the life of the first westerners who set foot on Japanese soil back in the Edo period. At night visit Mt. Inasa for the most breathtaking night view in Japan.
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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