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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.

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Ordinary

Standard
    • 7 days

    • ¥26,000

    Ordinary

    Standard
      • 7 days

      • ¥13,000

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    Sanyo-San'in Northern Kyushu Pass

    Info

    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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    Exchange station locations

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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

    Hagi
    Hagi
    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.
    Hiroshima
    Hiroshima
    The pass offers great mobility in Hiroshima, covering the JR tourists loop line busses and the ferry to Miyajima.
    Nagasaki
    Nagasaki
    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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