JR East Pass
The JR East Pass allows you to travel from Tokyo as far as Nagano, Niigata, Shinjo, Akita and Aomori on the bullet trains as well as all other JR East lines at a reduced price thanks to unlimited access for 5 flexible days.
The flexible Pass, which is valid for 14 days, allows you to choose 5 days of use, from the day of exchange.
It is an ideal alternative for those wishing to take their time to visit.
A child price (6 to 11 years of age) is available for this pass. Access to trains is free for accompanied infants aged 5 years or under.
JR EAST PASS can be used on any 5 days during the valid 14 day period from the issue date – ie does not need to be used consecutively. The pass is now valid in Ordinary cars ONLY.
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Valid Train Routes
Unlimited travel on local, limited express and express trains including Shinkansens on the following rail company lines:
- JR East Lines
- Sendai Airport Transit
- Tokyo Monorail
- Izu Kyuko Line
- Hokuetsu Kyuko Railway Hokuhoku Line
- Aoimori Railway
- IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway
- Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit (Rinkai line) NEW!!
- The following limited express trains between Shinjuku and Tobu-nikko/Kinugawa-onsen Stations that directly run between the JR East lines and Tobu Railway lines: the Nikko, the Spacia Nikko, the Kinugawa, and the Spacia Kinugawa. Also, the local trains between Shimo-imaichi and Tobu-nikko/Kinugawa-onsen Stations.
Note:
The JR EAST PASS is not valid for the Tokaido Shinkansen as that is operated by a different rail company.
The JR EAST PASS is valid on ordinary cars ONLY and does NOT grant access to the Green cars, private compartments, sleeper trains, Liner and Home Liner trains. Additional charges will apply for the use of these accommodations.
The JR EAST PASS is not valid for JR buses.
Any 5 days within 14 days of issuance, including the day of issuance.
For example, a visitor purchasing a pass issued on 1st August can select any five days between 1st – 14th August, the valid period. A new JR EAST PASS can then be purchased on or after August 15.
Once exchanged, the JR EAST PASS will expire:
- after 5 days of use OR
- after 14 days of validity regardless of whether all travel days were used
Step 2. After arriving in Japan, present the Exchange Order along with your passport at a JR East Exchange Office. You will receive your JR EAST PASS after confirmation of eligibility.
Online Purchases
Step1. Please complete Japan Holidays’ booking form from BOOK NOW button by advising your name as it appears on your Passport, date of travel and intended start date of using the Pass.
Step 2. You will receive your Exchange Order by e-mail. Print it out and bring it with you to Japan.
Step 3. After arriving in Japan, present your Exchange Order along with your passport at a JR East Exchange Office. You will receive your JR EAST PASS after confirmation of eligibility.
The Exchange Order must be redeemed for a JR EAST PASS within three months of Exchange Order issuance.
The pass can be issued up to one month prior to the first day of the use of the pass. For example, if the first day of use is 1st August, then the purchase may be made no earlier than 1st July.
Prices
| Adults (12 and older) |
Children (6 to 11 years old) |
| $268 | $134 |
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCHANGE RATES. PLEASE CHECK WITH JAPAN HOLIDAYS FOR CURRENT PRICE.
Note:
Age requirements apply on the date of Exchange Order issuance if purchased abroad. A passport or other valid identification is required for age verification.
No Green Cars, private compartments, sleeper trains, Liner and Home Liner options are available with this offer.
Each visitor may hold one JR EAST PASS at a time. A new pass may not be purchased until another one is expired.
Eligibility
The JR EAST PASS is available exclusively for visitors from abroad who enter Japan under the entry status of “Temporary Visitor”. Both of the below two conditions must be met for purchase and use.