Japan Rail Pass
Japan Rail Pass
The Japan National Rail Pass is for unlimited travel on Japan Rail lines and selected buses and ferries.
Note: JAPANESE PASSPORT HOLDER(日本の旅券保持者の方) - Acceptable written proof send to this email/「在留届の写し」「在留証明」はこちらのメールアドレスへ送付ください。「在留届の写し」「在留証明」確認後の発券・発送となります。>>> info@traveljapan.co.nz
If you have 10 or more people, pleae contact us. we need to check an additional shipping charges for your order. >>> info@traveljapan.co.nz
Economy | ||
Duration | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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07 Day | NZD $577 | NZD $288 |
14 Day | NZD $923 | NZD $461 |
21 Day | NZD $1,154 | NZD $577 |
Green | ||
Duration | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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07 Day | NZD $808 | NZD $404 |
14 Day | NZD $1,270 | NZD $635 |
21 Day | NZD $1,616 | NZD $808 |
We will apply $10 postage, and if you wish to collect instore a $5 per booking fee will apply at all branches. Urgent booking (walk-in) handling & pick-up fee $30 per booking fee will apply at all branch.*The following fees are current as at 10 July 2023 and are subject to change by Travel Japan by H.I.S. without notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
※お客様詳細の入力誤りにご注意ください。スペルミス、性別などの誤入力をした場合、規定の変更手数料及び新しく発券する引換証との差額を申し受けます。
※Please be careful not to enter incorrect customer details.If you make a spelling mistake or enter an incorrect gender, etc., you will be charged the amendment fee and the newly issued exchange pass fee and the difference in price with the newly issued exchange pass.
Note: JAPANESE PASSPORT HOLDER(日本の旅券保持者の方) - Acceptable written proof send to this email/「在留届の写し」「在留証明」はこちらのメールアドレスへ送付ください。「在留届の写し」「在留証明」確認後の発券・発送となります。>>> info@traveljapan.co.nz
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Usage Information
The JAPAN RAIL PASS is valid for the railways, buses, and ferry boats as mentioned below.
All JR Group Railways-Shinkansen"bullet trains"(「except any reserved or non-reserved seat on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains)limited express trains, express trains, and rapid or local trains, and the BRT. (With some exceptions)
- JAPAN RAIL PASS holders can also use the Tokyo Monorail.
- Aoimori Railway services between Aomori and Hachinohe (but only for travel on local or rapid service trains encompassing the segments between Hachinohe and Aomori, Aomori and Noheji, and Hachinohe and Noheji. Travel is not covered if you disembark at any other station on the Aoimori Railway line other than Aomori, Noheji, and Hachinohe.)
- The IR Ishikawa Railway Line between Kanazawa and Tsubata. However, travel must be conducted on local or limited express trains and must encompass the full segment between these two stations. Travel is not covered if you disembark at any station on the IR Ishikawa Railway line, within or outside the segment (excluding Kanazawa or Tsubata).
- The Ainokaze Toyama Railway Line between Toyama and Takaoka. However, travel must be conducted on local trains and must encompass the full segment between these two stations. Travel is not covered if you disembark at any station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway line, within or outside the segment (excluding Toyama or Takaoka).
- Local lines of JR Bus (excluding some local lines. Pass validity for particular routes is subject to change.)
(JR Bus : JR Hokkaido Bus, JR Bus Tohoku, JR Bus Kanto, JR Tokai Bus, West Japan JR Bus, Chugoku JR Bus, JR Shikoku Bus, JR Kyushu Bus)
The PASS is not valid for travel on express bus routes operated by JR Bus. - Only the JR-WEST Miyajima ferry is covered.
Hydrofoil ferry service operated by JR-KYUSHU between Hakata and Busan (Korea) is not covered.
Only going to a specific area in Japan and don't want to buy the Japan National Pass? Check out our Regional Passes.
INPORTANT INFORMATION
※お客様詳細の入力誤りにご注意ください。スペルミス、性別などの誤入力をした場合、規定の変更手数料及び新しく発券する引換証との差額を申し受けます。
※Please be careful not to enter incorrect customer details.If you make a spelling mistake or enter an incorrect gender, etc., you will be charged the amendment fee and the newly issued exchange pass fee and the difference in price with the newly issued exchange pass.
Note: JAPANESE PASSPORT HOLDER(日本の旅券保持者の方) - Acceptable written proof send to this email/「在留届の写し」「在留証明」はこちらのメールアドレスへ送付ください。「在留届の写し」「在留証明」確認後の発券・発送となります。>>> info@traveljapan.co.nz
JR East Pass
Travel throughout Tokyo & Eastern Japan with the JR East Pass.
New Zealander Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR East Pass.
*The following fees are current as at 06 July 2023 and are subject to change by Travel Japan by H.I.S. without notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
※お客様詳細の入力誤りにご注意ください。スペルミス、性別などの誤入力をした場合、規定の変更手数料及び新しく発券する引換証との差額を申し受けます。
※Please be careful not to enter incorrect customer details.If you make a spelling mistake or enter an incorrect gender, etc., you will be charged the amendment fee and the newly issued exchange pass fee and the difference in price with the newly issued exchange pass.
Nagano Niigata | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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05 Day | Economy | NZD $311 | NZD $155 |
Tohoku Area | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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05 Day | Economy | NZD $346 | NZD $173 |
Nagano Niigata Area Destination : Narita / Haneda Airport to Tokyo, Nikko, Nagano, Niigata
Tohoku Area Destination : Narita / Haneda Airport to Tokyo, Nikko, Aomori, Sendai, Morioka, Akita
New Zealand Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR East Pass.
Nagano, Niigata Area | Tohoku Area |
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JR East Lines, Izu Kyuko Line, Tokyo Monorail | |
Hokuetsu Express Echigo TOKImeki Railway: Arai-Naoetsu |
Aoimori Railway Iwate Galaxy Railway (IGR) Sendai Airport Transit |
The following limited express trains that directly run between the JR East lines and Tobu Railway lines: the Nikko, the SPACIA Nikko, the Kinugawa, and the SPACIA Kinugawa. | |
The 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.* | |
> Nagano, Niigata area Map |
> Tohoku area Map |
Note:
- The JR EAST PASS is not valid for the Tokaido Shinkansen as that is operated by a different rail company.
- GALA Yuzawa Station is in operation only in winter and spring.
- Special operating intervals and trains may be in service to meet the needs in the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
- The JR EAST PASS is valid for JR buses.
- The JR East Pass can be used on the Narita Express for direct access from Narita Airport to Tokyo.
- New Zealand Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR East Pass.
Valid:
For 5 Consecutive Days only, you must nominate the start date at time of exchange.
JR West Pass
JR Explore the Kansai area of Japan with the Japan Rail West Pass Kansai.
If you have 10 or more people, contact us. we need to check an additional shipping charges for your order. >>> info@traveljapan.co.nz
We will apply $10 postage, and if you wish to collect instore a $5 per booking fee or purchase & collrect instore a $30 per booking fee will apply at all branches.*The following fees are current as at 10 July 2023 and are subject to change by Travel Japan by H.I.S. without notice.
New Zealand Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR West Pass.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
※お客様詳細の入力誤りにご注意ください。スペルミス、性別などの誤入力をした場合、規定の変更手数料及び新しく発券する引換証との差額を申し受けます。
※Please be careful not to enter incorrect customer details.If you make a spelling mistake or enter an incorrect gender, etc., you will be charged the amendment fee and the newly issued exchange pass fee and the difference in price with the newly issued exchange pass.
Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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05 Day | Economy | NZD $173 | NZD $86 |
Hokuriku Arch Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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07 Day | Economy | NZD $346 | NZD $173 |
Hokuriku Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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04 Day | Economy | NZD $80 | NZD $40 |
Kansai Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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01 Day | Economy | NZD $32 | NZD $16 |
02 Day | Economy | NZD $55 | NZD $27 |
03 Day | Economy | NZD $66 | NZD $33 |
04 Day | Economy | NZD $80 | NZD $40 |
Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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07 Day | Economy | NZD $219 | NZD $109 |
Kansai Wide Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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05 Day | Economy | NZD $138 | NZD $69 |
Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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05 Day | Economy | NZD $196 | NZD $98 |
Kansai-San'in Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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07 Day | Economy | NZD $207 | NZD $103 |
Okayama-Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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05 Day | Economy | NZD $196 | NZD $98 |
Sanyo San'in-Northern Kyushu Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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07 Day | Economy | NZD $300 | NZD $150 |
Sanyo-San'in Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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07 Day | Economy | NZD $265 | NZD $132 |
Setouchi Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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07 Day | Economy | NZD $254 | NZD $127 |
We will apply $5 postage, and if you wish to collect instore a $30 per booking fee or purchase & collrect instore a $50 per booking fee will apply at all branches.
Can be purchased in Japan, save by purchasing in New Zealand before your departure!
New Zealand Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR West Pass.
Kansai Area Pass
Unlimited travel on the Kansai-Airport Express " Haruka " and local trains with non-reserved seats in the Kansai area ( Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Himeji and ... ). |
> Routes Map |
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Kansai WIDE Area Pass
Unlimited travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen ( incl. Nozomi and Mizuho, Shin-Osaka ⇔ Okayama), Limited Express and local trains in the area with non-reserved seats from Kansai Airport to Osaka, Kyoto Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Okayama, Wakayama, Kinosaki-Onsen, Shiga and Tsuruga, Takamaatsu and Iga-Ueno. |
> Routes Map |
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Kansai-San’in Area pass
Unlimited travel on the Limited Express, Rapid services and local trains from Kansai to San'in (Tottori, Shimane, Hagi) |
> Routes Map |
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Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
Unlimited travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen ( Incl. Nozomi and Mizuho, Shin-Osaka ⇔ Okayama ), Hokuriku Shinkansen ( Kanazawa ⇔ Joetsu-Myoko ), Limited Express and local trains in the area with non-reserved seats. |
> Routes Map |
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Other Pass
Hokuriku |
Kansai - Hiroshima |
Hiroshima - Yamaguchi |
Sanyo - San'in |
Okayama-Hiroshima- |
Hokuriku Arch Pass
- Available for 7 consecutive days travel.
- Can be use IR Ishikawa Railway between Kanazawa and Tsubata to access the JR Nanao Line, Ainokaze Toyama Railway between Toyama and Takaoka
- Not Valid on " Tokaido Shinkansen " and " Sanyo Shinkansen "
Unlimited use of ordinary car reserved seat on Hokuriku Shinkansen ( Tokyo to Kanazawa ), Limited Express, and local trains ( incl. Rapid service, non-reserved seat on " HARUKA " ) and Tokyo Monorail lines within the free usage area. |
> Routes Map |
JR All Shikoku Pass
Explore the Island of Shikoku in Japan by Rail.
If you have 10 or more people, contact us. we need to check an additional shipping charges for your order. >>> info@traveljapan.co.nz
We will apply $10 postage, and if you wish to collect instore a $5 per booking fee or purchase & collrect instore a $30 per booking fee will apply at all branches. *The following fees are current as at 10 July 2023 and are subject to change by Travel Japan by H.I.S. without notice.
New Zealander Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR All Shikoku Pass.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
※お客様詳細の入力誤りにご注意ください。スペルミス、性別などの誤入力をした場合、規定の変更手数料及び新しく発券する引換証との差額を申し受けます。
※Please be careful not to enter incorrect customer details.If you make a spelling mistake or enter an incorrect gender, etc., you will be charged the amendment fee and the newly issued exchange pass fee and the difference in price with the newly issued exchange pass.
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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03 Day | Economy | NZD $138 | NZD $69 |
04 Day | Economy | NZD $173 | NZD $86 |
05 Day | Economy | NZD $196 | NZD $98 |
07 Day | Economy | NZD $230 | NZD $115 |
Kagawa Mini Rail & Ferry | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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02 Day | Economy | NZD $69 | NZD $34 |
We will apply $5 postage, and if you wish to collect instore a $10 per booking fee or purchase & collrect instore a $30 per booking fee will apply at all branches.
All Shikoku Pass Destination: All Shikoku Area
New Zealand Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR Shikoku Pass.
All Shikoku Rail Pass
Unlimited travel on trains, bus, and ferry around All Shikoku region. Available services: |
> Routes Map |
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Kagawa Mini Rail & Ferry Pass
Unlimited travel on JR trains, railroads, ferry and a bus service in Kagawa Prefecture with handy price. Available services: |
> Routes Map |
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Ticket can be exchanged from the Warp Takamatsu branch, Warp Plaza at Sakaide Station, or Takamatsu Station JR reservation office after hour.
JR Hokkaido Rail Pass
Explore the Island of Hokkaido in Japan by Rail.
If you have 10 or more people, contact us. we need to check an additional shipping charges for your order. >>> info@traveljapan.co.nz
We will apply $10 postage, and if you wish to collect instore a $5 per booking fee or purchase & collrect instore a $30 per booking fee will apply at all branches.*The following fees are current as at 10 July 2023 and are subject to change by Travel Japan by H.I.S. without notice.
New Zealander Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR Hokkaido Rail Pass.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
※お客様詳細の入力誤りにご注意ください。スペルミス、性別などの誤入力をした場合、規定の変更手数料及び新しく発券する引換証との差額を申し受けます。
※Please be careful not to enter incorrect customer details.If you make a spelling mistake or enter an incorrect gender, etc., you will be charged the amendment fee and the newly issued exchange pass fee and the difference in price with the newly issued exchange pass.
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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05 Day | Economy | NZD $230 | NZD $115 |
07 Day | Economy | NZD $300 | NZD $150 |
JR East-South Hokkaido | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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06 Day | Economy | NZD $404 | NZD $202 |
JR Tohoku South Hokkaido | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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06 Day | Economy | NZD $346 | NZD $173 |
Sapporo-Furano Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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04 Day | Economy | NZD $115 | NZD $57 |
Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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04 Day | Economy | NZD $103 | NZD $51 |
We will apply $5 postage, and if you wish to collect instore a $10 per booking fee or purchase & collrect instore a $30 per booking fee will apply at all branches.
Hokkaido Pass Destination: Hakodate, Niseko, Noboribetsu, Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, Kushiro and Abashiri
New Zealand Residents traveling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR Hokkaido Rail Pass.
The Hokkaido Rail Pass is valid for all train lines of the Hokkaido Railway Co. and selected JR Hokkaido Bus lines.
Excluding Bus Routes: Sapporo to Asahikawa, Monbetsu, Hiroo, Obihiro, Erimo, Shin Sapporo-Atsubetsu Stadium, JR Shiroishi Sta.-Sapporo Dome, Shin Sapporo-Sapporo Dome & irregular lines.
The Hokkaido pass offers the following durations:
- 5 day consecutive pass
- 7 day consecutive pass
JR Hokkaido Pass no longer covered the rides on following Hokkaido Shinkansen line of “Hayabusa” or “Hayate”.
Kikonai-Goryokaku (As this JR line will be owned by private train line of “Dounan isaribi” line JR Hokkaido pass no longer valid on this line).
Services of Hokkaido Shinkansen line will end their service.
- Limited Express Train of “Hakucho” (Shin-aomori- Hakodate)
- Limited Express Train of “Super Hakucho” (Shin- aomori- Hakodate)
- Express Train “Hamamasu” (Aomori - Sapporo)
JR Tohoku South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Unlimited use of trains operated by JR Trains in the Tohoku (Fukushima, Miyagi, Yamagata, Akita, Iwate
In the designated area, you can use all type of JR East (including Bus rapid transit |
> JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass Map
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JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Unlimited use of trains operated by JR Trains in the Kanto (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi and Ibaraki Prefectures) and Tohoku (Fukushima, Miyagi, Yamagata, Akita, Iwate and Aomori Prefectures) region and JR Hokkaido trains in Southern Hokkaido (as far as Sapporo) on 6 consecutive days.
In the designated area, you can use all type of JR East (including Bus rapid transit and JR Hokkaido trains, including Shinkansen (except Tokaido Shinkansen), limited express trains local trains (except some "liner" trains). Seat reservation can be made for free. |
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JR Central Area Tourist Pass
Explore Japan's amazing tour destination with unlimited rides of JR trains and other transportation.
If you have 10 or more people, contact us. we need to check an additional shipping charges for your order. >>> info@traveljapan.co.nz
We will apply $10 postage, and if you wish to collect instore a $5 per booking fee or purchase & collrect instore a $30 per booking fee will apply at all branches.*The following fees are current as at 10 July 2023 and are subject to change by Travel Japan by H.I.S. without notice.
New Zealander Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR Central Area Tourist Pass.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
※お客様詳細の入力誤りにご注意ください。スペルミス、性別などの誤入力をした場合、規定の変更手数料及び新しく発券する引換証との差額を申し受けます。
※Please be careful not to enter incorrect customer details.If you make a spelling mistake or enter an incorrect gender, etc., you will be charged the amendment fee and the newly issued exchange pass fee and the difference in price with the newly issued exchange pass.
Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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05 Day | Economy | NZD $274 | NZD $137 |
Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Tourist Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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05 Day | Economy | NZD $190 | NZD $95 |
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Area Tourist Pass Mini | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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03 Day | Economy | NZD $75 | NZD $37 |
Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourst Pass | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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05 Day | Economy | NZD $228 | NZD $114 |
We will apply $5 postage, and if you wish to collect instore a $10 per booking fee or purchase & collrect instore a $30 per booking fee will apply at all branches.
Tourist pass destination : Areas around Shirakawa-go, Alpine route, Kumano Kodo, Mt. Fuji
This ticket is not available in Japan, please purchase an Exchange Order before leaving Japan.
New Zealand Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR Tourist Pass.
The pass offers you unlimited access for five days to limited express trains of conventional lines and ordinary trains running between specific tour destination such as Shirakawa-go, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine route, Kumano Kodo and Mt. Fuji. You can also use reserved seats for up to four times.
Mt. Fuji-Shizuoka Area Pass
Unlimited travel on JR trains, a ferry line and buses running in Mt. Fuji and Shizuoka area. |
> Routes Map |
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Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Pass
Unlimited rides on JR conventional lines between Nagoya-Gero-Toyama, and between Shinano-Omachi |
> Routes Map |
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Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass
Unlimited travel on JR trains, buses around Osaka, to Ise Jingu Shrine and World Heritage Kumano Kodo. |
> Routes Map |
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Takayama-Hokuriku Area Pass
Unlimited travel on JR trains, buses from Nagoya to Osaka, Kansai Airport through Hokuriku Area. |
> Routes Map |
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JR Kyushu Rail Pass
The Japan Rail Kyushu Rail Pass covers the island of Kyushu in West Japan.
If you have 10 or more people, contact us. we need to check an additional shipping charges for your order. >>> info@traveljapan.co.nz
New Zealander Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR Kyusyu Rail Pass.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
※お客様詳細の入力誤りにご注意ください。スペルミス、性別などの誤入力をした場合、規定の変更手数料及び新しく発券する引換証との差額を申し受けます。
※Please be careful not to enter incorrect customer details.If you make a spelling mistake or enter an incorrect gender, etc., you will be charged the amendment fee and the newly issued exchange pass fee and the difference in price with the newly issued exchange pass.
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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03 Day | Economy | NZD $230 | NZD $115 |
05 Day | Economy | NZD $259 | NZD $129 |
07 day | Economy | NZD $288 | NZD $144 |
Northern Kyushu | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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03 Day | Economy | NZD $138 | NZD $69 |
05 Day | Economy | NZD $173 | NZD $86 |
Southern Kyushu | |||
Duration | Class | Adult (12+) | Child (6-11) |
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03 Day | Economy | NZD $115 | NZD $57 |
We will apply $5 postage, and if you wish to collect instore a $10 per booking fee or purchase & collrect instore a $30 per booking fee will apply at all branches.
Kyushu Pass Destination: Fukuoka, Beppu, Mt. Aso, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Saga, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Oita and other places in Kyushu area
The Kyushu Island Rail pass is ideal for travelling to places like Nagasaki, Suizenji Park, Kagoshima and Obi Castle.
It also includes travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen and limited express trains, but excluding the Sanyo Shinkansen (Fukuoka - Osaka, Operated by JR West). The Northern Kyushu version of the pass is not valid south of Oita and Kumamoto (The Northern Kyushu version will become valid on trains between Kumamoto and Misumi).
- Available for a 3 or 5 consecutive day period
- This pass offers Economy (2nd class) travel only.
From April 2015, a maximum number of free seat reservations will be introduced as follows:
- Up to 10 free seat reservations can be made with the 3-day pass
- Up to 16 free seat reservations can be made with the 5-day pass
Note: Non-Japanese citizens who are visiting Japan for the purpose of sightseeing and traveling on a short-stay visa.
- You must hold a passport issued by a country other than Japan.
- You must reside outside Japan and are visiting Japan on a short-stay visa.
*New Zealand Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR Kyushu Pass.
Important Notice
1. This website uses a credit card authentication service which ensures a high degree of online security.
You can pay for any of your products on this website with your credit card once an online authentication has been completed.
We are only accepting Visa and MasterCard, although there is an option on the payment page.
2. Japanese people living abroad who meet the following conditions
People who have both their Japanese passport and written proof - obtained from the embassy or legation of Japan in the foreign country where they live - that they have been living legally in the country for 10 consecutive years or more.
New Zealander Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR East, West, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Central or Shikoku Rail Passes.
3. Rail Passes can be picked up the same day they are ordered or issued immediately from your nearest branch during business hours.
JR Pass costing fluctuates depending on the status of the exchange rate. For more information please consult with Travel Japan Staff.
Who is eligible for the Japan Rail Pass?
The JAPAN RAIL PASS is a special ticket that is available only to travellers visiting Japan from foreign countries for sight-seeing. To be eligible to purchase a JAPAN RAILPASS you must meet one of the following two conditions.
You are a foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad for sight-seeing, under the entry status of "temporary visitor."
"Temporary Visitor" entry status, according to Japanese Immigration Law, allows a stay in Japan of 15 days or 90 days for "sight-seeing, etc." If you apply for a "stay for sight-seeing" when you enter Japan, entry personnel will stamp your passport as "Temporary Visitor," as shown below. Only persons who have a passport bearing this stamp can use a JAPAN RAILPASS.
There are 15 types of Japan Rail Pass!
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* An Exchange Order must be presented in Japan within 3 months from date of issue.
This must be done at a JR Station that has a Japan Rail Pass Exchange Office.
Caution:
You are a foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad for sight-seeing,under the entry status of "temporary visitor."
"Temporary Visitor" entry status, according to Japanese Immigration Law, allows a stay in Japan of 15 days or 90 days for "sight-seeing, etc." If you apply for a "stay for sight-seeing" when you enter Japan, entry personnel will stamp your passport as "Temporary Visitor," as shown below. Only persons who have a passport bearing this stamp can use a JAPAN RAIL PASS.
*Examples of the "Temporary Visitor" entry status stamp
Caution:
If you visit Japan with an Exchange Order (H.I.S. Exchange Order) to be exchanged in for
a JAPAN RAIL PASS, the exchange cannot be made unless they have "temporary visitor"
status: to enter Japan under any other official status, such as "trainee" or "entertainer" or
"Re-entry Permit," will make the pass invalid. Please note that according to strict
interpretation of the Japanese Immigration Law, "temporary visitor" status differs even from
other types of stays that are also for only short time periods.
■New eligibility requirements for sales of an Exchange Order for JAPAN RAIL PASS starting June 1, 2017
People who have both their Japanese passport and written proof—obtained from the embassy or legation of Japan in the foreign country where they live—that they have been living legally in the country for 10 consecutive years or more
*You must present both your passport and proof of eligibility to purchase an Exchange Order in a country other than Japan, and to exchange your Exchange Order for a JAPAN RAIL PASS in Japan.
*You cannot use a photocopy of your passport to purchase an Exchange Order or to exchange your Exchange Order for a JAPAN RAIL PASS.
*You can purchase an Exchange Order and exchange it for a JAPAN RAIL PASS only if your stay in the country for 10 consecutive years or more is verified by such written proof.
■Acceptable written proof
Note: JAPANESE PASSPORT HOLDER(日本の旅券保持者の方) - Acceptable written proof send to this email/「在留届の写し」「在留証明」はこちらのメールアドレスへ送付ください。「在留届の写し」「在留証明」確認後の発券・発送となります。>>> info@traveljapan.co.nz
(1)Copy of your Overseas Residential Registration issued by the embassy or legation of Japan in the foreign country where you live (limited to an Overseas Residential Registration with a date of acceptance at least 10 years earlier)
(2) Certificate of Overseas Residence issued by the embassy or legation of Japan in the foreign country where you live (limited to a Certificate of Overseas Residence with a date at least 10 years earlier as the date on which your address (or place of temporary residence) was established as your present address)
(3) As a special case limited to the USA, Brazil, and Canada, the Permanent Resident Card issued by these 3 countries can be used as written proof until further notice (limited to a Permanent Resident Card confirming your stay in the relevant country for 10years or more).
*In regard to (1), if a single copy of your Overseas Residential Registration verifies that any family members living with you in the country have stayed for 10 consecutive years or more, such a document is valid for those family members.
* Concerning children (under 12 years of age) whose stay in the country is less than 10 years at the time of purchase of an Exchange Order, if a single copy of the Overseas Residential Registration stated in (1) verifies that they live together with the applicant whose stay in the country is 10 consecutive years or more, and if they also use the JAPAN RAIL PASS together with that applicant, their eligibility requirements are satisfied.
*The copy of the Overseas Residential Registration and the Certificate of Overseas Residence are only valid for 6 months after the date of issue.
*You cannot use a photocopy of your written proof to purchase an Exchange Order or to exchange your Exchange Order for a JAPAN RAIL PASS.
*Definition of “10years or more”: At the time of purchase of an Exchange Order, a date in the same month 10 years earlier or before is valid.(Example) In the case of the purchase of an Exchange Order on June 1, 2017, a date any time in June 2007or earlier is valid.
(A date between June 1 and June 30, 2007 is deemed as “June 2007” and valid.)
*You can purchase an Exchange Order and exchange it for a JAPAN RAIL PASS only if you can present any one of the written proof described in the above (1) to (3).
Note: New Zealand Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR East, West, Shikoku, Hokkaido or Sanyo-Shikoku-Kyushu Rail Passes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
※お客様詳細の入力誤りにご注意ください。スペルミス、性別などの誤入力をした場合、規定の変更手数料及び新しく発券する引換証との差額を申し受けます。
※Please be careful not to enter incorrect customer details.If you make a spelling mistake or enter an incorrect gender, etc., you will be charged the amendment fee and the newly issued exchange pass fee and the difference in price with the newly issued exchange pass.