JR EAST PASS | 5-Day or 10-Day Rail Pass, Japan
- Ride JR East trains, including the Tohoku, Akita, Yamagata, Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen, as often as you like.
- Covers 8 prefectures: Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, Yamagata, Nagano and Niigata, plus the Narita Express.
- Choose 5 or 10 consecutive days; both cover the same lines and differ only in validity and price.
- Exchange your e-voucher with your passport at JR East ticket offices, such as Tokyo and Sendai stations.
- Reserve seats online through JR-EAST Train Reservation before your trip, then collect seat tickets at the station.
Package options
Product Info
- About the Pass -
The JR EAST PASS (5-day / 10-day) covers the following within its coverage area:
- JR East lines (including Shinkansen, limited express trains and BRT)
Tohoku Shinkansen (Tokyo – Shin-Aomori)
Akita Shinkansen (Tokyo – Akita)
Yamagata Shinkansen (Tokyo – Shinjo)
Joetsu Shinkansen (Tokyo – Niigata)
Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo – Joetsumyoko) - Tokyo Monorail (entire line)
- Aoimori Railway (entire line)
- IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway (entire line)
- Sanriku Railway (entire line)
- Hokuetsu Express (entire line)
- Echigo TOKImeki Railway (Naoetsu – Arai)
- Limited express trains on the entire Sendai Airport Transit line
- Reserved and non-reserved seats in ordinary cars of JR East express and local trains (including rapid trains)
- JR Bus Tohoku
- JR Bus Kanto (excluding expressway bus routes and some other routes; see the bus route map)
The pass also covers reserved seats in ordinary cars of limited express trains running through between JR East and Tobu Railway lines ("Nikko", "SPACIA Nikko", "Kinugawa", "SPACIA Kinugawa", etc.), and non-reserved seats in ordinary cars on the Tobu Railway between Shimo-Imaichi and Tobu-Nikko / Kinugawa-Onsen.
Besides reserving seats on the trains above, you can also ride in non-reserved seats freely.
*The 5-day and 10-day passes differ only in validity and price; coverage and usage are the same.
Pass Coverage Area
Use the JR EAST PASS to visit famous sights across eastern Japan
The Charm of Spring
The Energy of Summer
The Grace of Autumn
The Romance of Winter
Kamikochi
Matsushima, Miyagi: one of Japan's Three Scenic Views
Hirosaki Castle Winter Illumination, Aomori (late December to February each year)
Zao Snow Monsters, Yamagata (January to early March each year)
Purchase Notice
- JR EAST PASS -
- Bookings are open for dates within the next 90 days only.
- For pass coverage, see the official website.
- Your ticket will be sent by email after booking. Please print the e-ticket clearly, including your name, reservation number and ticket number.
- JR tickets are issued in the traveler's name, so booking takes more steps than usual. Please provide all required information when booking. Travelers are responsible for any ticketing delays caused by incomplete information.
- If the name used at booking does not match the name in your passport, the pass cannot be exchanged at the designated locations in Japan. Please check the spelling of your name when booking.
- Child age is based on the date of purchase. Please show the child's passport or other ID to prove their age when exchanging.
- Children under 6 can ride free without a pass if they do not occupy a seat.
- Children under 6 still need a child pass if:
① they use a reserved seat in an ordinary car on their own
② they travel alone - Your ticket will be sent by email after booking. Please print the e-ticket clearly, including your name, reservation number and ticket number.
- If you buy the JR EAST PASS on KKday, you can also reserve seats on JR-EAST Train Reservation:
(1) Click "Reserve seats" (you must log in as a member; no credit card registration needed)
(2) Select "Pass purchased outside this website"
(3) Choose your train and time
(4) Choose your seat
(5) Choose the collection date and ticket office
(6) Complete the reservation
*For details, see the official website.
Includes/Excludes
- Non-reserved seats on JR Hokkaido lines and JR East Lines (including Shinkansen, BRT)
- Regular car non-reserved seats on Aomori Railway, Iwate Galaxy Railway (IGR), Tokyo Monorail, Sendai Airport Transit Line, Sanriku Railway Line, Hokuetsu Express Line, and the Echigo Tokimeki Railway Line (Naoetsu–Arai)
- Regular car reserved seats on the following limited express trains run directly with the JR East lines and Tobu Railway lines: the Nikko, the SPACIA Nikko, the Kinugawa, and the SPACIA Kinugawa train
- This pass can be used to travel on local and rapid trains between Shimo-imaichi to Tobu-nikko and Shimo-imaichi to Kinugawa-onsen section on Tobu Railway Lines. For travel between Kurihashi and Shimo-imaichi Stations, this pass can only be used on limited express trains that connect directly with Tobu Railway Lines
- JR buses (excluding highway and some route buses)
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Tobu Railway Lines
- Tokaido Shinkansen
- GALA Yuzawa Station is in operation only in winter and spring
- Special operating intervals and trains may be out of service due to the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
- An additional purchase is required for liners, sleeper cars, green cars (first class), or GranClass cars
Eligible Users
Ineligible Nationalities/Regions
- Japan
Notes
- Non-Japanese travelers with a "Temporary Visitor" stamp in their passport, a tourist visa, or a valid passport issued by a government other than Japan
- Foreign nationals residing in Japan with residence status can also buy this pass.
Reminders
JR tickets are issued in the traveler's name, so booking takes more steps than usual. Please provide all required information when booking. Travelers are responsible for any ticketing delays caused by incomplete information.
Luggage rules on board: up to 2 pieces per person, each up to 30 kg with length, width and height totaling no more than 250 cm (longest side up to 2 m). Umbrellas, canes, hand luggage and backpacks are not counted.
Only 1 JR EAST PASS can be used at a time during your trip in Japan. (You cannot buy the same pass for overlapping validity periods.)
Child age is based on the date of purchase. Please show the child's passport or other ID to prove their age.
Children under 6 do not need a pass as long as they do not use a reserved seat.
If you do not collect your reserved seat ticket by 9:00 PM the day before travel, the seat reservation is canceled automatically and cannot be collected on the day of travel.
To cancel an unused, unexchanged ticket, please contact KKday. A 10% cancellation fee applies.
Redemption Location
Redemption Info
- For more detailed redemption locations and the latest counter opening hours, see official website
- Please note: This ticket cannot be exchanged at JR East reserved seat ticket machines. Be sure to go to the designated exchange locations for in-person redemption.
- Rail Pass can only be redeem and picked up at Narita Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND). Sendai Airport (SDJ) does not offer redemption service. Please take Sendai Airport Line to JR Sendai Station to redeem. The fare between Sendai Airport and JR Sendai Station will not be compensated.
Narita Airport (NRT) JR EAST Travel Service Center (Terminal 1/2/3)
Address Info: 1-1 Furugome, Narita, Chiba 282-0004, Japan- JR EAST Travel Service Center (Narita Airport Terminal 1): 8:30 AM–7:00 PM
- JR EAST Travel Service Center (Narita Airport Terminal 2/3): 8:30 AM–8:00 PM
- JR Green Window (Narita Airport Terminal 1/2/3): 6:30 AM–9:45 PM
Tokyo Station JR EAST Travel Service Center (Marunouchi North Gate)
Address Info: 1 Chome Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Monday 08:30 - 19:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 19:00
Thursday 08:30 - 19:00
Friday 08:30 - 19:00
Saturday 08:30 - 19:00
Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
Shinjuku Station JR EAST Travel Service Center (New South Gate/East Gate)
Address Info: 3-chōme-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan- East Exit: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- New South Exit: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sendai Staion JR EAST Travel Service Center
Address Info: 1 Chome, Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, JapanMonday 08:30 - 19:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 19:00
Thursday 08:30 - 19:00
Friday 08:30 - 19:00
Saturday 08:30 - 19:00
Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
How to Use
- How to exchange: the pass holder must bring their original passport and the printed e-voucher to a designated counter within 90 days of the issue date.
- Once exchanged, the JR EAST PASS is valid for 5 / 10 consecutive days from the start date.
- When exchanging at a designated location in Japan, you must choose a start date within 1 month. The start date cannot be changed after the exchange.
- For exchange locations and counter hours, see the official website.
- This voucher cannot be exchanged at JR East reserved seat ticket machines. Please exchange it in person at a designated counter.
- All travelers on the booking must be present to collect the passes, as every traveler's passport is checked. If you plan to travel separately, please book separately.
How to Use Your Voucher
- The e-voucher will be sent to your email. Please present a printed voucher and your passport to redeem your ticket
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
FAQs
1. What is the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS and who can use it?
The JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS is an e-ticket offering unlimited rides on JR East lines in northeastern Japan for five consecutive days. It covers Shinkansen, Narita Express, and Tokyo Monorail within its designated area. This pass is designed for non-Japanese passport holders with a "Temporary Visitor" entry status, making travel convenient for tourists exploring the Tohoku region.
2. Which areas and train lines are covered by the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS?
The JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS provides extensive coverage across northeastern Japan. It includes unlimited rides on all JR East lines, the Tokyo Monorail, and specific Shinkansen lines within the designated area. This allows travelers to access major cities and tourist attractions throughout the Tohoku region and to/from Tokyo efficiently.
3. Does the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS include rides on the Narita Express (N'EX)?
Yes, the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS does include rides on the Narita Express (N'EX). This means you can use the pass for seamless transportation between Narita International Airport and major stations in Tokyo, providing convenient access to your travel starting point or destination within the pass's validity area.
4. Is the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS a cost-effective option for exploring northeastern Japan?
The JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS is often a cost-effective option for travelers planning extensive exploration of northeastern Japan. Offering five days of unlimited rides on JR East lines, Shinkansen, and the Narita Express, it provides significant value for those visiting multiple cities or attractions across the Tohoku region and commuting to/from Tokyo. Its comprehensive coverage simplifies travel budgeting.
5. What types of trains and transportation, besides Shinkansen, are included with the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS?
In addition to Shinkansen, the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS includes unlimited rides on all JR East local and rapid train lines throughout the designated Tohoku area. It also covers the Tokyo Monorail, providing convenient access between Haneda Airport and central Tokyo. This comprehensive coverage allows for versatile travel options within the region.
6. How many days is the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS valid for use?
The JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS is valid for five consecutive days. Once activated, you can enjoy unlimited travel on eligible JR East lines and other covered transportation throughout the Tohoku region and associated routes for the entire five-day period, allowing for flexible exploration within that timeframe.
7. How does using an e-ticket with the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS enhance travel convenience?
Using an e-ticket for the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS enhances convenience by offering immediate access to your pass. You can typically activate and use it directly from your mobile device, eliminating the need for physical ticket exchanges or waiting in line. This streamlines your travel experience, allowing for a more hassle-free start to your journey across northeastern Japan.
8. What are some major tourist spots in northeastern Japan accessible with the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS?
The JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS unlocks access to numerous major tourist spots across northeastern Japan. Destinations like Sendai, known for its vibrant city life, Matsushima for its scenic bay, Aomori for its unique culture, and Morioka with its historical charm are all readily accessible. The pass facilitates exploration of these diverse cities and their surrounding natural and cultural attractions.
