Regional Japan Rail Passes

Order you regional Japan Rail Pass by selecting the linked region

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Discover the Regional Passes by region

Learn about the different passes available by region, each with their own specificity.

Kansai and west Japan

Main cities : Kyoto, Osaka, Nara   

Immersion in Japanese history guaranteed by taking the train with your JR West Pass. It allows you to go from Kyoto to Fukuoka, passing through Hiroshima, the Tottori dunes, the fabulous Matsue region or even Takamatsu, the gateway to Shikoku island.

Best seller : Kansai Wide area pass

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Hokkaido

Main cities : Sapporo, Hokodate, Furano

Hokkaido is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding in winter, thanks to its abundant powder snow and top resorts like Niseko, Rusutsu and Furano. Sapporo, Hokkaido's main city, famous for Sapporo beer, Sapporo ramen and the annual Sapporo Snow Festival.

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Japanese Alps

Main cities : Tokyo, Takayama, Kanazawa

The Japanese Alps are the highest mountains in the Honshu island and all of Japan. The three ranges (Hida mountains, Kiso Mountains, Akaishi Mountains) also house the longest and deepest gorge in the country, six volcanoes, and two lava plateaus. The natural beauty of the range has earned it the title of the “sacred highland.”

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Kyushu

Main cities : Fukuoka, Beppu, Nagasaki

Kyushu is Japan's third-largest island, located south-west off the main island. The region offers modern cities, natural beauty and historical sites.
The region is home to Mount Aso one of the largest active volcanoes in the World!

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Shikoku plop

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Tohoku

Main cities : Nikko, Sendai, Aomori

Although often overlooked by travelers, the Tohoku region in the north of Honshu features chiseled coastlines and mountain ranges from Tokyo to Aomori, the main island's northernmost city. The largest city in the Tohoku region is Sendai, a cosmopolitan capital with plenty of charm.

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Tokyo & Mount Fuji

Main cities : Tokyo, Hakone, Kawaguchiko, Kamakura

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Discover at your own pace the different regions of Japan, their features and their charms!

While the Japan Rail Pass is the most popular pass among travellers in Japan, there are other passes which are sometimes more advantageous, especially if you are only visiting one region in Japan.

Discover the different passes available below.

JR Kansai pass

Complete your trip to Japan with a Kansai Pass, a cost-effective way to travel by rail and see the most famous areas of the historical region, from Kyoto to Osaka to Kobe.

The Kansai Wide Area Pass gives you the freedom to take in the endless sights of Kansai, from the beaches of Wakayama to Ise Shrine, the hot springs of Hyogo and the majestic Himeji Castle.

JR KANSAI AREA PASS
JR KANSAI WIDE AREA PASS

JR East pass

The eastern Japan rail system and its extensive network of bullet trains make this region an easy place to explore.

Thanks to a JR East Pass, expand your trip to Tokyo with a visit to the mountains of northern Japan, the old post towns of Nagano, the hot springs of Hakone or even the South of Hokkaido

HAKONE FREE PASS
JR EAST-SOUTH HOKKAIDO PASS
JR EAST-TOHOKU PASS
JR EAST-NAGANO NIIGATA PASS

JR Hokkaido pass

From the ice festival in winter to the spectacular lavender fields in summer, use your Hokkaido Pass to explore Japan's northernmost island and its unique environment.

JR Hokkaido trains cover the entire island so you can experience the night views of Hakodate to the stunning wilderness of Wakkanai.

JR HOKKAIDO PASS

JR Kyushu pass

By the brand new Kyushu shinkansen or the picturesque Hisatsu JR train line, Kyushu regional passes allow complete access to the southernmost island of Japan, from its vast natural wonders to the rich culture of its urban cities.

JR ALL KYUSHU AREA PASS
JR NORTH KYUSHU PASS
JR SOUTH KYUSHU PASS

JR West Pass

Immerse yourself in the history of Japan with your own comprehensive train tour of western Japan, from Kyoto to Hiroshima to Fukuoka. JR West Pass will cover your travel as you follow the coast of the Seto Inland Sea.

JR SANYO SAN'IN AREA PASS
JR SETOUCHI AREA PASS

JR Shikoku pass

Use the Shikoku regional train pass to explore the many faces of this incredible island in depth, or elevate your zen experience by visiting the 88 temples circuit of Shikoku by rail.