What are Japan Rail Pass(JR PASS) and Regional Pass?

Japan Rail Pass(JR PASS)

Japan Rail Pass(JR PASS) covers all areas of Japan where JR lines run through. We especially recommend it for the first time travelers who wish to visit many popular spots throughout the country economically and wisely. For example, you can save your transportation fees by starting at Narita International Airport, and then, visit Tokyo, Hakone, Osaka, Kyoto, and come back to Narita Airport again within 7 days. You can extend your travel route and making more stops, saving even more!

Regional Pass

If you are focusing on a particular part of Japan, you can use a regional pass and travel by an even more economical deal. It is highly recommended for the travelers that have limited time to visit all over Japan, or that would rather focus on a specific region.
Our travel specialists are happy to assist you plan a perfect Japan travel. Please feel free to call or drop by our office at any time!

Who is eligible for the passes?

1. A foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad for a sight-seeing purpose, under the entry status of “temporary visitor”

You must be a "temporary visitor" in Japan in order to get Japan Rail Pass(JR PASS) or Regional Pass. Your status as a temporary visitor needs to be proven by showing the immigration stamp on your passport to the officer upon exchanging the pass.

Caution
It is only the “temporary visitor” status holders that can exchange their exchange order to the pass. Other statuses, such as Trainee, Entertainer or Reentry Permit, are not accepted for the pass exchange, even if you visit Japan with an Exchange Order. According to the Japanese Immigration Law, the temporary visitor status is different from other statuses, however short the visit may be.
*"Temporary Visitor" entry status allows a stay in Japan of 15 days or 90 days for "sight-seeing, etc."

Examples of the “temporary visitor” immigration stamp

2. A Japanese national living outside of Japan

While under certain conditions, a Japanese national may use Japan Rail Pass(JR PASS) or some Regional Pass. However, such bookings are not available on this website. Please call or visit our office so our travel consultants can assist you.

Pass Type and Price

  • Japan Rail Pass(JR PASS)

    All Japan, one pass. From Hokkaido to Kyushu, Japan Rail Pass(JR PASS) covers all areas of Japan. Once you arrive in Tokyo Narita International Airport, the convenient Narita Express (N’EX) is available to take you to the heart of Tokyo! Hokkaido, Nikko, Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Nagasaki… any city you name is reachable with this pass.

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    All Japan

    For example, cross the country from the south to the north, hunting cherry blossom in spring. If you take the tour from the north to the south, you can chase the autumn foliage, leaf peeping in the fall. You can use the high speed bullet trains (expect Nozomi and Mizuho) that take you to the next destination rapidly and comfortably. You can choose the duration of pass validity from 7 days, 14 days and 21 days, depending on your travel plan.

    How about visiting all your favorite cities in Japan, making stops carefree?

    Type Duration Adult
    (THB)
    Child
    (THB)
    Ordinary Car 7-Day 8,353 4,175
    14-Day 13,311 6,654
    21-Day 17,029 8,513
    Green Car 7-Day 11,156 5,578
    14-Day 18,062 9,030
    21-Day 23,491 11,744

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    ** Updated date: 1 JULY 2015
  • Kyushu Rail Pass

    All Kyushu Area pass is valid on all JR Kyushu lines.

    There is so much to see, eat, try and learn in Kyushu that you will never have enough of it: various authentic cuisines in Hakata, outdoor adventures in the mountains and oceans, romantic and exciting theme park, Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki, one of the best Japanese hot springs in Beppu and Kurokawa and many more attractions!

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    Kyushu Area

    For the northern part especially being popular, we offer Northern Kyushu Area Pass in addition to the all area pass.

    Type Duration Adult
    (THB)
    Child
    (THB)
    Ordinary Car
    Northern Kyushu Area
    3-Day 2,439 1,220
    5-Day 2,870 1,435

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    Ordinary Car
    All Kyushu Area
    3-Day 4,304 2,152
    5-Day 5,165 2,583

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    ** Updated date: 1 JULY 2015

    About Nothern Kyushu Area Pass

  • Hokkaido Rail Pass

    Explore the beauty and mystery of Hokkaido with Hokkaido Rail Pass. Beautiful national parks, world class night views, adventurous activities in the nature, spacious health-rewarding hot springs, blessed food from the rich soil, Asahiyama Zoo… Hokkaido is full of attractions to enjoy. Hokkaido Rail Pass is a way to explore the beautiful land from Naka-Oguni as far as Wakkanai, of course, including the most popular city, Sapporo where you can enjoy the famous Sapporo beer and ramen!

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    Hokkaido Area

    While the popular 3 days, 5 days and 7 days only apply to consecutive days, flexible 4 days is available in addition, with which you can choose 4 days as you like from a 10-day-period.

    Type Duration Adult
    (THB)
    Child
    (THB)
    Ordinary Car 3-Day 4,735 2,368
    Flexible 4-Day 6,313 3,157
    5-Day 6,313 3,157
    7-Day 6,887 3,444
    ** Updated date: 1 JULY 2015

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  • Kansai Area Pass

    Kansai is where you experience the Japanese culture in depth. Time-travel to the ancient capital in Kyoto. Feel the unique businessman spirit in Osaka. Immense yourself to the silent temples in Nara. Kansai Area Pass realizes these dreams economically with the convenient train network. It covers all the main cities in the area: from Kansai International Airport (KIX), Nara, Kyoto and Osaka to Kobe and Himeji.

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    Kansai Area

    Meanwhile, Kansai Wide Area Pass covers Wakayama, Shingu and all the way to Kurashiki in addition, with the use of Sanyo Shinkansen Bullet Train between Shin-Osaka and Okayama.

    Type Duration Adult
    THB
    Child
    THB
    Ordinary Car 1-Day 632 316
    2-Day 1,234 617
    3-Day 1,521 761
    4-Day 1,808 904
    ** Updated date: 1 JULY 2015

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    How are Knasai Area Pass and Kansai Wide Area Pass different?

  • JR East Pass

    Kanto and Tohoku Areas will keep you entertained throughout the trip. Not only exciting capital Tokyo, JR East Pass covers Aomori, Nikko, Nagano, Fukushima, Sendai and Yokohama to name a few. The valid area covers 4 world heritage sites, for example: Shirakami-Sanchi, Hiraizumi, Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites and Shrines and Temples of Nikko. Don’t forget in the winter, the northern areas, such as Hakuba, become such an attraction for skiers and snowboarders! The snow monkeys are waiting for you.

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    East Area


    As to cater your wish to take your time at each site, this pass is designed as Flexible 5 days, which is valid for 14 days and allows you to choose 5 days of use.

    Type Duration Adult Child
    Ordinary Car Flexible 5-days ¥22,000 ¥11,000
  • Sanyo Area Pass

    In addition to the Kansai Area Pass area, Sanyo Area Pass covers all the way to Hakata. Sanyo area is a perfect site to experience the unique Japanese history. Himeji, Okayama, Kurashiki, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Shimonoseki, Hakata… all these fascinating historic cities are reachable with rapid and convenient bullet train use. Besides the regular Sanyo Area Pass, we have 2 more special for an extended journey: Sanyo-Shikoku-Nothern Kyushu Area Pass, which also covers Shikoku area as well as Northern Kyushu area; and Sanyo-Shikoku-All Kyushu Area Pass, which covers Shikoku area and the whole Kyushu area in addition to the Sanyo Area.

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    Sanyo Area


    Choose the perfect pass for your range of journey from our wide variety of selections!

    Type Duration Adult Child
    Ordinary Car 4-days ¥20,570 ¥10,280
    8-days ¥30,860 ¥15,430
    Ordinary Car
    Sanyo-Shikoku-Northern Kyushu Area
    5-days ¥22,640 ¥11,320
    Ordinary Car
    Sanyo-Shikoku-All Kyushu Area
    5-days ¥25,720 ¥12,860

    What are the differences between Sanyo Area Pass,Sanyo-Shikoku-Nothern Kyushu Area Pass Sanyo-Shikoku-All Kyushu Area Pass?

  • All Shikoku Rail Pass

    The beautiful island of Shikoku is a blessing of the nature and culture.
    Immense yourself in the fresh air from the ocean. Experience the panoramic view of Matsuyama Castle, the same feeling that a lord would have felt hundreds of years ago. Then, how about treating your body in abundant hot springs with fresh seafood or famous Sanuki noodle at the end of the day?

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    Shikoku Area

    Type Duration Adult Child
    Ordinary Car 2-days ¥6,300 ¥3,150
    3-days ¥7,200 ¥3,600
    4-days ¥7,900 ¥3,950
    5-days ¥9,700 ¥4,850