Have an Amazing Kyushu Trip
with JR KYUSHU DISCOVER RAIL PASS
Sales period：
December 11,2020~
June 28, 2021
Usage period:
December 11,2020~
June 30, 2021
About
JR KYUSHU DISCOVER RAIL PASS
JR KYUSHU DISCOVER RAIL PASS is a pass that allows you get on and off freely.
It covers not only local and rapid trains operated by JR Kyushu,
but also popular limited express trains, tourist trains, and even the Shinkansen!
Fares and Passes
JR KYUSHU DISCOVER RAIL PASS
| Area | Validity | User | Price(*) | Seat reservation limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Kyushu | Consecutive 3-day Pass |
Main user (Non-Japanese national) |
JPY 12,000 | 6 Times |
| Companion | JPY 14,000 | |||
| Northern Kyushu | Main user (Non-Japanese national) |
JPY 6,500 | ||
| Companion | JPY 7,500 |
(*)Half price for children (age 6-11)
- Sales period:
- December 11, 2020 to June 28, 2021
- Usage period:
- December 11, 2020 to June 30, 2021
- Product use:
- Unlimited travel by Kyushu Shinkansen and limited express train, local train and rapid service train of the conventional train lines in the designated area using non-reserved seats on ordinary class cars.
You are able to make seat reservations for the trains described above on ordinary class cars for up to six times.
Additional charges are added when seat reservations are made for more than seven times or when seat reservations are made for first class green cars.
The pass cannot be used outside of the designated area. Additional charges are added for using trains outside of the designated area.
The pass cannot be used for the Sanyo Shinkansen (between Hakata and Kokura), Hakata-minami Line, Fukuoka City Subway, the Cruise Train Seven Stars in Kyushu, ARU RESSHA(Sweet Train), JR Kyushu buses, and B&S Miyazaki buses.
- Eligibility requirements:
- ① Main user: You must hold a passport issued by a country other than Japan. (Non-Japanese national)
- ② Companion: Up to one companion can be a Japanese national only when the pass is purchased at the same time with the main user and when the companion has exactly the same travel plans with the main user.
- Purchasing method:
- To purchase the pass, you must show your residence card or passport.
The pass can be purchased at two locations described below depending on your convenience. - ① Ticket Office at all stations of JR Kyushu (excluding unmanned stations) *Same-day tickets can be purchased also.
- ② KKday website or KLOOK website.
- The pass can be purchased for Non-Japanese nationals only on these websites. (All Kyushu: 12,000yen, Northern Kyushu: 6,500yen)
Please purchase an exchange order on the KKday website or KLOOK website and have it exchanged for the pass at one of the following stations.
【Stations】Mojiko, Kokura, Hakata, Saga, Nagasaki, Sasebo, Beppu, Oita, Kumamoto, Kagoshima-Chuo (*), Miyazaki (*), and Miyazaki-Airport (*) (*) Only All Kyushu pass is available.
- Conditions of use:
- This pass can be used by only rail pass purchaser.
Whenever you use the pass, please make sure to carry your residence card or passport which was used to purchase the pass.
- Exchange/Refund:
- 【Exchange】No change can be made after the purchase, no exceptions made (including the change of the area and the boarding date).
- 【Refund】A refund can be made with a cancellation fee of 440 yen only when the pass is unused.
Notice) When receiving a refund on the pass for the Non-Japanese national, a refund on the pass for the companion must be made at the same time. - When receiving a refund on the pass only for the companion and the main user intends to keep the pass, the pass for the main user is also required to process the refund.
Please bring both passes to the Ticket Office. - 【Reissue】The pass cannot be reissued even when the pass is lost or for any other reasons.
ANA,Peach & JR KYUSHU DISCOVER RAIL PASS This is a good deal for ANA and Peach users.
| Area | Validity | User | Price(*) | Seat reservation limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Kyushu | Consecutive 3-day Pass |
Main user (Non-Japanese national) |
JPY 11,000 | 6 Times |
| Companion | JPY 13,000 | |||
| Northern Kyushu | Main user (Non-Japanese national) |
JPY 6,000 | ||
| Companion | JPY 7,000 |
(*)Half price for children (age 6-11)
- Sales period:
- December 25, 2020 to June 28, 2021
- Usage period:
- December 25, 2020 to June 30, 2021
- Product use:
- Unlimited travel by Kyushu Shinkansen and limited express train, local train and rapid service train of the conventional train lines in the designated area using non-reserved seats on ordinary class cars.
You are able to make seat reservations for the trains described above on ordinary class cars for up to six times.
Additional charges are added when seat reservations are made for more than seven times or when seat reservations are made for first class green cars.
The pass cannot be used outside of the designated area. Additional charges are added for using trains outside of the designated area.
The pass cannot be used for the Sanyo Shinkansen (between Hakata and Kokura), Hakata-minami Line, Fukuoka City Subway, the Cruise Train Seven Stars in Kyushu, ARU RESSHA(Sweet Train), JR Kyushu buses, and B&S Miyazaki buses.
- Eligibility requirements:
- The passes can be purchased at special prices only when the main user (Non-Japanese national) uses ANA or Peach. *An ANA or Peach flight must be used before purchasing the pass.
The special prices cannot be applied when only the companion uses ANA or Peach. - ① Main user：You must hold a passport issued by a country other than Japan. (Non-Japanese)
- ② Companion：Up to one companion can be a Japanese national only when the pass is purchased at the same time with the main user and when the companion has exactly the same travel plans with the main user.
- Purchasing method:
- In order to purchase a pass, you must show an ANA or Peach boarding pass as well as the residence card or the passport.
The pass can be purchased at the Ticket Office of the following JR Kyushu stations. *Same-day tickets can be purchased also. - 【Stations】Mojiko, Kokura, Hakata, Saga, Nagasaki, Sasebo, Beppu, Oita, Kumamoto, Kagoshima-Chuo(*), Miyazaki(*), and Miyazaki-Airport(*) (*) Only All Kyushu pass is available.
- Conditions of use:
- This pass can be used by only rail pass purchaser.
Whenever you use the pass, please make sure to carry your residence card or passport which was used to purchase the pass.
The pass must be activated on the day or the next day of the date described on the airplane boarding pass.
(Example) When boarding an ANA flight on January 1, the pass can be activated on either January 1 or January 2.
- Exchange/Refund:
- 【Exchange】No change can be made after the purchase, no exceptions made (including the change of the area and the boarding date).
- 【Refund】A refund can be made with a cancellation fee of 440 yen only when the pass is unused.
Notice) When receiving a refund on the pass for the Non-Japanese national, a refund on the pass for the companion must be made at the same time.
When receiving a refund on the pass only for the companion and the main user intends to keep the pass, the pass for the main user is also required to process the refund.
Please bring both passes to the Ticket Office. - 【Reissue】The pass cannot be reissued even when the pass is lost or for any other reasons.
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The trains operated by JR Kyushu
Hakata Kumamoto
Take the 800 series Kyushu Shinkansen to travel to Kumamoto
Hakata
Hakata Station is easily accessible, just 5 minutes from Fukuoka Airport by subway. Enjoy shopping to your heart's content in the largest city in Kyushu!
800 seriesKyushu Shinkansen
Take a seat and immerse yourself in the comfort of the Kyushu Shinkansen, the epitome of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and the latest technologies. It will transport you to Kumamoto in a jiffy!
Kumamoto
This is an area surrounded by abundant nature, including Mt. Aso's peaks, clear rivers, and pure springs. You will also witness the life style of the residents who harness the blessings of nature.
Hakata Yufuin
Take the Limited express "Yufuin no Mori" to travel to Yufuin
Hakata
Enjoy the wide variety of local specialties, such as ramen, giblet hotpot, and spicy cod roe in Hakata, the largest city in Kyushu!
Limited express"Yufuin no Mori"
A popular train that allows passengers to appreciate the warmth of the wood used in its modern interior, while fully enjoying the feel of being on holiday, as you soon as they board.
Yufuin
The refined hot spring village Yufuin is one of the most popular destinations in Japan, surrounded with majestic nature and stylish streets.
Kagoshima-Chuo Ibusuki
Take the Limited express "Ibusuki no Tamatebako" to travel to Ibusuki
Kagoshima
Kagoshima is renowned for its nature, food, and hot springs. Enjoy hot spring hopping that allows you to bath in the quality water, while surrounded by nature!
Limited express"Ibusuki no Tamatebako"
The train designed under the theme of Ryugujo (an undersea dragon palace in Japanese folklore) features characteristic bright and spacious sofa-type seats. It departs from Kagoshima-Chuo Station to take you to Ibusuki.
50 minutes
Ibusuki
Ibusuki is renowned for its sand steamed baths, which allow you to unwind while gazing at the sea stretching out in front of you.
- All Kyushu Area Pass
- Northern Kyushu Area Pass
Recommended routes in all Kyushu that can be reached with the All Kyushu Area Pass
- Day 1
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Hakata StationApproximately
45 minutes
800 Series Shinkansen -
Kumamoto StationCity Tram
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Kumamoto CastleCity Tram
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Kumamoto StationApproximately
40 minutes
A-TRAIN -
Misumi Station
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- Day 2
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Misumi-west PortWalk
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Misumi StationApproximately
40 minutes
A-TRAIN -
Kumamoto StationApproximately
45 minutes
800 Series Shinkansen -
Kagoshima-Chuo Station
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- Day 3
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Kagoshima-Chuo StationApproximately
50 minutes
Ibusuki no Tamatebako -
Ibusuki StationBus
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Sand steamed bathsBus
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Ibusuki StationApproximately
50 minutes
Ibusuki no Tamatebako -
Kagoshima-Chuo StationApproximately
1 hours
35 minutes
N700 Series Shinkansen -
Hakata Station
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JR KYUSHU DISCOVER RAIL PASS transports you to as many places in Kyushu as you can imagine…
You save 17,920 yen!
Recommended routes in northern Kyushu that can be reached with the Northern Kyushu Area Pass
- Day 1
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Hakata StationApproximately
1 hours
50 minutes
Huis Ten Bosch -
Huis Ten Bosch StationWalk
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Huis Ten Bosch
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- Day 2
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Huis Ten Bosch StationApproximately
1 hours
35 minutes
SEASIDE LINER -
Nagasaki StationWalk
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Nagasaki cityWalk
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Nagasaki StationApproximately
2 hours
Kamome -
Hakata Station
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- Day 3
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Hakata StationApproximately
2 hours
Sonic -
Beppu StationBus
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Beppu Onsen (A group of hot springs)Bus
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Beppu StationApproximately
2 hours
Sonic -
Hakata Station
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JR KYUSHU DISCOVER RAIL PASS transports you to as many places in Kyushu as you can imagine…
You save 15,070 yen!
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45 minutes