JR KYUSHU RAILPASS Online Booking

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Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki Area

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The JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS for Northern Kyushu and for All Kyushu can be used to travel to the stations nearest to the sightseeing spots introduced here.

Kumamoto, Oita Area

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The JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS for Northern Kyushu, for Southern Kyushu and for All Kyushu can be used to travel to the stations nearest to the sightseeing spots introduced here.

Kagoshima, Miyazaki Area

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The JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS for Southern Kyushu and for All Kyushu can be used to travel to the stations nearest to the sightseeing spots introduced here.

Introducing the “JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS,” a convenient ticket for traveling in Kyushu.

JR KYUSHU 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!

【NOTICE】Announcement about Reservation via JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS Online Booking (From April 1, 2025) 【NOTICE】Notice about JR Kyushu Rail Pass (From April 1, 2025)

JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS
Area Validity
(consective)		 JR KYUSHU RAILPASS
Online Booking		 Overseas travel agency /
JR Kyushu Ticketing Office 		The number of restriction times for seat reservation
Northern Kyushu 3 day JPY 14,000 JPY 15,000 Up to 6 times
5 day JPY 16,000 JPY 17,000 Up to 6 times
Southern Kyushu 3 day JPY 11,000 JPY 12,000 Up to 6 times
All Kyushu 3 day JPY 21,000 JPY 22,000 Unlimited
5 day JPY 23,000 JPY 24,000 Unlimited
7 day JPY 25,000 JPY 26,000 Unlimited

(*)Half price for children (age 6-11)

  • Northern Kyushu
  • Southern Kyushu
  • All Kyushu
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“JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS Online Booking” is a convenient way to purchase the JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS.

JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS Online Booking is
an online service which allows you to purchase a JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS in advance.
If you wish, you can also purchase seat reservations at the same time (extra charge required).

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Fukuoka Area

Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport FUKUOKA

In April 2022, “Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport FUKUOKA” was opened as a super-sized commercial facility in Fukuoka. A life-sized Gundam robot display welcomes visitors at the entrance. It includes booths from over 200 stores.

Fukuoka Area

Itoshima

Located in the northwestern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, this is a highly popular area which is noted for its beautiful sea, delicious cuisine, stylish cafes, and sightseeing spots sure to be “Instagrammable.”

Fukuoka Area

Mojiko Retro

Mojiko is a port town overflowing with history and the spirit of adventure. It has been 130 years since the port opened, but its quaint buildings still remain even today. It has now become a popular sightseeing spot in Kyushu as “Mojiko Retro.”

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Fukuoka Area

BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA

A new entertainment building which opened in Fukuoka in July 2020. It is full of innovative things to see such as spectacular scenic attractions and leading-edge interactive museums.

Fukuoka Area

THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU

In April 2022, THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU was opened on the former site of the Space World amusement park. A total of roughly 170 stores are gathered here.

Saga Area

Saga’s “parfait culture”

There are many parfait shops in Saga Prefecture, where a culture for sweets began to grow starting from the Edo period, and led to the parfait culture of today. Having a parfait at the end of the day is a Saga standard custom.

Saga Area

Hizen Hamashuku town walking tours

There are three sake breweries here which offer free sake tasting and brewery observation tours, and sake is also available for purchase. The nostalgic townscape with old-style buildings is rich in elegance and atmosphere.

Saga Area

Ureshino Hot Spring

This is one of Japan's three most popular hot springs for beautiful skin. The viscous hot water emulsifies and washes off skin oil and secretions, so after bathing in it your skin will become silky smooth as if it has been shed and made brand-new.

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Saga Area

Forest of Environmental Arts

The “Forest of Autumn Leaves” was built over a period of nearly 30 years. In autumn, leaves from more than 10,000 maple trees color the valley in various shades of crimson and yellowish-green. Their fresh green leaves show brilliant colors in May.

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Saga Area

Torii gate in the sea at Ouo Shrine

This is a photo spot where you can photograph rare scenes of a torii gate standing in the sea.

Nagasaki Area

Huis Ten Bosch

The largest theme park in Japan. It is a resort facility that recreates medieval European street scenes with many hotels, shops, and amusement facilities. Its decorative illumination in winter is a famous feature of the season.

Nagasaki Area

Nagasaki Peace Park and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

The Nagasaki Peace Park and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum are extremely rare and important facilities even on a global scale, where precious materials and items from during the war are kept and displayed to ensure that such a tragic event never happens again.

Nagasaki Area

Inasayama

This is one of the new three most famous night views in Japan. During the day you can see the streets of Nagasaki City, with Unzen, Amakusa, and the Goto Islands visible in the distance. Night brings a romantic atmosphere with the bright lights of the city resembling stars on the ground.

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Nagasaki Area

Sasebo burgers

After World War II, a U.S. Navy base was established here and various elements of American culture such as music, food, and fashion were introduced. Sasebo is said to be the place where hamburgers were introduced to Japan.

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Nagasaki Area

Two Saikai Bridges and three radio towers

Roughly 1500 cherry trees bloom in the spring here and powerful whirlpools can be seen in the water. The three huge towers that can be seen from the bridges are the Hario Transmission Stations, and are famous together with the bridges as scenic elements that represent Sasebo.

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Kumamoto Area

Kumamoto Castle

An earthquake that occurred in 2016 caused tremendous damage to Kumamoto Castle, including the collapse of its stone walls and the destruction of its buildings. The scenes of its continuing restoration activities are very important for visitors to see.

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Kumamoto Area

Aso Nakadake crater

Mt. Nakadake is continuing to show active eruptive behavior. This is a magnificent spot where you can almost feel the breath of the earth in the midst of its ongoing volcanic activity.

Kumamoto Area

Statue of Usopp in front of Aso Station

As part of a recovery project in collaboration between Kumamoto Prefecture and the popular manga “ONE PIECE,” a statue of Usopp, one of its characters, was set up at the roundabout in front of Aso Station.

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Kumamoto Area

Open-air bath tours

The Kurokawa Hot Spring Village uses a “nyuto-tegata” system allowing visitors to freely use the open-air baths at each inn, so you can enjoy touring 27 open-air baths full of natural atmosphere.

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Kumamoto Area

Dolphin watching

In Amakusa there are more than 200 bottlenose dolphins living off the coast of Futae, Itsuwa-machi, so groups of wild dolphins can be seen throughout the year regardless of the season.

Kumamoto Area

Sushi and seafood rice bowls

In Amakusa, you can enjoy seafood rice bowls and sushi made with luxurious seafood.

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Kumamoto Area

Kumamon Square

This is a base for activities related to the character “Kumamon.” In addition to various information on Kumamon, it also provides information on sightseeing and local products in Kumamoto Prefecture.

Oita Area

Mamedamachi

This is a representative area of Hita that retains the image of a tenryo (imperial fief of Tokugawa Shogunate). Many of its buildings date back to the Edo period and its streets are rich in atmosphere.

Oita Area

Kinrin Lake

A symbol of Yufuin, it is said that it was named “Kinrin Lake” (”Golden Scale Lake”) after the scales of fish in the lake were seen glittering under the setting sun. In the early morning from autumn to winter, a morning mist covers the lake giving it a mystical atmosphere.

Oita Area

Carandonel (canele)

A specialty store for canele (a type of French pastry), located along the main street going from Yufuin Station to Yunotsubo Kaido. These pastries have an authentic flavor with carefully selected ingredients and are beautiful even to look at.

Oita Area

Takegawara Hot Spring

Opened in 1879, this municipal hot spring has been loved by local residents for more than 130 years. It also features the famous “sand bath” where you can bathe while being sprinkled with sand that has been warmed by the hot spring.

Oita Area

Jigoku Meguri (“Hell Tour”)

You can experience the intense power of hot springs for yourself by visiting the seven “hell” hot springs here: “Umi Jigoku” (Sea Hell), “Oniishi Bozu Jigoku” (Demon Stone Monk Hell), “Kamado Jigoku” (Furnace Hell), “Oniyama Jigoku” (Demon Mountain Hell), Shiraike Jigoku (White Pond Hell), “Chinoike Jigoku” (Blood Pond Hell), and “Tatsumaki Jigoku” (Whirlwind Hell).

Oita Area

Oka Castle ruins

An impregnable fortress towering at an altitude of 325 meters. It was built using stone wall construction by Hidenari Nakagawa, the first feudal lord of the Oka clan, who entered this area under the order of Hideyoshi Toyotomi in 1594.

Oita Area

Seki aji (horse mackerel) and Seki saba (mackerel)

These are nationally famous as a premium brand of fish representing Oita.

Oita Area

Kuju Flower Park

Discover approximately 500 types and 500 million blooming flowers at the expansive, 220,000㎡ Kuju Flower Park. With a variety of shops and even a campsite, this popular destination is great for multiple generations.

Kagoshima Area

Shiroyama Hotel Satsuma-no-Yu

It features a high-quality hot spring that gushes out from 1000 meters below ground, and an open-air hot spring bath on high ground with a view of Sakurajima and the city of Kagoshima from a height of 108 meters.

Kagoshima Area

Kagomma Furusato Yatai Mura

You can enjoy special dishes and shochu made with local seasonal ingredients at each stall here, including Kurobuta pork, free range chicken, seafood, and Amami cuisine.

Kagoshima Area

Nishi-Oyama Station

The southernmost station of JR Japan. This is a popular sightseeing spot with a spectacular view of Mt. Kaimondake directly in front and beautiful scenery of a single-track railroad.

Kagoshima Area

“Saraku” sand steam hot springs

Visitors can enjoy natural sand steam hot springs that are unique in the world. When the spring tide is low, you can take a sand bath at the water’s edge, and when the tide is high or the weather is poor, you can do so at a covered sand steam bath.

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Kagoshima Area

Samurai residences

This is a group of samurai residences featuring beautiful scenery, that has been selected as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings.

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Kagoshima Area

Kamafuta Shrine

It is said that the god of warfare here is beneficial for warding off evil and bringing good luck, and that if you balance the lid of an iron pot on your head and can walk from the torii gate to the outer shrine without dropping it, your wishes will be granted.

Kagoshima Area

Kirishima Open-air Museum

An outdoor art museum on a site with an area of 13 ha. It exhibits works by 23 artists including Dani Karavan and Yayoi Kusama that are displayed according to the terrain, groves of trees, and other elements. It also is equipped with indoor exhibition rooms and a cafeteria.

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Kagoshima Area

Kurobuta pork

Famous cuisine representing Kagoshima, such as shabu-shabu and tonkatsu.

Miyazaki Area

Nishitachi

This is the largest entertainment district in the city, centered around Nishitachibana-dori in the central part of Miyazaki City. There are roughly 1,500 drinking establishments, restaurants, bars and Miyazaki gourmet shops lined up here, and at night people walking along the street are lit by the light of paper lanterns.

Miyazaki Area

Saitobaru Burial Mounds

This is a national special historic site that extends 2.6 km from east to west and 4.2 km from north to south, dotted with more than 300 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes. There are also some burial mounds whose interior can be observed, such as “Oni-no-Iwaya” (Devil’s Cavern).

Miyazaki Area

Aoshima Shrine

A shrine located in the center of Aoshima, a small island enclosed by subtropical plants. Its main building has a vivid vermilion color that contrasts beautifully with the blue sky. You can also see strangely shaped rocks known as “devil’s washboards” on the surrounding beaches.

Miyazaki Area

Inohae Valley Forest Therapy

The entire town of Kitago, where forests account for roughly 90% of the town's soil area, has been recognized as a “forest therapy base.” The Inohae Valley here is an ideal hiking course with scenic forests consisting of lush evergreen broad-leaved forests and breathtaking waterfalls in the valley.

Miyazaki Area

Obi Castle Town

Obi prospered as a castle town of the Obi clan, Ito family with a domain of 51,000 koku (“koku” is a unit of volume, where 51,000 koku means it was able to feed approximately 51,000 people for one year) for 280 years from 1588 to the early Meiji period. You can enjoy seeing streets that are reminiscent of the Edo period.

Miyazaki Area

Udo Shrine

The main shrine is located in a cave at the bottom of a steep stone stairway overlooking the sea. Many visitors come here to make prayers related to marriage, pregnancy, easy delivery, and child care. Undama throwing is popular as a special event

Miyazaki Area

Sunmesse Nichinan

Seven large Moai statues stand in line with the deep blue Nichinan coast behind them. You can feel the full impact of the huge statues, which are 5.5 meters high, and can weigh 18 to 20 tons per body.