JR Kyushu Rail Pass
Eligibility for use
Non-Japanese citizens who are visiting Japan for the purpose of sightseeing and traveling on a short-stay visa.
Conditions
- 1
- You must hold a passport issued by a country other than Japan.
- 2
- You must reside outside Japan and are visiting Japan on a short-stay visa(*).
Those who satisfy conditions 1 and 2 above.
*When entering Japan, please receive proof of "short-stay" with a stamp or seal on your passport. If you are using an automated gate when entering Japan、please offer to the airport staff and receive a certificate from your passport with a stamp or seal.
Types & Prices
＜Applicable Trains＞
Trains stated below within the area including Shimonoseki
・Local trains
・Limited express trains
・Shinkansen（Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo）
*Shinkansen(between Kokura and Hakata), subways, buses or private railways are not applicable.
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＜Applicable Trains＞
Trains stated below covering Kumamoto/Misumi and the area north of Oita
・Local trains
・Limited express trains
・Shinkansen（Hakata - Kumamoto）
*Shinkansen(between Kokura and Hakata), subways, buses or private railways are not applicable.
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＜Applicable Trains＞
Trains stated below covering Kumamoto and the area south of Nobeoka
・Local trains
・Limited express trains
・Shinkansen（Kumamoto - Kagoshima-chuo）
*Private railways and buses are not applicable.
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*In regard to validity period of JR Kyushu Rail Pass:
The pass must be used on consecutive days. For example: 3 consecutive days validity such as Jan.1, 2, and 3.
You may not use non-consecutive days (interval in-between).
*JR Kyushu Rail Passes do not apply to Shinkansen (bullet train) rides between Hakata and Kokura since this portion is a part of the Sanyo Shinkansen operated by the JR West.
Seat reservations in standard cars can be made up to 10 times per person for 3-day passes and up to 16 times per person for 5-day passes.
Charges must be paid for reserved seat tickets over the limit.
*Pass price for children (age between 6 and 11) is half of the adult price.
[How to determine child's age]
*If you purchase a voucher for a JR Kyushu Rail Pass overseas: the age of the child is as of the date of purchase.
*If you purchase a JR Kyushu Rail Pass in Kyushu, Japan and purchased in JR Kyushu Rail Pass Online Booking: the age of the child will be as of the date when the pass is first effective.
*Use of Green Car (superior class) is allowed but subject to an additional charge.
"ㇾ"…Available "×"…Not available
| Train name | All Kyushu Area Pass |
Northern Kyushu Area Pass |
Southern Kyushu Area Pass |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Shinkansen (Mizuho, Sakura, Tsubame) | ㇾ | ㇾ*1 | ㇾ*2 | Details Details |
| Limited Express Sonic | ㇾ | ㇾ | × | Details |
| Limited Express Kamome | ㇾ | ㇾ | × | Details |
| Limited Express Midori | ㇾ | ㇾ | × | Details |
| Limited Express Huis Ten Bosch | ㇾ | ㇾ | × | Details |
| Limited Express Yufuin no Mori | ㇾ | ㇾ | × | Details |
| Limited Express Yufu | ㇾ | ㇾ | × | Details |
| Limited Express Kyushu Odan Tokkyu | ㇾ | ㇾ | × | Details |
| Limited Express Aso Boy! | ㇾ | ㇾ | × | Details |
| Limited Express KAWASEMI YAMASEMI | ㇾ | × | ㇾ | Details |
| Limited Express A-TRAIN | ㇾ | ㇾ | ㇾ | Details |
| Limited Express Nichirin seagaia | ㇾ | ㇾ | ㇾ | Details |
| Limited Express Nichirin | ㇾ | × | ㇾ | Details |
| SL Hitoyoshi | ㇾ | × | ㇾ | Details |
| Isaburo / Shinpei | ㇾ | × | ㇾ | Details |
| Limited Express Hayato no Kaze | ㇾ | × | ㇾ | Details |
| Limited Express Ibusuki no Tamatebako | ㇾ | × | ㇾ | Details |
| Limited Express Umisachi-Yamasachi | ㇾ | × | ㇾ | Details |
| Limited Express Kirishima | ㇾ | × | ㇾ | Details |
*1 Kyushu Shinkansen rides with a Northern Kyushu Area Pass are limited to the portion between Hakata and Kumamoto.
*2 Kyushu Shinkansen rides with a Southern Kyushu Area Pass are limited to the portion between Kumamoto and Kagoshima-chuo.
Conditions of use
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- A person whose name is on the pass shall be the sole user of the pass.
- 2
- When you use the pass, please always carry your passport with you.
- 3
- The pass cannot be used for JR Kyushu buses,B&S Miyazaki buses,the Cruise Train Seven Stars in Kyushu and the ARU RESSHA(Sweet Train).
- 4
- The pass cannot be used for the Sanyo Shinkansen (between Hakata and Kokura).
- 5
- Use of Green Cars is subject to an additional fee. Passes do not authorize holder access to the private room/compartment of any Green Car.
- 6
- The pass is only good within the JR Kyushu service area even though there may be some lines in Kyushu operated by other companies.
- 7
- Travel on trains outside of the designated coverage area of your pass is subject to an additional fee/charge.
- 8
- Unavailability of seating due to full occupancy shall not be subject to refunds.
Seat reservations
Advance reservation (charged)
- 1
- Customers who purchase Kyushu Rail Pass with "JR Kyushu Rail Pass Online Booking" and some overseas travel agencies (*)
- 2
- Other overseas travel agencies and customers who purchase Kyushu Rail Pass in Kyushu, Japan
From the "JR Kyushu Rail Pass Online Booking", reserved seats for the following limited express trains can be booked in advance. As a reservation fee, we will charge an additional charge of ¥ 1,000 per seat. (Section of 25 km or less and SL Hitoyoshi 820 yen / half price for children)
【Target train】
All Kyushu Area Pass: Yufuin no Mori, Yufu, Ibusuki no Tamatebako, KAWASEMI YAMASEMI, A-TRAIN, Umisachi-Yamasachi, Aso Boy!, SL Hitoyoshi
Northern Kyushu Area Pass: Yufuin no Mori, Yufu, A-TRAIN, Aso Boy!
Southern Kyushu Area Pass: Ibusuki no Tamatebako, KAWASEMI YAMASEMI, A-TRAIN, Umisachi-Yamasachi, SL Hitoyoshi
(*) Target travel agency (excluding some branches)：JTB, Nippon Travel Agency, JALPAK, JR Kyushu Jet Ferry, Tour baksa, Korea Railroad Corporation, MODE TOUR, Hana tour, Cosmo Travel, EGL Tours, Package Tour, Yes Trip, cola tour, LION TRAVEL, KLOOK, Baicheng, Lvmama and their affiliate travel agencies/shops
For regarding eMCO/MCO (voucher) that enables pre-booking service for reserved seats, click here
You cannot make seat reservations on any train before your arrival in Japan. Seat reservations can be made at any JR Kyushu station.
Reservation in Kyushu, Japan (free)
Reservation of designated seats of Kyushu Shinkansen and limited express trains within the Kyushu Rail Pass Area to be purchased is possible. Please reserve a designated seat at JR Kyushu ticket counter.
For Kyushu Rail Pass 3 days for 10 times, for 5 days for 16 times, ordinary car designated seat can be reserved for free. (There are times when you can not use when you are full.)
Charges must be paid for reserved seat tickets over the limit.
As for seat reservations, it’s convenient for you if you fill in the application form of reserved seats in advance.
■ All／Northern Kyushu Area Pass Reserved Seat Application Form
■ Southern Kyushu Area Pass Reserved Seat Application Form
In Regard to Refund
Refund of Kyushu rail pass
- 1
- Customers purchased at "JR Kyushu Rail Pass Online Booking"
- 2
- Customers who have the Voucher of Kyushu Rail Pass purchased at travel agencies overseas
- 3
- Customers who have received the Kyushu Rail Pass at the window of JR Kyushu
Please refund yourself at "JR Kyushu Rail Pass Online Booking" by 23:00 on the day of using the pass. 10% of sale price (japanese yen) will be charged as a handling charge, and the remaining amount will be refunded.
Please inquire about refunding to the agency you have purchased. JR Kyushu do not make a refund for it.
■Until the Day Before the First Day of Valid Period
Please offer refunding at the issue windows of station by one day before the starting of valid date of the pass. 10% of sale price (japanese yen) will be charged as a handling charge, and the remaining amount will be refunded.
■ After the First Day of Valid Period
On or after the valid date, no refunding will apply for whatever reason including suspension of the train, etc.
Refund of reseved seat ticket（KRP Option Ticket）reserved by JR Kyushu Rail Pass Online Booking
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- Customers before receipt of designated tickets
- 2
- Customers after receipt of reserved seat tickets
Before departing the reservation train, please pay by yourself at "JR Kyushu Rail Pass Online Booking". Refund the fee (330 yen) Payment will be refunded after acceptance. In addition, if you do not use the train due to reasons such as inability to operate, please request from that "Inquiries" form of "JR Kyushu Rail Pass Online Booking". (*When you are unable to operate, please do not do the refund operation on your own, please be sure to request from format)
Before departing the designated train, we will offer you to the "JR Kyushu ticket counter(Midori no Madoguchi)", and we will refund the fee (330 yen) after accepting it. We can not refund after train departure. If you can not get on the train due to inability to operate etc., please ask the staff of the station.