Purchase at least one day in advance and save money! Take a trip to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route on the Hokuriku Shinkansen!
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For information about the operating schedules on each line, please check the “Current Rail Status” section on the JR East web site or turn to the JR East Infoline.
Enjoy travel to Nagano and Niigata with just this one pass!
Also available for sale online and from travel agents!
Also valid for the Shinkansen, Narita Express and Tokyo Monorail.
Passes can purchased at Narita and Haneda Airports and other convinient locations.
The JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) is a special discounted pass available only to customers visiting Japan (with a short-term visa no longer than 90 days) and holding a non-Japanese passport.
It allows unlimited rides on all JR East train lines in the JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) designated area.
Start with a trip from Narita Airport or Haneda Airport to Tokyo, for example, then ride around, and maybe hop aboard the Shinkansen or a limited express to Nagano or Niigata. In addition to JR East lines, the JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) allows rides on some non-JR trains in the Izu and Nikko areas. While in Japan, take advantage of this great offer to see a lot more for a lot less.
【Notice of Winter Season End】
Due to low snow accumulation, the 2107–2018 winter season at GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort will close as of Sunday, April 22, 2018.
Show your JR TOKYO Wide Pass, JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area), JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) or JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass at the GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort information counter to enjoy the following three special offers:
Includes a round-trip gondola ticket and a rental sled, boots.
Note: Gloves are available for rent on site (1,000 yen)
Includes a one-day gondola and lift ticket, a locker ticket, a 10% discount on rental skis and a 10% discount on skiing lessons. (Not valid for private lessons.)
After skiing and playing in the snow, use this package to enjoy a bath in hot spring water. Also includes entry to the swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, kids pool and other fun facilities for adults and kids.
The official GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort website is updated every day at 6:30 a.m. with the current operating conditions.
We recommend checking the website to ensure there are no closures due to weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.
Purchase at least one day in advance and save money! Take a trip to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route on the Hokuriku Shinkansen!
Go to detailsStroll amidst the fresh green of Nikko while visiting the World Heritage shrines and temple! You can participate from Saturday, April 21 to Saturday, June 30, 2018.
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The SADO - NIIGATA PASS is an economical transportation pass which combines a round-trip car ferry ticket and unlimited bus rides in Sado and Niigata!
JR Rent-A-Car is managed by the JR Group. The rental office is located at the station, making it easy to rent a car after arriving on the train. Use the link below to get a preferred discount from JR Rent-A-Car. Please refer to the terms and conditions on the website. Enjoy a trip by rail and car!
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Go to detailsJR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) holders can purchase a round-trip ticket between Matsumoto and Takayama for 4,500 yen. That's less than half the normal price!
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Flexible five-day pass: you can use the pass on any five days within a 14-day period starting with the date of purchase or exchange in Japan. You do not have to determine your 5 travel dates at the time of purchase or exchange. For example, if you purchase your pass or get it by exchange on August 1, you can show the pass at a station on any five days between August 1 and August 14 and it will be stamped as valid for use on that day.
Unlimited travel on local, limited express and express trains including Shinkansen trains on the following rail company lines:
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Qualifications for purchase
The Tateyama Kurobe Option Ticket (one-way) is on sale for a limited time as an optional ticket for travel to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. This optional ticket can be used from JR Nagano/Shinano-Omachi Station to Dentetsu-Toyama Station, or from Dentetsu-Toyama Station to JR Shinano-Omachi Station/Nagano Station. (Not valid for round-trip travel or partial trip round-trip travel)
Use this opportunity to use a Tateyama Kurobe Option Ticket (one-way) to visit the fall colors of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route!
Sales period: Friday, April 13 to Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Valid period: Five days
The JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) is valid on ordinary cars.
To ride on Green Cars, GranClass, individual compartments, Liners or sleeper cars, an additional purchase is required, such as a limited express or sleeper ticket. See the station staff for further details.
Exchange Orders (e-ticket) can be purchased in advance online or from overseas travel agents.
This pass may not be exchanged for a different type of pass after purchase.
STEP 1
Before leaving for Japan, purchase an Exchange Order (e-ticket) at a travel agent or another location.
Note: Different passes are valid for different areas. Please verify your desired destinations and the valid area (Tohoku or Nagano/Niigata) before purchase.
STEP 2
After you arrive in Japan, take your Exchange Order (e-ticket) to an exchange location. Your passport is required. You will receive your JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) after confirmation of eligibility.
Note: Your actual personal passport is required for the pass exchange. Passport copies cannot be accepted.
STEP 3
Select any five days within 14 days of issuance, including that day, when you want to use the JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area). You do not have to designate your five days of use when purchasing.
Note: No person may hold more than one JR EAST PASS(Nagano,Niigata area) of the same type at one time. From the date of issuance of this pass for 14 days, new pass exchanges and purchases in Japan are not permitted. For example, if you do a pass exchange or purchase a pass in Japan on August 1, you cannot do another pass exchange or purchase a new pass in Japan during the validity period of August 1 to 14.
STEP 1
Purchase an Exchange Order (e-ticket) on the JR East Website.
Note: Different passes are valid for different areas. Please verify your desired destinations and the valid area (Tohoku or Nagano/Niigata) before purchase.
STEP 2
The Exchange Order (e-ticket) will be e-mailed to you. Print it out and bring it with you to Japan.
STEP 3
After arriving in Japan, take your Exchange Order (e-ticket) and your passport to a designated location. You will receive your JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) after confirmation of eligibility.
STEP 4
Select any five days within 14 days of issuance, including that day, when you want to use the JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area). You do not have to designate your five days of use when purchasing.
Your Exchange Order (e-ticket) will be an e-ticket. Print out a copy that shows the details of the e-ticket (name, reservation number, airline ticket number) and take it with you.
The Exchange Order (e-ticket) must be redeemed for a JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) within three months of Exchange Order (e-ticket) issuance.
After arriving in Japan, you can use the pass on any five days within a 14-day period starting with the date of purchase or exchange in Japan. You do not have to determine your five travel dates at the time of purchase or exchange.
For example, if you purchase your pass or get it by exchange on August 1, you can show the pass at a station on any five days between August 1 and August 14 and it will be stamped as valid for use on that day.
Note: No person may hold more than one JR EAST PASS(Nagano,Niigata area) of the same type at one time. From the date of issuance of this pass for 14 days, new pass exchanges and purchases in Japan are not permitted. For example, if you do a pass exchange or purchase a pass in Japan on August 1, you cannot do another pass exchange or purchase a new pass in Japan during the validity period of August 1 to 14.
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Notes:
Exchange Orders (e-ticket) may be redeemed for a JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) at Narita or Haneda Airport, as well as Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shinjuku, Nagano, Niigata and many other JR East stations.
Note: Ticket locations are subject to change.
Marunouchi North Entrance
2F Ticket Gate / Arrival Lobby
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
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Travel Service Center | Y | Y |
Weekdays Weekends and Holidays 10:00-19:00 10:00-17:00 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
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Travel Service Center | Y | Y |
Weekdays Weekends and Holidays 10:00-19:00 10:00-17:00 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
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Travel Service Center | Y | Y |
Weekdays Weekends and Holidays 10:00-19:00 10:00-17:30 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
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JR EAST Travel Service Center | Y | Y |
All Days 8:15-19:00 |
JR Ticket Office | Y | Y |
All Days 6:30-8:15 19:00-21:45 |
Narita International Airport Terminal 1 Travel Center | Y | Y |
All Days 9:00-20:00 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
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JR EAST Travel Service Center | Y | Y |
All Days 8:15-20:00 |
JR Ticket Office | Y | Y |
All Days 6:30-8:15 20:00-21:45 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
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JR EAST Travel Service Center (Tokyo Monorail 2F Ticket Gate / Arrival Lobby) |
Y | Y |
All Days 6:45-18:30 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
---|---|---|---|
JR EAST Travel Service Center (Marunouchi North Exit) | Y | Y |
All Days 7:30-20:30 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
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Information Center (Central) | N | Y |
All Days 9:00-19:00 |
Travel Service Center | Y | N |
Weekdays Weekends and Holidays 10:00-19:00 10:00-18:00 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
---|---|---|---|
JR EAST Travel Service Center | Y | Y |
Weekdays Weekends and Holidays 8:30-19:00 8:30-18:00 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
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JR EAST Travel Service Center (New South Exit) | Y | Y |
All Days 8:00-19:00 |
Information Center (East) | N | Y |
All Days 9:00-19:00 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
---|---|---|---|
JR EAST Travel Service Center | Y | Y |
All Days 10:00-18:30 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
---|---|---|---|
JR EAST Travel Service Center | Y | Y |
All Days 9:00-18:00 |
Office | Sales | Exchange | Office Hours |
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Travel Service Center ・4/30 : Closed |
Y | Y |
Weekdays Weekends and Holidays 10:00-20:00 10:00-19:00 |
Notes:
Visit a JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-madoguchi) or Travel Service Center (View Plaza), located in most major JR East stations, and present your JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) to reserve a seat.
Some JR East Shinkansen and limited express seats can be reserved online.
Click here to make an online Shinkansen or limited express train reservation
As of March 2017.