• Hirosaki Castle/spring
  • Yamadera/summer
  • Matsushima/autumn
  • Ginzan Onsen/winter

Travel Smarter With
JR EAST PASS &
JR TOKYO Wide Pass

Journey beyond the beaten path and see eastern Japan for less

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  • Reserve a seat

    • Pass line-up Different passes for different adventures

    From Japan’s north-east to the capital of Tokyo, choose the pass that suits your next trip!

    • JR EAST PASS Tohoku area

      5 days of unlimited rides through Tokyo & Tohoku.

      Until Sep 30th 2023
      Adult 20,000 yen
      Child 10,000 yen
      From Oct 1st 2023
      Adult 30,000 yen
      Child 15,000 yen
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    • JR EAST PASS Nagano, Niigata area

      5 days of unlimited rides through Tokyo, Nagano & Niigata.

      Until Sep 30th 2023
      Adult 18,000 yen
      Child 9,000 yen
      From Oct 1st 2023
      Adult 27,000 yen
      Child 13,500 yen
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    • JR TOKYO Wide Pass Kanto area

      3 days of unlimited rides on JR East in and around the Tokyo area.

      Until Sep 30th 2023
      Adult 10,180 yen
      Child 5,090 yen
      From Oct 1st 2023
      Adult 15,000 yen
      Child 7,500 yen
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    *Available to all foreign passport holders —
    including residents of Japan!

    About Get to know our passes

    The JR EAST PASS and JR TOKYO Wide Pass are special discounted passes available to all foreign passport holders — including residents of Japan!

    Each pass allows unlimited rides on all JR East train lines in the designated area*.

    * The areas you can travel to depend on the pass type.

    • Save money and explore more of Japan for less
    • Save time and travel faster with the Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
    • Waive the seat reservation fee and secure your seat in advance
    • Unlimited Travel around East Japan with just one ticket

    Book online Why it’s recommended to use JR-EAST Train Reservation

    JR-EAST Train Reservation is a website where foreign tourists and foreigners living in Japan can make online reservations and purchases for JR East railway products.

    • JR-EAST official reservation site
    • Book online in 9 languages
    • Get your
      ideal seats
    • Collect at our ticket machines
    • Less queuing
  • Go to JR-EAST Train Reservation

    • How to Travel with JR EAST PASS in 3 simple steps

    JR-EAST Train Reservation is a website where foreign tourists and foreigners living in Japan can make online reservations and purchases for JR East railway products.

    1. 01 Purchase your pass online

      Become a member and purchase the pass online in advance.
      user guide

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    2. 02 Pick up your pass

      Bring your passport and either your credit card (used to purchase) or purchase confirmation email (printout or smartphone version accepted) to a JR East Travel Service Center or any other pick-up location in Japan to receive the pass.

    3. 03 Enjoy unlimited travel around East Japan

      Unlimited travel on any trains within the designated JR EAST PASS area. Reserve your seat in advance!

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