JR Pass Rail Pass 2024｜Complete Guide to Prices and Regions for Tokyo, Tohoku, Kansai, and Kyushu

Traveling by JR in Japan is extremely convenient, and purchasing a JR Pass can make it easier to explore Japan! With over 20 types of passes available, here is a comprehensive guide to the main JR Passes and their prices.

1. JR Pass All Japan Rail Pass The “All Japan JR Pass” covers the entire Japan Rail network, perfect for travelers planning to explore multiple regions. It includes lines from JR Hokkaido, JR East, JR Central, JR West, JR Shikoku, and JR Kyushu, as well as all JR Group Shinkansen lines (except Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen) and some JR buses.

Details:

• Ordinary Car: Adult (12+) ¥50,000 (7 days) / ¥80,000 (14 days) / ¥100,000 (21 days)
• Green Car: Adult (12+) ¥70,000 (7 days) / ¥110,000 (14 days) / ¥140,000 (21 days)
• Child (6-11): Ordinary Car ¥25,000 (7 days) / ¥40,000 (14 days) / ¥50,000 (21 days)
• Child (6-11): Green Car ¥35,000 (7 days) / ¥55,000 (14 days) / ¥70,000 (21 days)
• Validity: Continuous 7, 14, or 21 days from the selected date

 

2. JR East Pass (Tohoku Area) This pass allows unlimited travel in the Tokyo, Sendai, and Akita regions. It includes JR East lines, Tokyo Monorail, Izu Kyuko Line, Aoimori Railway Line, IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway Line, Sendai Airport Transit Line, and JR buses and BRT.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥30,000
• Child (6-11): ¥15,000
• Validity: Continuous 5 days from the selected date

 

3. JR East Pass (Nagano, Niigata Area) This pass covers JR East lines, Tokyo Monorail, Izu Kyuko Line, Hokuetsu Express Line, and more, including stations like Niigata, Karuizawa, Nagano, Matsumoto, Nikko, Tokyo, Narita Airport, and Haneda Airport.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥27,000
• Child (6-11): ¥13,500
• Validity: Continuous 5 days from the selected date

4. JR Tokyo Wide Pass This popular pass is valid for 3 consecutive days and covers areas like Karuizawa, Gunma, Kawaguchiko, Izu, Atami, Yokohama, Kamakura, Ibaraki, Chiba, and Nikko. It’s highly recommended for day trips to places like Karuizawa or Kawaguchiko.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥15,000
• Child (6-11): ¥7,500
• Validity: Continuous 3 days from the selected date

 

Areas Covered by Tokyo Wide Pass:

1. Tokyo Metropolitan Area: Unlimited rides on JR lines (Tokyo Metro, Keisei, and Keikyu are not covered)
2. Narita Airport: NEX Narita Express
3. Haneda Airport: Tokyo Monorail
4. Disneyland: JR Maihama Line
5. Kawaguchiko: Fuji Kyuko Line (Fuji Excursion covered, local transport not included)
6. Karuizawa, Utsunomiya, Echigo-Yuzawa: Shinkansen
7. Yokohama, Kamakura: Yokosuka Line (local transport not included)
8. Izu, Atami: Izu Kyuko Line (local transport not included)
9. Nikko, Kinugawa: JR Limited Express from Shinjuku/Ikebukuro or Shinkansen from Tokyo/Ueno
10. Ibaraki, Mito: JR Joban Line (local transport not included)
11. Odaiba: Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Line

Official Details: JR East

5. N’EX Tokyo Round Trip Ticket The “N’EX Tokyo Round Trip Ticket” offers a discounted round trip on the Narita Express from Narita Airport to Tokyo, with comfortable seats equipped with large tables and power outlets.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥5,000
• Child (6-11): ¥2,500
• Validity: One round trip within 14 days (e.g., October 1: Narita Airport to Tokyo; October 14: Tokyo to Narita Airport)

6. JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass The “JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass” allows unlimited rides on JR trains and Shinkansen in the East Japan and South Hokkaido regions for 6 consecutive days, perfect for traveling from Tokyo to Hokkaido.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥35,000
• Child (6-11): ¥17,500
• Validity: Continuous 6 days from the selected date

 

7. JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass This pass covers unlimited rides in the Tohoku and South Hokkaido regions, including cities like Sendai, Aomori, Sapporo, and Hakodate for 6 consecutive days.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥30,000
• Child (6-11): ¥15,000
• Validity: Continuous 6 days from the selected date

 

8. JR Hokuriku Arch Pass The “JR Hokuriku Arch Pass” connects Tokyo and Kanazawa, covering the Hokuriku Shinkansen and major airports, including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Karuizawa, Toyama, and more.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥30,000
• Child (6-11): ¥15,000
• Validity: Continuous 7 days from the selected date

9. JR Fuji, Shizuoka Area Pass This pass offers unlimited rides on JR lines and buses in the Shizuoka, Atami, and Hamamatsu regions for 3 consecutive days, ideal for visiting Gotemba Outlet, Kawaguchiko Hot Springs, Fuji-Q Highland, and more.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥6,500
• Child (6-11): ¥3,250
• Validity: Continuous 3 days from the selected date

 

10. JR Ise, Kumano, Wakayama Area Pass Centered around Kumano Kodo and Ise Jingu, this pass covers Wakayama, Mie, and Nara regions, perfect for exploring traditional shrines and culture.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥16,500
• Child (6-11): ¥8,250
• Validity: Continuous 5 days from the selected date

 

11. JR Takayama, Hokuriku Area Pass Ideal for travelers to Shirakawa-go, this pass covers Kanazawa, Toyama, Shirakawa-go, Gifu, and more from Osaka or Nagoya for 5 consecutive days.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥19,800
• Child (6-11): ¥9,900
• Validity: Continuous 5 days from the selected date

 

12. JR Tateyama Kurobe, Takayama, Matsumoto Area Pass Centered around the Tateyama Kurobe route, this pass offers unlimited rides on JR lines, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Toyama Chiho Railway, and more for 5 consecutive days.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥23,800
• Child (6-11): ¥11,900
• Validity: Continuous 5 days from the selected date

13. JR Kansai Wide Area Pass This pass covers popular Kansai cities and areas including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, and Wakayama, as well as surrounding areas like Okayama, Tottori, Kinosaki Onsen, Amanohashidate, and can be used on the Hello Kitty Shinkansen for 5 consecutive days.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥12,000
• Child (6-11): ¥6,000
• Validity: Continuous 5 days from the selected date

 

14. JR Kansai Area Pass This pass focuses on popular areas like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe, offering more flexible options ranging from 1 to 4 days.

Details:

• Adult (12+): Starting from ¥2,800
• Child (6-11): Starting from ¥1,400
• Validity: Continuous 1 to 4 days from the selected date

 

15. JR West Area Pass If you have ample time and want to explore the entire western Japan, this pass covers Kansai, Hokuriku, Sanyo, Sanin, and Northern Kyushu regions.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥26,000
• Child (6-11): ¥13,000
• Validity: Continuous 7 days from the selected date

16. JR Kyushu Rail Pass (All Kyushu) This pass allows unlimited travel within Kyushu, including Nagasaki, Saga, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and Oita for 3 to 7 consecutive days.

Details:

• Adult (12+): Starting from ¥20,000
• Child (6-11): Starting from ¥10,000
• Validity: Continuous 3 to 7 days from the selected date

 

17. JR Kyushu Rail Pass (Northern Kyushu) This pass covers Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Oita for 3 or 5 consecutive days, excluding areas south of Kumamoto.

Details:

• Adult (12+): Starting from ¥12,000
• Child (6-11): Starting from ¥6,000
• Validity: Continuous 3 or 5 days from the selected date

 

18. JR Kyushu Rail Pass (Southern Kyushu) This pass offers unlimited travel in Southern Kyushu, covering Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Kumamoto, and Oita for 3 consecutive days.

Details:

• Adult (12+): ¥10,000
• Child (6-11): ¥5,000
• Validity: Continuous 3 days from the selected date

Although the JR Pass price is not extremely cheap, it is still more economical and convenient than purchasing multiple one-way tickets. Moreover, with the yen continuously depreciating, the USD to JPY exchange rate becomes even more favorable!