JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

Conventional lines

• JR East Lines (including BRT): All lines across the Kanto and Tohoku regions.
• JR Hokkaido Lines: Southern Hokkaido area (Hakodate, Sapporo, Otaru, Chitose, Muroran, etc.).
• Izu Kyuko Line: All lines between Atami and Izukyu-Shimoda.
• Tokyo Monorail: Full access (convenient for Haneda Airport).
• Aoimori Railway, IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway, and Sendai Airport Transit.
• Tobu Railway Lines: Limited to "Nikko," "Kinugawa," and "SPACIA Kinugawa" limited express trains running directly between JR and Tobu lines. You can also use local trains between Shimo-imaichi and Tobu-Nikko/Kinugawa-onsen.
• Note: Limited Express trains that both start and end at Tobu stations cannot be used.

Routes and ferries not covered

• Tokaido Shinkansen: Since this is operated by JR Central, you cannot use it for travel between Tokyo, Atami, and Nagoya/Osaka.
• Donan Isaribi Railway: The line between Goryokaku and Kikonai.
• JR Buses: No highway buses or local route buses are covered.
• Other Private Railways: Any private lines not mentioned above (e.g., Fuji Kyuko, Metro lines, or Hokkaido city trams/subways).
• Ferries: No ferry services (such as the Seikan Ferry) are included.

How to use

• Exchange your voucher for tickets at the office

Important information

• Validity: Valid for 6 consecutive days from the date of activation.
• Eligibility: Exclusive to non-Japanese passport holders with "Temporary Visitor" status.
• Seat Upgrades: If you wish to use Green Cars or Gran Class, the pass only covers the base fare. You will need to pay additional charges for the Limited Express and seat/facility fees.
• Non-Transferable: The pass is only for the individual named on it. It cannot be reissued if lost or stolen.