Japan Rail East Pass
Description
The Japan Rail East Pass offers an ideal solution for navigating Japan with remarkable convenience and affordability. Experience unlimited access to JR East trains covering the regions of Tohoku, Nagano, and Niigata.
Japan Rail East Pass Overview
This pass presents travelers with full access to all JR East trains, allowing for limitless journeys on every JR East line within the Tohoku region as well as in Nagano and Niigata. Furthermore, it includes selected non-JR train services in areas like Izu and Nikko.
Additionally, the pass grants use of the Tokyo Monorail, which connects Haneda Airport with Hamamatsucho Station.
Utilizing the Japan Rail East Pass is a smart way to economize during your travels in Japan.
Available Ticket Options
- 5-day Japan Rail East Pass
- 10-day Japan Rail East Pass
What's Included with the Japan Rail East Pass?
- Access to all JR East routes (including the bus rapid transit system)
- Narita Express service
- Tokyo Monorail (Tokyo Panorama Line)
- Aoimori Railway Line
- Iwate Galaxy Railway (IGR)
- Sendai Airport Transit Line
- Sanriku Railway services
- Hokuetsu Express coverage
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway (between Naoetsu and Arai)
- Reserved seating in standard carriages on select limited express trains with service connecting JR East to Tobu Railway lines, including Nikko, Kinugawa, and SPACIA Kinugawa services
- Local Tobu Railway trains (including rapid services) from Shimo-imaichi to T?bu-nikk? and Kinugawa-onsen. Coverage for limited express trains between Kurihashi and Shimo-imaichi is exclusive to those connecting to Tobu Railway.
Eligibility for the Japan Rail East Pass
This pass is available for any foreign visitor arriving in Japan as a temporary guest (stay of less than 90 days).
Children Under 6 Years
Children under the age of 6 can travel at no cost, although they will not have an assigned seat. Should you prefer a reserved seat for a child in this category, a ticket specifically for the child must be procured.
What's included
- Japan Rail East Pass for the selected duration
- Access to the JR national trains
- Access to the majority of local JR buses
What's not included
- Access to the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train
Cancellation policy
Non rimborsabile
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
After booking, the local team will send a ticket to your email to redeem your Japan Rail East Pass at one of these locations: https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/ticketwindow/index.html.
Please Note
- Seat reservations can be made at designated JR East machines
- The JR East Pass is valid from the date of first use
- You must present your original passport when redeeming the JR East Pass — otherwise, redemption will be refused
- For details on redemption locations, visit www.jreast.co.jp/e/ticketwindow/?selectPass=eastT
What's Included in the Japan Rail East Pass?
- JR East (including the bus rapid transit system)
- Narita Express
- Tokyo Monorail (Tokyo Panorama Line)
- Aoimori Railway Line
- Iwate Galaxy Railway (IGR)
- Sendai Airport Transit Line
- Sanriku Railway
- Hokuetsu Express
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway (between Naoetsu and Arai)
- Reserved seats in standard carriages on the following limited express trains with direct service between JR East and Tobu Railway lines: Nikko, Kinugawa, and SPACIA Kinugawa trains
- Local Tobu Railway trains (including rapid services) from Shimo-imaichi to Tōbu-nikkō and Kinugawa-onsen. Between Kurihashi and Shimo-imaichi, only limited express trains running through to Tobu Railway are covered
For more details, visit the official website at www.jreast.co.jp/e/eastpass.
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