Hop on a high-speed bullet train and enjoy travel between Tokyo and the North-East area of the main island, including travel aboard the Tohoku Shinkansen, Akita Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen. Make your way from Tokyo all the way to Aomori, to visit Hirosaki Castle and Park.
* Pass holders can take Tobu Railway lines only if the train either departs from or terminates at a JR station.Trains arriving/departing Asakusa station cannot be used.
Kindly note that the pass cannot be used on other lines except for the mentioned ones stated above.
Valid for travelers possessing a passport issued by a country other than Japan.
3 months from the date of issuance.
*Note: Type of visa will be checked.
5 consecutive days: From the exchange date, the pass is valid for 5 consecutive days.
Exchange: The voucher must be exchanged for the pass at the designated exchange location in Japan within 3 months from the purchase date.
Starting Date: The user must select a start date at the exchange location in Japan. This start date must be within 1 month of the date of exchange. Once the pass is exchanged, the starting date cannot be modified.
Making Reservations:
You can reserve seats without an extra charge.
Seat reservations can be made at JR EAST Travel Service Centers, Ticket Vending Machines.
Note: Some rail passes issued at certain ticket offices do not support vending machine reservations.
Tokaido & Sanyo Shinkansen: Seat reservations cannot be made for these lines.
For more information on exchange, visit the JR East (Pickup Locations).
How to Exchange the E-Voucher:
Exchange the voucher at a designated JR EAST exchange office within 3 months. A copy of the customer’s passport cannot be used to collect a pass.
A valid paper voucher or e-voucher and passport with temporary visa must be presented during exchange.
When exchanging at a designated exchange location in Japan, the customer is required to specify the starting date. The starting date must be within one month from the date of exchange. Once the pass is exchanged the starting date cannot be modified.
While the validity period overlaps, the same type of pass cannot be issued. Please select a starting date that would not overlap the validity period. Different types of passes (Tohoku area / Nagano, Niigata area) can be exchanged even if the validity period overlaps.
Passport Requirement: The name entered at the time of booking must match the name on the passport exactly.
Child and Adult Definitions: The classification of adult or child is based on the age when the pass is purchased.
Consecutive Usage: The pass is valid for 5 consecutive days once activated. It cannot be extended.
Lost Pass: If the pass is lost, it cannot be reissued, even with a record or a copy of the E-Voucher.
Travel Outside the Pass Area: If a customer takes trains outside the designated area or uses facilities not covered by the pass, additional fees will apply
