Kyushu is Japan’s third largest island, located southwest of the main island Honshu. Explore destinations throughout Northern Kyushu!
The pass can be used on limited express trains of the Kyushu Railway Co., in ordinary reserved and non-reserved seating, and on ordinary trains of the Kyushu Railway Co. in the designated area for the pass.
Shinkansen Trains: Reserved and non-reserved seats on Mizuho, Sakura, and Tsubame Shinkansen within the designated area. Note: The pass does not cover the section between Hakata and Kokura (Sanyo Shinkansen)
Limited Express Trains: Reserved and non-reserved seats on all limited express trains within the designated area.
Local Trains: All local trains operating within the designated area.
Green Cars (First-Class): Access to Green Cars is allowed but requires an additional charge.
Exclusively for non – Japanese passport holders under the entry status of “Temporary Visitor.”
A valid passport must be presented when exchanging the voucher for the pass and during travel.
E-vouchers can be purchased up to 3 months in advance.
E-voucher must be exchanged within three months of the issue date
The Northern Kyushu Area Rail Pass is available for 3-day or 5-day consecutive pass.
The pass does not guarantee seating.
Unlimited non-reserved seat tickets are available during the validity period.
Reservations can be made at station customer service windows for added convenience.
How to Exchange the E-Voucher:
Exchange the voucher at a designated JR Kyushu exchange office (Station: Hakata, Kokura, Mojiko, Saga, Nagasaki, Sasebo, Beppu, Oita, Kumamoto) 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.
Required Items: Passport and E-Voucher
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.
