JR Pass East Japan & Northern Hokkaido Railway Pass


The voucher is valid for 90 days from the order confirmation date, expiring at 23:59 on the last day.
Please present the paper voucher.
(1) Free for children aged 0‑5;
(2) From 1 April 2025, all non‑Japanese passport holders can purchase and use the JR Pass without the need for a “Temporary Visitor” status;
(3) Please note that the original passport must be presented at the time of purchase; photocopies of passports or residence cards will not be accepted;
(4) The fee is determined based on the age as of the order confirmation date;
(1) Please present the exchange order and passport to collect the JR Pass at the airport or major train stations;
(2) The JR Pass can only be exchanged with an exchange order issued in the individual's own name;
(3) The exchange order is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance; please exchange it for the JR Pass within this period;
(1) When exchanging the JR Pass, please ensure the activation date is within 30 days from the exchange date;
(2) After activation, the JR Pass is valid for 6 consecutive days;
(1) Seat reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance;
(2) Seat reservations can be made at the ticket office with the assistance of station staff;
(3) Please use the reserved seat ticket machine to book seats; refer to the guide for instructions: English Version / Chinese Version / Korean Version;
Hokkaido Shinkansen
Staff can provide accessibility assistance services

Cancellation before ticket redemption within 12 months after order confirmation entitles a 90% refund.
No refund will be given under the following circumstances: (1) Ticket has been collected at the station; (2) More than 12 months have passed since order confirmation.
If the English name filled in at the time of booking is incorrect, a free cancellation can be made. For refund requests, please contact Hopetrip Customer Service.
If a redemption voucher has been collected, please return the torn voucher when applying for a refund.
Highlights of the Itinerary
Unlimited rides on transportation: JR trains, Shinkansen, etc.
Explore freely: Enjoy 6 consecutive days in Fukushima, Nikko, Yamagata, Sapporo, and more!
Free global postage: Convenient home delivery of exchange vouchers at no cost

Book your JR Pass East Japan・South Hokkaido Rail Pass online. Upon arrival in Japan, exchange the voucher along with your passport for the pass and easily begin your Japan trip! With this rail pass exclusively for overseas tourists, explore Tokyo, Tohoku, and the bountiful, four‑season Hokkaido with ease. The flexible 6‑day rail pass is undoubtedly the simplest and fastest way to discover East Japan and southern Hokkaido!
Which JR trains and Shinkansen does the JR Pass East Japan・South Hokkaido Rail Pass cover?
This rail pass is valid for the following routes in ordinary car reserved and non‑reserved seats:
Hokkaido Shinkansen (Shin‑Hakodate‑Hokuto ‑ Shin‑Aomori)
Tohoku Shinkansen (Shin‑Aomori ‑ Tokyo)
Akita Shinkansen (Akita ‑ Morioka)
Yamagata Shinkansen (Shinjo ‑ Shin‑Shirakawa)
Joetsu Shinkansen (GALA Yuzawa ‑ Tokyo)
Tobu Railway Line
JR Hokkaido Line
JR East Japan Line (including BRT Bus Rapid Transit System)
Monorail
Aomori Railway
IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway
Izu Kyuko Line
Sendai Airport Transit

Admire the dreamlike natural beauty of Lake Mashu

Elegant red‑crowned cranes strolling in the snow
Admire the dreamlike natural beauty of Lake Mashu, elegant red‑crowned cranes strolling in the snow
Merchant nameJR Pass East Japan・South Hokkaido Rail Pass
AddressHokkaido Shinkansen
CitySapporo
CategoryTransportation
Latitude and longitude of address141.3067213,43.0818053
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