To celebrate the 150th anniversary of JR East, JR East will be selling a limited-edition pass, “JR East Pass,” in October 2022. Recently, details of this pass have been released.

With this JR EAST PASS, you can take unlimited rides on almost all JR East trains, including Shinkansen and limited express trains.

Why not use this pass to enjoy the foliage this year?

Unlimited rides on JR East and 7 private railway companies

This “150th Anniversary JR East Pass” will be available for sale for two weeks from October 14, 2022 to October 27, 2022.

This pass allows unlimited rides on all JR East trains for three days, as well as trains of seven private railroad companies.

Commemorating 150 years of railroad operation JR East Pass

Product name: JR East Japan Pass Commemorating 150 Years of Railroad Operations

Price: Adult 22,150 yen Children 10,150 yen (tax included)

Period of use: Friday, October 14, 2022 – Thursday, October 27, 2022
*On sale from one month prior to the start date of use

Validity period: 3 days

Place of sale: “Ekinetto (Web)” limited sale

Use: Unreserved seats in ordinary cars of limited express (including Shinkansen), express and rapid trains on all JR East lines, Aoimori Railway line, IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway line, Sanriku Railway line, Hokuetsu Kyuko line, Izu Kyuko line, Fujikyuko line and Echigo Tokimeki Railway line (between Naoetsu and Arai) in the free area, as well as unlimited rides on BRT operated by JR East for 3 days. BRT operated by JR East for 3 days. If seats are reserved in advance, passengers can board four times in reserved seats of ordinary cars of Shinkansen and superior trains.

Privileges: Privileges to use rental cars and shops/facilities.

JR East official website: 150 years of railroad operation

Let’s go maple viewing on JR East trains in autumn!

In Japan, a series of discounts have been launched in various prefectures, including “Motto Tokyo”, to promote travel within Japan.

Take advantage of these discounts and this “150th Anniversary JR East Pass” pass to travel this fall!