Following the JR PASS price increase announced by JR companies in April 2023, all six JR East railway passes will also see a fare hike in October 2023, with the maximum increase reaching 10,000 yen. Don’t miss the opportunity to travel to Japan before the travel costs go up!
JR East All-line PASS Price Increase
| PASS | Previous Adult Ticket Price (JPY) | Revised Adult Ticket Price (JPY) | Price Increase Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area) | 20,000 | 30,000 | 50% |
| JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) | 18,000 | 27,000 | 50% |
| JR TOKYO Wide Pass | 10,180 | 15,000 | 47.35% |
| N’EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket | 4,070 | 5,000 | 22.85% |
| JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass | 27,000 | 35,000 | 29.63% |
| JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass | 24,000 | 30,000 | 25% |
New Prices and Coverage Areas of the Six Passes
Starting from October 1, 2023, all passes will be sold at the post-increase prices.
Passes purchased until September 30, 2023, regardless of when they are activated, will be sold at the pre-increase prices.
The following prices are all post-increase prices (including tax).
JR EAST PASS(Tohoku area)
| Price | 30,000 yen (Children: 15,000 yen) |  |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Holders of non-Japanese passports | |
| Validity Period | Consecutive 5 days | |
| Coverage | Covers the free area of JR East lines, Izu Kyuko Line, Tokyo Monorail Line, Aomori Railway Line, Iwate Galaxy Railway Line, Sendai Airport Railway Line, including special express trains (including Shinkansen), limited express trains, and local trains (including rapid trains) in ordinary car reserved seats. It also allows free boarding and alighting on JR and Tobu mutual through express trains such as “Nikko,” “SPACIA Nikko,” “Kinugawa,” “SPACIA Kinugawa,” and more. Moreover, it can be used on some JR bus routes. | |
| Sales Locations | Available for purchase on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website, as well as at service counters in applicable stations and overseas partner travel agencies within the coverage area. |
JR EAST PASS(Nagano, Niigata area)
JR EAST PASS(Nagano, Niigata area)
| Price | 27,000 yen (Children: 13,500 yen) |  |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Holders of non-Japanese passports | |
| Validity Period | Consecutive 5 days | |
| Coverage | Covers the free area of JR East lines, Izu Kyuko Line, Tokyo Monorail Line, Hokuhoku Line, Echigo Tokimeki Railway (between Naoetsu and Arai), including special express trains (including Shinkansen), limited express trains, and local trains (including rapid trains) in ordinary car reserved seats. It also allows free boarding and alighting on JR and Tobu mutual through express trains such as “Nikko,” “SPACIA Nikko,” “Kinugawa,” “SPACIA Kinugawa,” and more. Moreover, it can be used on some JR bus routes. | |
| Sales Locations | Available for purchase on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website, as well as at service counters in applicable stations and overseas partner travel agencies within the coverage area. |
JR TOKYO Wide Pass
| Price | 15,000 yen (Children: 7,500 yen) |  |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Holders of non-Japanese passports | |
| Validity Period | Consecutive 3 days | |
| Coverage | Covers the free area of JR East lines, Fujikyu Line, Izu Kyuko Line, Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit (Rinkai Line), Tokyo Monorail Line, Joshin Dentetsu Line, and Saitama New Urban Transit (New Shuttle) “Omiya to Railway Museum” including special express trains (including Shinkansen), limited express trains, and local trains (including rapid trains) in ordinary car reserved seats. It also allows free boarding and alighting on JR and Tobu mutual through express trains such as “Nikko,” “SPACIA Nikko,” “Kinugawa,” “SPACIA Kinugawa,” and more in ordinary car reserved seats. | |
| Sales Locations | Available for purchase on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website, as well as at service counters in applicable stations and some other stations within the coverage area. |
N’EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket
| Price | 5,000 yen (Children: 2,500 yen) |  |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Holders of non-Japanese passports | |
| Validity Period | Within 14 days, you can enjoy a round-trip using the “Narita Express” in ordinary car reserved seats between Narita Airport Station or Terminal 2 Station and designated areas in Tokyo. | |
| Sales Locations | Available for purchase on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website, at the tourist service counters in Narita Airport Station and Terminal 2 Station. |
JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
| Price | 35,000 yen (Children: 17,500 yen) |  |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Holders of non-Japanese passports and have a residence certificate qualifying for “short-term stay.” | |
| Validity Period | Within 6 consecutive days, you can freely ride on the “JR East” lines (including BRT) and the Hokkaido lines in the Hakodate, Sapporo, Otaru area, Izu Kyuko line, Tokyo Monorail line, Aomori Railway line, Iwate Galaxy Railway line, Sendai Airport Railway line. This includes the Special Rapid (including Shinkansen), Limited Express, and Ordinary (including Rapid) train services in reserved seats. | |
| Sales Locations | Available for purchase on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website, at the service counters in applicable stations, and certain cooperating travel agencies. |
JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
| Price | 30,000 yen (Children: 15,000 yen) |  |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Holders of non-Japanese passports and have a residence certificate qualifying for “short-term stay.” | |
| Validity Period | Within 6 consecutive days, you can freely ride on the “JR East” lines (including BRT), as well as the Hokkaido lines in the Hakodate, Sapporo, Otaru area, Aomori Railway line, Iwate Galaxy Railway line, and Sendai Airport Railway line. This includes the Special Rapid (including Shinkansen), Limited Express, and Ordinary (including Rapid) train services in reserved seats. | |
| Sales Locations | Available for purchase on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website, at the service counters in applicable stations, and certain cooperating travel agencies. |
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