Northern Kyushu Area Pass
Overview
A JR North Kyushu Pass is your ticket to unlimited adventure around Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kitakyushu, Yanagawa, Arita, Beppu, and more! A great value ticket for exploring Japan at high speeds, get an e-voucher now for your JR Kyushu Rail Pass, and redeem any time in the next 3 months. Only for temporary visitors!
Highlights
- Get a handy e-voucher for easy pass collection
- Stay flexible with 3-month voucher validity after booking
- Enjoy unlimited travel in northern Kyushu for 3 or 5 days
- Zip from city to city on Shinkansen and limited express trains
- Explore a land of fire, active volcanoes, and bubbling natural hot springs
Key Information
Important Information
- . ①You must hold a passport issued by a country other than Japan. ②You must reside outside Japan and are visiting Japan on a temporary visitor visa(*). Those who satisfy conditions ①and ②above. *When entering Japan, please receive proof of "temporary visitor" with a stamp or seal on your passport. If you are using an automated gate when entering Japan、please offer to the airport staff and receive a certificate from your passport with a stamp or seal.
- . Pass price for children (age between 6 and 11) is half of the adult price. How to determine child's age: the age of the child is as of the date of purchase.
- . Conditions of use: 1.This pass can be used by only rail pass purchaser. 2.When you use the pass, please always carry your passport with you. 3.The pass cannot be used for JR Kyushu buses,B&S Miyazaki buses,the Cruise Train Seven Stars in Kyushu and the ARU RESSHA(Sweet Train). 4.The pass cannot be used for the Sanyo Shinkansen (between Hakata and Kokura). 5.Use of Green Cars is subject to an additional fee. Passes do not authorize holder access to the private room/compartment of any Green Car. 6.The pass is only good within the JR Kyushu service area even though there may be some lines in Kyushu operated by other companies. 7.Travel on trains outside of the designated coverage area of your pass is subject to an additional fee/charge. 8.Unavailability of seating due to full occupancy shall not be subject to refunds.
- . In regard to validity period of JR Kyushu Rail Pass: The pass must be used on consecutive days. For example: 3 consecutive days validity such as Jan.1, 2, and 3. You may not use non-consecutive days (interval in-between).
- . How to use: JR Kyushu Rail Pass can be passed through the automatic ticket gate. Please notice not to forget picking it up.
- . JR Kyushu Rail Passes do not apply to Shinkansen (bullet train) rides between Hakata and Kokura since this portion is a part of the Sanyo Shinkansen operated by the JR West.
- . Applicable Trains: 1.Reserved and non-reserved seats for all Shinkansen (Mizuho, Sakura and Tsubame) within the designated covered area. *The pass cannot be used for the portion between Hakata and Kokura. 2.Reserved and non-reserved seats for all limited express trains within the designated covered area. 3.Local trains within the designated covered area. *Use of Green Car (first-class car) is allowed but subject to an additional charge.
- . For the information on seat reservation, please refer to the following website https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/booking/manual.html <The number of restriction times for seat reservation> For tickets exchangeable until March 31, 2022 : Unlimited For tickets exchangeable from April 1, 2022 : Up to 6 times
Booking
Description
<Applicable Trains> Trains stated below covering Kumamoto/Misumi and the area north of Oita ・Local trains ・Limited express trains ・Shinkansen(Hakata - Kumamoto)
*Shinkansen(between Kokura and Hakata), subways, buses or private railways are not applicable.
How it works
- Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you an e-voucher which serves as your exchange order to collect the JR Pass
- Your e-voucher is non-cancellable and non-refundable, but it is valid for 3 months from the date indicated on your confirmation e-mail
- Present your e-voucher (printed or displayed on your smartphone) at a listed redemption counter to exchange it for your JR Pass
- Your JR Pass is valid for 3 or 5 consecutive days, depending on your chosen option, starting with the date of first use
- Simply pass your JR Pass through the automatic ticket gates to use it
Redemption Counters (open 7 days a week) Note: Opening hours are subject to change without prior notice • Hakata Station: 07:00–21:00 • Kokura Station: 07:00–21:00 • Mojiko Station: 07:30–19:00 • Saga Station: 07:00–21:00 • Nagasaki Station: 07:00–21:00 • Sasebo Station: 07:30–19:00 • Beppu Station: 07:30–19:00 • Oita Station: 07:00–21:00 • Kumamoto Station: 07:00–21:00