JR-WEST All Area Pass 7 Day E-Voucher [For Overseas Visitors Only]
Overview
The JR West All-Area Pass is your ticket to a side of Japan you've never seen. From the Kansai and Hokuriku regions (Kyoto, Osaka, Toyama, Kanazawa) all the way through Sanyo-San'in to Fukuoka at the top of Kyushu! For an attraction pass to complement your regional rail pass, check out the [**Have Fun in Kansai Pass**](https://experiences.travel.rakuten.com/experiences/25582?l-id=25226_overview) for 3–6 attractions at one low price!
Highlights
- Get the JR West Pass that covers the most, from Toyama to Hakata
- 7 days of unlimited travel around the west of Japan's Honshu Island
- Great flexibility: voucher is valid up to 90 days after booking
- Convenient e-ticket for easy pickup — buy before or after arrival in Japan
- Includes the Miyajima Ferry, Sanyo and Hokuriku Shinkansen, Thunderbird express train, and more!
Description
Grab an e-voucher for the JR West All-Area Pass, and you can exchange it easily at any participating exchange office. Although the pass is only valid for overseas visitors, with a QR code voucher you can receive it even after landing in Japan! Book now and look forward to seven days unlimited travel around the west of Japan's largest island, Honshu. From Toyama, Kanazawa, Kyoto or Osaka, all the way across Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, and even Fukuoka! This pass also grants discounts at various attractions across the region, such as Himeji Castle, Amanohashidate View Land, Osaka Castle Museum, Kokoen Gardens, Hieizan Enryakuji Temple, and many other hotspots and hidden gems across the area.
How it works
How to Receive Your JR Pass 1. Choose the date you intend to redeem the JR Pass and book; a lead guest may book on behalf of a group, but note that all guests must hold non-Japanese passports and have Temporary Visitor status. 2. Receive your QR code e-voucher with your confirmation email. If your requested date is more than 90 days in the future, we will wait to issue the e-voucher closer to your requested date. 3. Present your QR code e-voucher, printed or displayed on your smartphone, at any valid exchange office to redeem your physical pass. All guests must also present their passport for verification during redemption. If you have a passport with an IC chip you can also exchange your e-voucher at a ticket vending machine marked with the passport symbol. You can redeem it up to 90 days from the issue date of your e-voucher. Main exchange offices are at Kansai International Airport and Kyoto, Osaka, Shin-Osaka, Hakata, and Hiroshima stations. For a full list, visit https://rakuten-travelexp.net/jr-west-pickup-list How to Use Your JR Pass 1. Your JR pass can be used for 7 consecutive days and must be redeemed within 90 days from when the e-voucher is issued 2. The usage period must be within one month of exchanging your e-voucher for the physical pass 3. You need to specify the date that you want to start using the pass at the exchange office • When you first use the Pass, enter a ticket gate where there is an attendant available and receive a stamp in the designated column • Use your pass on: — The Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hakata — The Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Joetsu-Myoko — Limited express services Haruka, Kuroshio, Thunderbird, Kounotori, Yakumo, Super Hakuto, and more — JR-West special rapid, rapid, and local train services in the coverage area (reserved or non-reserved ordinary seats) — The Miyajima Ferry — West JR Bus routes within the coverage area • Not valid on: — Tokaido Shinkansen — Kyushu Shinkansen — The special rapid "A Seat" paid seating service — Expressway buses