JR Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass (5-Day)
Overview
Get the Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass for five consecutive days of unlimited travel in the Chugoku region! Ideal for those traveling to/between Okayama, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi, or from Fukuoka's Hakata Station by the Sanyo Shinkansen.
Highlights
- Valid for 5 consecutive days after the first use — a great way to explore the Chugoku region
- Available exclusively for non-Japanese passport holders — overseas tourists only
Description
Exclusively for use by foreign tourists, the Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass is a transportation pass that allows five consecutive days of unlimited travel on designated JR train and bus lines (including shinkansen and limited express trains) in Okayama, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefectures and the Sanyo Shinkansen (including Nozomi and Mizuho) to/from Fukuoka. The Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel on these trains and buses: • Non-reserved seats on Sanyo Shinkansen (Okayama–Hakata)* (The pass can be used for the Hello Kitty Shinkansen) • Non-reserved seats on Express Trains* • Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines • JR West Miyajima Ferry (Miyajimaguchi–Miyajima) • Unlimited rides on Chugoku JR route buses • Usable at "EKIRIN" rent-a-cycle shops within the pass's usage area (Chugoku JR bus route-For more information, please click the link: http://www.chugoku-jrbus.co.jp/pdf/route_bus/20170117chugoku-jrbus_route-map.pdf) *Seats may be reserved for free for up to 6 times; for the 7th time onward, separate tickets will be required The pass cannot be used for these trains: • Sanyo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama) • Not usable on conventional lines on Kyushu Island Discover the beauty of the Chugoku region with the Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass — book now!
How it works
How to Receive Your JR Pass 1. Choose the date you want to redeem the JR Pass and book. A lead guest may book on behalf of a group, but note that all guests must be foreign nationals with non-Japanese passports, with a valid 'Temporary Visitor' entry status stamp 2. Receive your 2D barcode e-voucher with your confirmation email 3. Present your 2D barcode 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. You can redeem it up to 90 days from the issue date of your e-voucher See the list of exchange offices here: https://rakuten-travelexp.net/jr-west-exchange-locations How to Use Your JR Pass 1. Your JR pass can be used for 5 consecutive days and must be redeemed within 90 days after 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 • The usage period begins when you use your physical pass to pass through the automated ticket gates