JR Kyushu Pass Guide: Ticket Sale&Exchange Process

JR Kyushu Pass Types

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JR Kyushu Pass

JR Kyushu Pass can be divided into three different types: All Kyushu, North Kyushu, and South Kyushu, each with its own applicable range.

JP All Kyushu Pass Applicable Areas

It can be used throughout the All Kyushu region. It includes the following trains in the Kyushu region:

• Ordinary trains
• Express trains
• Kyushu Shinkansen (between Hakata and Kagoshima Central)
• West Kyushu Shinkansen (between Takeo Onsen and Nagasaki)

JP Northern Kyushu Pass Applicable Areas

JP Northern Kyushu Pass can be used in Fukuoka, Oita, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Saga and other northern Kyushu regions.

Applicable to the following trains in Kumamoto/Triangle and north regionsof Oita:

• Local Trains
• Limited Express Trains
• Kyushu Shinkansen (between Hakata and Kumamoto)
• West Kyushu Shinkansen (between Takeo Onsen and Nagasaki)

JP Southern Kyushu Pass Applicable Areas

JP Southern Kyushu Pass is applicable in the southern Kyushu regions, including Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, etc.

Applicable to the following trains in the regions south of Kumamoto and Oita:

• Regular trains
• Limited express trains
• Kyushu Shinkansen (between Kumamoto and Kagoshima Central District)

JR Sanyo & Sanin PASS Applicable Areas

You can ride unlimitedly within the valid area on the map.

You can use the following trains (reserved seats):

• Reserved seats on the Sanyo Shinkansen (Ordinary Car Reserved Seats) (Shin-Osaka⇔Hakata)
• Limited Express trains HARUKA, YAKUMO, KONOTORI etc.
• JR West Japan's New Rapid (Shin-Kaisoku), Rapid (Kaisoku), and Local trains (Ordinary trains)
• JR-West Miyajima Ferry (Miyajimaguchi⇔Miyajima)
• West JR Bus valid only for local routes. Cannot take the highway bus.

JR Hiroshima & Yamaguchi PASS Applicable Areas

Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map:

Check valid trains below:

• Reserved seats on Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Mihara⇔Hakata)
• Reserved seats on Limited Express Trains
• Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines
• JR WEST MIYAJIMA FERRY (Miyajimaguchi⇔Miyajima)

JR Okayama & Hiroshima & Yamaguchi Pass Applicable Areas

JR Okayama & Hiroshima & Yamaguchi Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map:

Check valid trains below:

• Reserved seats on Bullet Train “SANYO SHINKANSEN” (Okayama⇔Hakata)
• Reserved seats on Limited 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.

JR Setouchi Pass Applicable Areas

JR Setouchi Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map:

Check Valid trains below:

• The pass can be used for reserved and non-reserved seats on Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Hakata).
• The pass can be used for reserved and non-reserved seats on Limited Express trains (HARUKA, SHIOKAZE, NAMPU, etc.).
• The pass can be used for reserved and non-reserved seats on JR-WEST and JR-SHIKOKU Rapid Service Marine Liner and local service trains (including Special Rapid and Rapid Service trains).

JR Kyushu Pass Exchange Procedure

Eligibility for JR Kyushu Pass

The JR Kyushu Pass is only applicable to the following groups:

• Non-Japanese tourists visiting Japan.
• Those with short-term stay visas indicated on their passports (tourist visa, business visa, three-year multiple-entry tourist visa, etc.).

✨Note✨:

• Long-term visas (student visa, work visa, etc.) are not eligible for purchase.
• The same passenger is not allowed to purchase or exchange multiple tickets of the same type during the same period.

JR Kyushu Pass Ticket Inspection

1. Prepare your JR PASS

Before entering the station, please have your JR PASS ready to quickly present to the station staff.

2. Go to the manual ticket gate/use the automatic ticket gate

Some JR Passes require manual ticket inspection at the station entrance. For some JR Passes, you can use the automatic ticket gate to put the ticket in and enter the station directly. Please confirm with station staff in advance.

3. Present your JR Pass

Present your JR PASS to the station staff. If this is your first time, be sure to show the cover of your pass so station staff can see the details on the inside pages.

4. Stamp to confirm start date

If your pass is used for the first time, station staff will stamp the date on the back of the pass. This date stamp marks the beginning of the consecutive period of use of your pass (usually 5 days). From this day on, you will be able to use designated trains and routes by JR Hokkaido for unlimited times the following consecutive days. If you use the automatic ticket gate to enter the station, your ticket will be automatically printed with the date of entry.

5. Pass the ticket gate

After the station staff verifies your JR PASS, you will be allowed to pass the ticket gate. Bear in mind this verification process will need to be performed every time you enter or exit the station.

Popular Cities in JR Kyushu Pass Areas

1. Fukuoka

It is the largest city on Kyushu Island and is a hub for various types of culture, commerce, and transportation. It is known for Fukuoka Castle, Ohori Park, and Hakata, a traditional district known for ramen and shopping.

2. Nagasaki

Known for its tragic history of being the second city to be destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II, Nagasaki has risen from the ashes to become a beautiful, community-oriented city. The Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, and Dutch-inspired architecture are among the city's highlights.

3. Kumamoto

The city is renowned for its picturesque Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three premier castles. The Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Center and Suizenji Garden are also famous attractions.

4. Beppu

This is one of Japan's most popular hot spring resorts, famous for its unique "Hells", which are several spectacular hot springs for viewing instead of bathing.

5. Kagoshima

Known as the "Naples of the Eastern world", due to its bay location, hot climate, and iconic stratovolcano, Sakurajima. The city offers beautiful natural scenery and historical attractions.