JR West Rail Pass
Unlock the beauty of West Japan with the JR West Rail Pass, offering unlimited travel across stunning regions like Kansai and Hokuriku.
- Unlimited rides on special rapid, rapid, and local trains on JR West lines.
- Access to the airport express HARUKA for easy airport transfers.
- Book your JR West All Area Pass up to 90 days in advance for a stress-free arrival.
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【E-Ticket】Sanin & Okayama Area Rail Pass 4 Days
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September 2026
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What's included
- Non-reserved seats on Express Trains YAKUMO and SUPER HAKUTO (including Kamigori-Chizu section)
- Rapid services on JR West conventional lines
- Local trains on JR West conventional lines
- Unlimited travel in valid area
About this ticket
The Sanin-Okayama Area Pass provides unlimited travel on JR West conventional trains within the designated area. You can use non-reserved seats on express trains like YAKUMO and SUPER HAKUTO, as well as rapid and local trains.
What's not included
- Bullet Train SANYO SHINKANSEN (Shin-Osaka to Hakata)
Practical info
Valid for travel in the Sanin-Okayama area as shown on the official route map
Important notes
- Pass is valid for 4 days
- Only non-reserved seats are included on express trains
Unlimited travel on JR West trains in the Sanin-Okayama area for 4 days
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September 2026
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Hokuriku Area Pass - 4 Day
Unlimited train travel in the Hokuriku area including bullet trains and express services
Non-reserved seats on Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet trains (Kanazawa⇔Kurobe-Unazukionsen) · Non-reserved seats on Express Trains 'THUNDERBIRD' and others · Rapid Services and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines · +2 more
Non-refundable
From
£31.60
per person
What's included
- Non-reserved seats on Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet trains (Kanazawa⇔Kurobe-Unazukionsen)
- Non-reserved seats on Express Trains 'THUNDERBIRD' and others
- Rapid Services and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines
- Limited express trains on IR Ishikawa Railway (Kanazawa⇔Tsubata)
- Special access to Himi, Johana, or Nanao lines with conditions
About this ticket
The Hokuriku Area Pass provides unlimited travel on JR West trains in the Hokuriku region. You can use non-reserved seats on Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet trains between Kanazawa and Kurobe-Unazukionsen, plus express trains, rapid services and local trains on JR-West conventional lines.
What's not included
- Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet trains (Kurobe-Unazukionsen⇔Tokyo)
- IR Ishikawa Railway
- Ainokaze Toyama Railway
- Liner fare for Ainokaze Liner rapid service
How to redeem
Obtain additional tickets at a JR-WEST station before boarding when required
Important notes
- Pass can be used for Himi, Johana, or Nanao lines only if you don't alight from IR Ishikawa Railway (Kanazawa⇔Tsubata) or Ainokaze Toyama Railway (Takaoka⇔Toyama)
- Additional separate tickets are required for certain routes
- Separate liner fare required for Ainokaze Liner rapid service
Unlimited train travel in the Hokuriku area including bullet trains and express services
Kansai WIDE Area Pass - 5 Day
5-day unlimited rail pass for JR West lines including Sanyo Shinkansen and express trains
Unlimited travel on JR West trains in valid area · Sanyo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka to Okayama) · Express trains (HARUKA, KUROSHIO, THUNDERBIRD, KOUNOTORI, SUPER HAKUTO, SUPER INABA) · +4 more
Non-refundable
From
£53.85
per person
What's included
- Unlimited travel on JR West trains in valid area
- Sanyo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka to Okayama)
- Express trains (HARUKA, KUROSHIO, THUNDERBIRD, KOUNOTORI, SUPER HAKUTO, SUPER INABA)
- Special Rapid, Rapid and Local JR West trains
- Hello Kitty Shinkansen
- JR West bus routes within valid area
- 6 reserved seat tickets
About this ticket
The Kansai WIDE Area Pass provides 5 days of unlimited travel on JR West trains within the designated area. You can ride the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Okayama, express trains like HARUKA and KUROSHIO, and local JR West services. The pass includes 6 reserved seat reservations and works on select JR West bus routes.
What's not included
- Expressway buses
Practical info
Reserved seats can be used 6 times - if you exceed this number, use the pass to board unreserved cars directly
How to redeem
Pass can be exchanged and purchased at Takamatsu Station in JR Shikoku
Important notes
- Pass only valid on West Japan JR bus routes within the designated area
- Cannot be used on expressway buses
- Available for exchange at Takamatsu Airport area as part of tourism promotion
5-day unlimited rail pass for JR West lines including Sanyo Shinkansen and express trains
【E-Ticket】Hiroshima & Yamaguchi Area Rail Pass 5 Days
5-day unlimited rail pass for Hiroshima & Yamaguchi area with reserved seat options
Bullet Train SANYO SHINKANSEN (Mihara⇔Hakata) · Hello Kitty Shinkansen · Express Trains · +5 more
Non-refundable
From
£67.30
per person
What's included
- Bullet Train SANYO SHINKANSEN (Mihara⇔Hakata)
- Hello Kitty Shinkansen
- Express Trains
- Special Rapid Services
- Rapid Services and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines
- JR WEST MIYAJIMA FERRY (Miyajimaguchi⇔Miyajima)
- Chugoku JR route buses
- Reserved seat tickets (up to 6 times)
About this ticket
This 5-day rail pass provides unlimited travel in the Hiroshima-Yamaguchi area including bullet trains, express trains, and local services. You can reserve seats up to 6 times, and after that you can still use unreserved cars on the same trains.
What's not included
- Bullet Train SANYO SHINKANSEN (Mihara⇔Shin-Osaka)
- Bullet Train TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo)
- Bullet Train KYUSHU SHINKANSEN (Hakata⇔Kagoshima-Chuo)
Practical info
Valid for unlimited travel in the Hiroshima-Yamaguchi area shown on the route map
How to redeem
Reserved seats can be redeemed up to 6 times. After exceeding reserved seat limit, use the original ticket to board unreserved cars directly
Important notes
- Individual customers are prohibited from purchasing or exchanging more than one ticket for the same use period
- After 6 reserved seat uses, you can still board trains using unreserved cars
5-day unlimited rail pass for Hiroshima & Yamaguchi area with reserved seat options
【E-ticket】Okayama, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi Area Rail Pass 5 Days
5-day unlimited rail pass for Okayama, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi areas with reserved seats.
Unlimited travel on Sanyo Shinkansen bullet trains (Okayama to Hakata) · Hello Kitty Shinkansen access · Express trains with reserved seat options · +5 more
Non-refundable
From
£76.25
per person
What's included
- Unlimited travel on Sanyo Shinkansen bullet trains (Okayama to Hakata)
- Hello Kitty Shinkansen access
- Express trains with reserved seat options
- Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST lines
- JR West Miyajima Ferry (Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima)
- Unlimited rides on Chugoku JR route buses
- Access to EKIRIN rent-a-cycle shops within pass area
- 6 reserved seat ticket redemptions
About this ticket
This 5-day pass provides unlimited travel within the Okayama, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi areas. The pass includes 6 reserved seat tickets for bullet trains and express trains, with unlimited unreserved travel when reserved seats are exhausted.
What's not included
- Sanyo Shinkansen bullet trains between Shin-Osaka and Okayama
- Conventional lines on Kyushu island
Practical info
Valid for 5 consecutive days within the designated area shown on the pass map.
How to redeem
Reserved seats can be redeemed 6 times. After exceeding reserved seat limit, use original ticket to board unreserved trains directly.
Important notes
- Individual customers cannot purchase or exchange more than one ticket for the same use period
- After using 6 reserved seat redemptions, unlimited unreserved travel is still available
5-day unlimited rail pass for Okayama, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi areas with reserved seats.
[E-Ticket] 7-Day Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass
7-day unlimited rail pass for Kansai & Hokuriku area with reserved seat options
Unlimited travel in Kansai-Hokuriku area for 7 days · Sanyo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka to Okayama) · Hello Kitty Shinkansen · +6 more
Non-refundable
From
£85.15
per person
What's included
- Unlimited travel in Kansai-Hokuriku area for 7 days
- Sanyo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka to Okayama)
- Hello Kitty Shinkansen
- Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kanazawa to Joetsu-Myoko)
- Express trains (HARUKA, THUNDERBIRD, KUROSHIO, KOUNOTORI, SUPER HAKUTO Kyoto-Kamigori)
- Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-West lines
- West Japan JR Bus route buses within valid area
- Up to 6 reserved seat bookings
- Limited express trains on IR Ishikawa Railway (Kanazawa-Tsubata)
About this ticket
This 7-day rail pass provides unlimited travel within the Kansai-Hokuriku area including bullet trains, express trains, and local JR West services. You can reserve seats up to 6 times, and after that use unreserved carriages with the same pass.
What's not included
- Hokuriku Shinkansen (Joetsu-Myoko to Tokyo)
- Tokaido Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka to Tokyo)
- Sanyo Shinkansen (Okayama to Hakata)
- IR Ishikawa Railway and Ainokaze Toyama Railway (except specific exceptions)
- SUPER HAKUTO and SUPER INABA (Kamigori to Tottori) - separate fare required
- Expressway buses
- Ainokaze Liner rapid service liner fare
Practical info
Valid for 7 days of unlimited travel. Pass can be used on Himi, Johana, or Nanao lines only if not alighting at IR Ishikawa Railway (Kanazawa-Tsubata) or Ainokaze Toyama Railway (Takaoka-Toyama) stations.
How to redeem
Reserved seats can be redeemed 6 times. After exceeding reserved seat limit, use the pass to board unreserved trains directly.
Important notes
- Reserved seats available up to 6 times only
- After 6 reserved seats used, unlimited unreserved travel still available
- Individual customers prohibited from purchasing multiple tickets for same period
- Special exception rules apply for certain railway lines
- Separate liner fare required for Ainokaze Liner rapid service
7-day unlimited rail pass for Kansai & Hokuriku area with reserved seat options
About this experience
Embark on an unforgettable journey through West Japan with the JR West Rail Pass. This versatile pass allows you to hop on special rapid services, local trains, and express trains, including the airport express HARUKA!, making your travels seamless and enjoyable. Whether you're exploring the vibrant streets of Kansai, the serene landscapes of San'in, or the charming towns of Sanyo, this pass opens up a world of adventure at your fingertips.
With options ranging from the Kansai Area Rail Pass to the JR-WEST All Area Pass, you can tailor your travel experience to suit your itinerary. Imagine skipping the long lines and effortlessly redeeming your pass at digital machines or JR Pass ticket offices. You'll discover hidden gems and iconic sights across Japan, from the bustling cityscapes to tranquil countryside, all while enjoying the convenience of unlimited rides on JR West lines.
What to expect
As you travel through West Japan, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace. The JR West Rail Pass allows you to jump on and off trains, making it easy to visit multiple destinations in a single day. From the historic sites of Kyoto to the modern attractions of Osaka, each journey offers a unique glimpse into Japan's diverse culture and landscape.
Expect a comfortable and efficient travel experience, with trains that run frequently and on time. The scenic views from your window will enhance your journey, providing a picturesque backdrop as you traverse the beautiful regions of Japan. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, the JR West Rail Pass is your ticket to an enriching adventure.
Things to note
- Make sure to check train schedules in advance for optimal travel times.
- Keep your pass handy, as you'll need it for boarding and ticket checks.
- Consider downloading a train app for real-time updates and navigation.
- Plan your itinerary to maximize the use of your pass across multiple regions.
- Be aware of peak travel times to avoid crowded trains.
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Frequently asked questions
This ticket is non-refundable, meaning once booked, no refunds will be issued regardless of the circumstances. If your travel plans change after booking, you will not be able to recover any costs. This policy applies to all ticket types associated with the JR West Rail Pass. It is advisable to consider your travel dates carefully before making a purchase. Ensure you are certain of your plans to avoid any potential loss.
