JR EAST PASS: Tohoku Area (E-Ticket) | Japan
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Travel across northeastern Japan without any limits using the JR EAST Tohoku Area PASS! Get unlimited rides on all JR East lines, including Narita Express, Tokyo Monorail, and Shinkansen.
- Explore all the major tourist spots in northeastern Japan with easy access to transportation
- Get five days of unlimited access to the railway system in the Tohoku area
- Enjoy the convenience of e-tickets and have fun travelling hassle-free!
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Options
JR EAST 5-Day PASS: Tohoku Area
Additional Info
JR PASS is acceptable at automatic ticket gate and does not require manual verification
JR PASS can be used to book reserved seats at JR East reserved seat ticket machine
The JR PASS must be used in 5 consecutive days from the time of first use. Invalid for use once expired
Eligible for all non-Japanese passport holders. Travellers will not be checked for temporary visit visa upon collection
E-ticket that has not been exchanged into a physical ticket can be returned through Over The Planet within 11 months from the issue date. A 10% cancellation fee is required. If it is stolen, lost, or partially used, return or re-issue will not be possible
From£150.25Per Person
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What's included in JR EAST PASS: Tohoku Area (E-Ticket) | Japan
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
— What You Can Expect —
Enjoy unlimited access to JR trains in the eastern region of Japan with the JR EAST PASS! Roam around Tohoku and hit all of the must-see sights, from sacred temples to tranquil hot springs.
Head to Aomori, where you can stroll along the streets and admire the stunning view of cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park. Take a closer look at the fortified moats and gates surrounding the historical Hirosaki Castle.
Wander through Shirakami Sanchi, Japan's first-ever UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the vast forest abounds with ancient oaks and beech trees. Then, cruise around Mattrushima Bay to see hundreds of lush forest islands and lounge by the famed hot spring resorts in Akita or Izu Peninsula.
Discover all the breathtaking sceneries of Tohoku with JR EAST PASS and explore the region with ease!
- The 5-day and 10-day passes differ only in the validity period and price; the range of use and usage methods are the same.
- SKYTREE® ENJOY PACK: Tokyo Skytree & JR East Rail 5-Day Pass (Tohoku Area) Package
- A value package of Tokyo Skytree Observation Tembo Deck (included in both options), Tembo Galleria (only for option including the Galleria) and JR East Rail Pass (Tohoku Area)
- Enjoy better prices compared to purchasing tickets on the day.
- Please arrive at the Tokyo Skytree Observation Deck at the time specified when booking.
— Important Info —
- Enjoy unlimited rides on JR East Lines (including BRT), Tokyo Monorail, Izu Kyuko Line, Aoimori Railway Line, Iwate Galaxy Railway (IGR) Line, Sendai Airport Transit Line
- Reserved seats in ordinary cars of the following express trains with through operation between JR East and Tobu Railway lines: Nikko, Kinugawa, and SPACIA Kinugawa trains
- Ordinary trains (including rapid trains) on the Tobu Railway lines between Shimo-imaichi and Tōbu-nikkō / Kinugawa-onsen
- Express trains between Kurihashi and Shimo-imaichi that has direct and through operation with Tobu Railway (excluding express trains that start or end at Tobu Railway)
- JR buses in the area (excluding highway and some regular bus routes)
- This JR Pass is only valid for the Tobu Railway when the departure and/or destination is a JR line station
Inclusions
- Non-reserved seats on JR Hokkaido lines and JR East Lines (including BRT)
- Non-reserved seats on Izu Kyuko Line, Tokyo Monorail, Aoimori Railway, Iwate Galaxy Railway (IGR), and Sendai Airport Transit Line
- Reserved seats on the following limited express trains run directly with the JR East lines and Tobu Railway lines: the Nikko, the SPACIA Nikko, the Kinugawa, and the SPACIA Kinugawa train
- This pass can be used to travel on local and rapid trains between Shimo-imaichi to Tobu-nikko and Shimo-imaichi to Kinugawa-onsen section on Tobu Railway Lines. For travel between Kurihashi and Shimo-imaichi Stations, this pass can only be used on limited express trains that connect directly with Tobu Railway Lines
- JR buses (excluding highway and some route buses)
- [Depending on the package] Tokyo Skytree Observation Tembo Deck, Tembo Galleria & JR East Rail Pass (Tohoku Area)
- [Depending on the package] Tokyo Skytree Observation Tembo Deck (350m) & JR East Rail Pass (Tohoku Area)
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Tobu Railway Lines
- Tokaido Shinkansen
- GALA Yuzawa Station is in operation only in winter and spring
- Special operating intervals and trains may be out of service due to the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
- An additional purchase is required for liners, sleeper cars, green cars (first class), or GranClass cars
- JR tickets operate under a registration system. Please ensure that you have provided sufficient information that’s required to make a purchase. Please also bear in mind that we will not be liable for any loss or delay due to insufficient information provided by travellers
- Travellers may bring up to 2 pieces of luggage, not including carry-ons and smaller bags. Each piece may not weigh more than 30 kg and with length, width, and depth not more than 250 cm in total; the longest side may not exceed 200cm
- Only 1 JR Pass can be used during your travel in Japan (if the validity period overlaps, you can't buy more than 1 JR Pass of the same type)
- Children's age is determined by their age on the date of ticket purchase. Please present their passport for verification
- Children aged under 6 do not need a pass if they don't take reserved seats
- Please note that if you do not collect your reserved seat ticket by 9:00 pm on the day before your travel date, your seat reservation will be automatically canceled, and you will not be able to collect the ticket on the day of travel
Meet
Meeting / End Points
- Tokyo Skytree (limited to packages including Tokyo Skytree)
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Purchase Summary
— JR East Rail Pass (Tohoku Area)—
- Only tickets within 3 months are available for purchase
- For the service range info, please visit the official website
- After booking is completed, the ticket will be sent via email. Please print out the full e-ticket, including the name, reservation number and flight numnber
- JR tickets operate under a registration system, with a very complicated booking process. Therefore, please make sure to provide the correct required info when booking, failure to do so may result in a ticket issue delay and travellers will be held liable
- If the name registered at the time of purchase is inconsistent with the name on your passport, you will not be able to redeem it at the designated location in Japan. Please confirm that the English spelling of your name is correct when placing your order.
- The age limit for children is based on the date of ticket purchase. Please present the child's passport or other identification to prove the child's age when redeeming tickets.
- Children under the age of 6 can travel for free without occupying a seat and do not need to purchase a pass.
- Children under 6 will be required to purchase a child ticket under the following circumstances:
① Child occupies own seat in ordinary car (reserved seat)
② Child is traveling alone - Vouchers will be sent via mail after the booking is confirmed. Please print your voucher with all the important information (name, reservation number, air ticket number) and present it on-site
- Travelers may reserve seats via this website
1. Click Seat Reservation (please log in first to make a reservation, credit card details are not required for the membership)
2. Select the option indicating that you purchased the pass from outside sources
3. Select the preferred train and time
4. Select the preferred seat
5. Select the pass pick-up date and point
6. Complete the reservation
* For more details, please click here
— SKYTREE® ENJOY PACK・Tokyo Skytree & JR East 5-Day Pass (Tohoku Area) Ticket Set —
- Available for booking up to 31 days in advance
- Tokyo Skytree
- Children under 5 years old: Free entry.
- Children aged 6 but not yet enrolled in elementary school: Free entry.
- Elementary school students aged 12 and under: Child ticket.
- High school students aged 18 and under: Teenager ticket. - JR East Rail Pass (Tohoku Area)
- Exclusively for non-Japanese tourists holding valid passports issued by a foreign government (A valid passport must be presented when purchasing, exchanging, and using the pass.)
- Please base the ticket eligibility on the traveler's age on the date of purchase. Please make sure the age info matches the passport
- Children under 5 years old require a child rail pass if a reserved seat is needed. - Validity Periods
1. E-Ticket: Valid for exchange into a physical ticket within 3 months from the date of issuance.
2. JR East Rail Pass: Once exchanged, the pass is valid for 5 consecutive days starting from the start date.※ During the exchange in Japan, a start date within one month must be specified. - Exchange Notes
1. To exchange for the JR East Rail Pass, present the E-Ticket and your passport at a designated location in Japan. Photocopies of passports will not be accepted.
2. During the exchange in Japan, a start date within one month must be specified. Exchange Notes Once exchanged, the start date cannot be changed.
3. When exchanging multiple JR East passes of the same type, the start date of the new pass must not overlap with the validity period (5 days) of the previous pass. While different pass types (e.g., Tohoku vs. Nagano/Niigata) validity period can overlap.
4. If eligibility requirements are not met, the E-Ticket cannot be exchanged for a pass. Refund requests must be made through the original travel agency. - After Exchange Notes
1. Use the automatic ticket gates when entering and exiting stations.
2. Lost passes cannot be reissued, even with proof of purchase such as the E-Ticket or receipt.
3. Additional fares are required for travel beyond the validity area of the JR East rail pass. - Terms of Use
1. Passes are for personal use only. Always carry your passport during the validity period and present it upon request by station staff.
2. Once activated, the pass cannot be extended or refunded due to train cancellations, delays, or other reasons. Additional costs for travel plan changes (e.g., accommodation or transport) are not covered. -
Pass coverage
- Reserved Seats
1. Reserved seat tickets are required for Shinkansen or limited express trains. Free seating is available on local trains and certain Shinkansen/limited express trains. Some trains offer only reserved seating. Reserved seat tickets cannot be booked or changed onboard; they must be obtained at designated locations beforehand.
2. Within the 5-day validity period, reserved seats on Shinkansen or limited express for unlimited number of times.
3. Where to Get Reserved Seat Tickets:
(1) Use ticket vending machines with reserved seat options in the JR East area. ※ Some passes cannot be used with vending machines, depending on the exchange point.
(2) Obtain tickets at JR East "Midori no Madoguchi" ticket counters or JR EAST Travel Service Centers. ※ Non-JR East locations like Central Japan Railway, Tokyo Metro, Odakyu, or Keisei will not issue reserved seat tickets.
4. Return unused reserved seat tickets to the nearest JR ticket office or JR EAST Travel Service Center before the train's departure if plans change - For additional information on the JR East Rail Pass (Tohoku area), visit the JR East official website or refer to the provided attachment.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Redeem your voucher at the meeting point
