JR Kyushu Rail Pass (All Kyushu/Northern Kyushu/Southern Kyushu)
The price and user policy are amended from 1 April 2025. Travellers who book after 1 April, please review the details before booking (Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Korean).
- Travel freely across Kyushu with the JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS
- Access top destinations like Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima
- Over The Planet provides flexible e-passes for various Kyushu regions
- Save more and skip ticket lines by booking your JR Pass early on Over The Planet
- For more booking instructions and ticketing information, please refer to the JR Pass Japan Rail Pass section.
Options
JR Kyushu Rail Pass e-Ticket (eMCO)
Additional Info
You will receive the order email from JR Kyushu after booking. Download the eMCO e-voucher t from the link provided in the email
[JR Kyushu Rail Pass] Please present the eMCO e-voucher to exchange for the JR PASS. If there's any concern regarding the exchange process, please contact Over The Planet Customer Support
The order email titled "JR Kyushu (Kyushu Railway Company)] Your voucher has been issued" should be sent within 5 minutes after the booking is completed. If not, please check your spam inbox or contact Over The Planet Customer Support
[JR Kyushu Rail Pass] After booking on Over The Planet, customers may reserve seats via the official website in advance or present the eMCO voucher to the Green ticket counters or automatic ticket machines in JR Kyushu Stations
[JR Kyushu Rail Pass] Fees for reserved seats via the official website: JP¥1,500 per adult ticket; JP¥750 per child ticket
[JR Kyushu Rail Pass] If a customer reserves a sea at a Green ticket counter or automatic ticket machine after arrival in Kyushu, no surcharges will incur provided the following requirements are met: All Kyushu: no requirements / North Kyushu: free of charge for 6 times / South Kyushu: free of charge for 6 times
Free cancellation is available before the voucher is exchanged into a physical JR Pass. Regarding cancellation, you must cancel the entire order as partial cancellation is not possible.
What's included in JR Kyushu Rail Pass (All Kyushu/Northern Kyushu/Southern Kyushu)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
－What You Can Expect－
Save time and money when you travel through Kyushu with unlimited rides on the high-speed rail network. Enjoy an exclusive discounted rate when you book your pass with Over The Planet.
Experience the region’s breathtaking natural scenery with your North Kyushu Pass. Stop by the magnificent Mount Aso, one of the world’s largest active volcanoes. Take a dip at the famous Beppu hot springs, famous for their healing properties. Spend time learning about the history of Japan in Nagasaki. A visit to the city is never complete without strolling through Nagasaki Peace Park to look back on significant historical events.
Immerse yourself in Japan’s ancient culture and history with your South Kyushu Pass. Visit the Chiran Samurai District in Kagoshima, and gain insight into the stories of these ancient warriors. Step back in time as you explore the historic feudal town of Kumamoto. Visit the charming Yakushima Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the Obi Castle Town, Kirishima Factory Garden, the gorgeous waterfalls and shrines in Miyazaki.
To get the best of both worlds and a comprehensive itinerary, opt for the Kyushu All Area Pass. Discover Japan’s beautiful southern islands with your JR Kyushu Rail Pass.
－Package Info－
- JR Kyushu Rail Pass (All Kyushu/Northern Kyushu/Southern Kyushu): 3/5/7-Day Pass
- Validity Period: 3/5/7 days
[All Kyushu Rail Pass]
- Applicable Trains: trains stated below within the area including Shimonoseki:
- Local trains
- Limited Express trains
- Shinkansen（Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo） - Shinkansen (between Kokura and Hakata), subways, buses, or railways owned by other companies or organizations are not applicable
[Northern Kyushu Rail Pass]
- Applicable Trains: trains stated below covering Kumamoto/Misumi and the area north of Oita:
- Local trains
- Limited Express trains
- Shinkansen（Hakata - Kumamoto） - Shinkansen (between Kokura and Hakata), subways, buses, or railways owned by other companies or organizations are not applicable
[Southern Kyushu Rail Pass]
- Applicable Trains: trains stated below covering Kumamoto and the area south of Oita:
- Local trains
- Limited Express trains
- Shinkansen (Kumamoto - Kagoshima-chuo） - Railways owned by other companies or organizations and buses are not applicable
- Please click here for service range details
- Please click here for redemption point details
— On-site Purchases —
- If you would like to purchase the JR-KYUSHU RAIL PASS via Over The Planet, please provide:
Your Over The Planet voucher & passport - If you would like to purchase the JR-KYUSHU RAIL PASS via Over The Planet and reserve designated seats, please provide:
Your Seat Reservation voucher & the credit card you used during payment
Inclusions
- Northern Kyushu: Shimonoseki, Mijiko, Kokura, Hakata, Yufuin, Beppu, Oita, Kumamoto, Aso, Sago, Nagasaki, Huis Ten Bosch, and Sasebo. (Available Shinkansen: Hakata – Kumamoto)
- All Kyushu: Includes all Northern Kyushu areas plus Misumi, Hitoyoshi, Yoshimatsu, Kagoshima Central, Kirishima, Ibusuki, Miyazaki, and Miyazaki Airport (Available Shinkansen: Hakata – Kagoshima Central)
- Reserved and non-reserved seats for all Shinkansen (Mizuho, Sakura and Tsubame)
- Reserved and non-reserved seats for all limited express trains
- Local trains
- Southern Kyushu: Kumamoto, Misumi, Hitoyoshi, Kirishima-onsen, Kirishima-jingū, Kagoshima, Ibusuki, Nishi-Ōyama, Miyazaki, Obi, Nangō and Nobeoka（Shinkansen rides allowed between Kumamoto and Kagoshima-chuo.）
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Sanyo Shinkansen (including Hakata - Kokura)
- Use of Green Car (superior class) is allowed but subject to an additional charge
- If you have already exchanged the pass at JR Kyushu ticket counter but wish to cancel it, please go to the same counter at least 1 day before the first day of the pass validity period and apply for the cancellation. 10% of the ticket price will be charged as the processing fee before the rest is returned to you.
- Travelers are allowed to bring up to 2 pieces of luggage, with a total combined length, width, and height of 250 cm (maximum length of 2 meters) and a weight of up to 30 kg. (Umbrellas, canes, carry-on luggage, backpacks, etc. are not included in this limit.)
- When traveling on the Tōkaidō, Sanyō, Kyūshū, and Nishi-Kyūshū Shinkansen, oversized luggage with a total combined length, width, and height between 160 cm and 250 cm requires an advance reservation
- Due to system limitations, reservations for 'oversized luggage storage with a seat' cannot be made. Passengers using the JR Kyushu Rail Pass who wish to bring oversized luggage on the Kyushu Shinkansen must make a reservation at the station's ticket window
- JR ticketing operates with a registration system. Please ensure sufficient information is provided while making a purchase, and bear in mind that we are not liable for any delays resulting from insufficient information provided by customers
Meet
Meeting Point
Refer to the confirmation for meeting point details.
Policies
Purchase Summary
- Please note that only passes departing within 3 months are available for booking
- Please refer to the official website for range of use
- Please select your redemption date when booking. Only passes departing within 1 month is eligible for ticket exchange at Japan
- Please refer to the official website for redemption locations. Northern Kyushu Area Pass cannot be redeemed at JR Kyushu Travel Agency offices in Kagoshima-Chuo Station and all stations in Miyazaki
- To reserve seats, please present the credit card used when booking, the eMCO voucher, and the reservation code at the green counters in all the JR Kyushu stations
- Children will be required to purchase a child ticket under the following circumstances:
- Child occupies own seat in ordinary carriage (reserved seat)
- Child traveling alone - The content of the video, including images and text, is for reference only. Please note that actual onboard sales may vary according to the season
