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The JR-WEST All Area Pass is a versatile rail pass for travelers in western Japan, including cities like Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and more. It provides unlimited travel on JR trains, buses, and trams within the region for 7 consecutive days. With this pass, you can conveniently access key destinations, save money on multiple journeys, and explore various cities, cultural sites, and natural attractions in western Japan. It offers flexibility, cost savings, and ease of booking, making it a great choice for exploring the region. Check for the latest details and availability before planning your trip.

What Shinkansen trains and JR trains are covered?

JR-WEST All Area Pass allows for travel on various trains within the designated area. It covers reserved and non-reserved seats on the “Sanyo Shinkansen” which runs between Shin-Osaka and Hakata, including the Hello Kitty Shinkansen. It also includes reserved seats on “Hokuriku Shinkansen” which runs between Kanazawa and Joetsu-Myoko and Limited Express Trains such as Haruka, Kuroshio, Thunderbird, Kounotori, Super Hakuto and Yakumo. The pass is also valid on Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR West Conventional lines. Additionally, it can be used on JR West Miyajima Ferry and West Japan JR Bus routes within the valid area, excluding expressway buses.

What are not covered by JR-WEST All Area Pass?

JR-WEST All Area Pass does not cover certain train services, including the Bullet Train "Tokaido Shinkansen" between Shin-Osaka and Tokyo and the Bullet Train "Kyushu Shinkansen" between Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo.

Notice of redemption of reserved seating for JR-West Rail Pass

• Different passes can be redeemed for a different number of times of reserved seating tickets. Please check the product page for details.
• Please check each product page for the achievable train for reserved seating.
• The reserved seating for the pass must be redeemed separately (make a reservation at the green machine or window).
• The pass can be used to take non-reserved seating directly when the number of times reserved seating runs out or if there is no prior redemption of reserved seating ticket.
• Unlimited rides of reserved seating tickets can be redeemed, it requires a manual reservation at the green window when using for the seventh time and above, and the machine is not able to redeem directly.

Reserved seat tickets can be exchanged for unlimited times. ※From the 7th time, you need to manually reserve tickets at the green window.