JR PASS｜JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Pass｜Pick-Up at Hong Kong International Airport
Book with Over The Planet for 5 days of unlimited train travel along Takayama lines and local transportation of the scenic Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Discover the beauty of Central Japan with this tourist pass. Pick up your pass conveniently at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) before your departure.
- Explore Japan’s beautiful countryside and visit cities like Nagoya, Gifu, Takayama, and Gero
- Gain unlimited rides to buses, ropeways, and local trains in the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine route
- Enjoy 5 days of consecutive travel with the JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Pass
- Enjoy up to 4 seat reservations on limited express trains
- Pick up your JR Pass conveniently at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Pass
Additional Info
Please book the date for picking up the JR Pass voucher in HK Airport and go to one of the designated locations in Japan to redeem the JR Pass
Counter A15 pickup hours: 8:00 am–10:00 pm (GMT+8). Travelers on early morning flights should take special note and plan to visit the counter in advance for the exchange
Please confirm the number of vouchers and the info on them upon collection. No inquiry about the vouchers can be provided once travellers leave the counter
What's included in JR PASS｜JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Pass｜Pick-Up at Hong Kong International Airport
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
Ticket pickup counter: Hong Kong International Airport, Terminal 1, Level 5, Arrival Hall, Counter A01
— What You Can Expect —
Get 5 consecutive days of unlimited train travel with this regional JR pass. Pick up your JR Pass conveniently at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) before departing for Japan. Activate your pass at many convenient locations, and take a swift ride to your destination.
Take advantage of the excellent rail coverage of the JR conventional lines. Travel efficiently across major cities in Central Japan. Stroll through the Edo-period merchant town of Hida Takayama. Take a healing soak in the hot springs of Gero. Visit the famous Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya.
Discover Japan’s scenic Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Enjoy aerial views of the snowy Japanese alps from the Tateyama Ropeway. Hop aboard the Tateyama and Kanden Tunnel Trolley Buses and to see Kurobe Dam. Glide along Lake Kurobe aboard the Garube Cruise ship. Admire the towering snow walls that line the roads as you hop on local buses.
Save time and money with your JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Pass.
－Periods of Sales & Usage－
- Sales Period (Online/Domestic): February 15–November 6, 2025
- Redemption Period: March 15–November 6, 2025
- Validity Period: April 15–November 10, 2025
— Transports & Routes Covered by the Pass —
- JR Line: Non-reserved seating on JR limited express, express, rapid, and local trains • Between Nagoya station and Toyama station (via Tokaido/Takayama lines)
• Between Shinano-Omachi station and Nagoya station (via Oito/Shinonoi/Chuo Main lines)
>> Timetable: Nagoya ~ Toyama (Takayama Line), Nagoya ~ Matsumoto ~ Shinano-Omachi (Chuo / Oito lines) -
Alpine Route & Toyama Chiho Railway
• Between Dentetsu-Toyama and Shinano-Omachi within Alpine Route
• Non-reserved seating on Toyama Chiho Railway limited express trains between Dentetsu-Toyama station and Tateyama station
>> Timetable：Dentetsu-Toyama Station ~ Shinano-Omachi Station
－Important Info－
- Please select your pick-up date when booking and pick-up on your selected date
- Please be mindful of the service hours of pick-up counters
- Please ensure that the information provided is correct, additional surcharge applies for any adjustments made after booking confirmation
- Please note that no refund will be provided if pass is used to reserve seats less than 4 times
- This pass is not accessible for Green Cars, Home Liner railway line or other liners, Tokaido Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen and Toyama Chiho Railway (Terada - Kurobe Unazuki Onsen section). An additional charge will be applied
- If the ticket's validity period is exceeded while the passenger is on board the train, travel may proceed to the final station on the ticket as long as the passenger does not make any stopovers en route
- Even if you visit Japan with an Exchange Order, to be turned in for a JR Pass, the exchange cannot be made unless you have "Temporary Visitor" status; if you enter Japan under any other official status, such as "Trainee," "Entertainer," or "Reentry Permit," you cannot change the Exchange Order for a JR Pass
- No refund will be provided due to ineligibility for voucher redemption
— Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route —
- The Alpine Route can be crowded during peak travel months from April to June, transportation may require queueing
- Reservations are not necessary if you wish to ride the Tateyama Cable Car, please refrain from reserving web tickets online
- Present your JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Pass at the ticketing office of Tateyama Station or Kurobeko Station to redeem a ticket for transportation between Tateyama and Kurobeko
- Baggage delivery services between the Toyama area and Shinano-Omachi area are available for an additional fee
- For more information, please refer to the official website: https://www.alpen-route.com/en/information/faq.html
－How to Redeem Your Voucher－
- Present the QR code on your Over The Planet printed or e-voucher at the designated counter in Hong Kong International Airport to redeem your JR Pass MCO voucher
- Show your MCO voucher and passport for ticket exchange, please redeem your voucher within 3 months after date of issue
- MCO exchange locations: please refer to the official website: https://touristpass.jp/common/pdf/flyer/points_en.pdf
Inclusions
- Unlimited rides on transportation within the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, including the Tateyama Cable Car, Tateyama Kogen Bus, Tateyama Ropeway, Kurobe Cable Car, and Kanden Tunnel Trolley Bus
- 4 seat reservations on limited express trains
- Limited express and local trains on JR Conventional Line along the JR Tokaido and Takayama Line via Gifu (between Nagoya Station and Toyama Station), and the JR Chuo, Shinanoi, and Oita Line via Matsumoto (between Nagoya Station and Shinano-Omachi Station)
- Personal expenses
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Additional express fees
- Green Car
- Web Ticket Reservation for the Tateyama Cable Car leaving Tateyama Station
- Home LINER
- JR tickets operate under a registration system, with a very complicated booking process. Therefore, please ensure that you have provided the required information in order to make a purchase. Please bear in mind that Over The Planet is not liable for any delays due to insufficient or incorrect information provided by travelers
- Children require a child pass if occupying a seat in a reserved-seat carriage or traveling alone
- Luggage Restrictions: Passengers may bring up to two pieces of luggage, not including carry-ons and smaller bags, each piece may not weigh more than 30kg and its length, width, and depth may not add up to more than 250cm, while its length may not exceed 200cm
- 【Refund Policy】For any “MCO redeemable vouchers” that have not been exchanged into an “Official Pass”, you can apply for a refund within 11 months from the purchased date, however, a 10% cancellation fee will be charged. Please ensure that you keep your vouchers safe as we cannot issue new passes or process refunds if passes are lost, stolen or partially used
- [Refund Policy] To request a refund, the voucher does not need to be mailed back to the Over The Planet office. Simply upload a photo of the torn "laser silver tag" and "barcode" in the customer service chat to receive the refund. Please refer to the images in the "Refund Process" above.
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Purchase Summary
- Please note that only passes departing within 3 months are available for booking
- The date selected is for the airport pick-up. Please only pick up the voucher on the date selected
- Please see the official website for the pass coverage
- JR ticketing operates on 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 on the passenger's part
- The Alpine Route can be crowded during peak travel months from the start of the operating month to early May, then in mid-August and early October. Passengers might not be able to depart at the preferred time, please make sure to arrange the itinerary to allow for delays
- When transporting between Tateyama and Ogizawa, take this ticket to the counter at Tateyama or Ogizawa Station and receive a “boarding pass” to use the transport on that route
