JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass
- Unlimited Travel: Enjoy unlimited rides on special rapid services, rapid services, and local trains on JR West lines, including express trains
- No physical exchange vouchers: Skip the lines and quickly redeem your JR Pass via digital redemption machines at JR Pass ticket offices
What to expect
Once you're in Japan, redeem your voucher for a JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass that covers an extensive part of the Kansai region, the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hakata, conventional lines in Okayama and neighboring regions, and even unlimited rides on a ferry to Miyajima! With the JR Sanyo Sanin Pass, you are able to travel between Osaka and Hakata with reserved seats at no additional cost. For a consecutive week, this pass will bring history buffs to Nara, Izumo, and everything in between, or take ocean lovers to the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea. For first-time travelers in Japan, you can even hit major sites like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima. Wherever you prefer, this JR Sanyo Sanin Pass has you covered for the most affordable and convenient travels throughout Japan!
What Shinkansen trains and JR trains are covered?
JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass allows for travel on various trains within the designated area. It covers reserved seats on the Bullet Train “Sanyo Shinkansen” which runs between Shin-Osaka and Hakata, including the Hello Kitty Shinkansen. It also includes Limited Express Trains such as Haruka, Kuroshio, Thumderbird, Kounotori, Yakumo, Super Hakuto(including Kamigori⇔Chizu), and Super Inaba.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 Sanyo Sanin Area Pass ?
JR Sanyo Sanin 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.
Good to know
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
- The voucher will not show your name.
Booking guidelines
- All passengers must have their travel documents (passports, ID cards, valid visas) ready prior to boarding
- Select a redemption date and fill in your information. You can redeem your pass at the major JR West station.
Pass eligibility
- Free for children aged 0-1
- Up to two children (ages 1-5) travel free with an adult rail pass holder if they don't occupy a seat. A child rail pass is needed for each additional child starting from the third
- Valid only for non-Japanese passport holders with a "Temporary Visitor" Visa stamp on the passport. Non-Japanese passport holders with a permanent residence in Japan cannot use this product
- Secure a Temporary Visitor Stamp at immigration to be eligible for a JR Pass. Do not pass through the automated gates, as no stamp will be applied
Notice of redemption of reserved seating for JR-West Rail Pass
Reserved seat tickets can be exchanged for unlimited times. ※The original ticket can be used to board the unreserved train directly. ※From the 7th time, you need to manually reserve tickets at the green window.
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