JR East Pass (Nagano & Niigata) – 5-Day Unlimited Train Travel
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Embark on a seamless journey across Japan with the JR East Pass. From swift Shinkansens to quaint local trains, traverse iconic cities like Niigata, Nagano, and Tokyo with ease. Your all-in-one ticket to explore, experience, and enjoy the rich tapestry of Japan.
JR EAST Pass (Nagano & Niigata Area) – valid for 5 consecutive days
Free cancellation is available up to 0 hours before the start time. A fee of 10% of the total booking amount applies for cancellations within 0 hours of the activity.
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JR East Pass
Travel across Japan with the JR EAST Pass. Enjoy Shinkansen and local trains while exploring cities such as Niigata, Nagano, and Tokyo with ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
The JR EAST Pass is a rail pass for international travelers that provides unlimited travel on designated JR East trains, including Shinkansen, limited express, and local lines within the covered areas, such as Niigata, Nagano, and Tokyo.
The pass is available only to non-Japanese passport holders visiting Japan for tourism. You must present your original passport when exchanging your voucher for the pass.
The pass is valid for 5 consecutive days from the chosen starting date. For example, if activated on Monday, it remains valid through Friday.
The pass covers unlimited travel on covered JR East lines, including non‑reserved and reserved seats. Green Car and GranClass require additional fees. Some lines (e.g., Tokaido Shinkansen) and certain sections outside the coverage area are not included.
Bring your confirmation email (E‑Ticket) and passport to a designated JR East exchange location (e.g., JR EAST Travel Service Centers) in Japan to collect your physical pass.
Yes. Children 6–11 require a child pass. Children under 6 travel for free if not occupying a seat; a pass is needed only if you reserve a seat for them.
Yes. Certain sections like Minami‑Otari to Itoigawa and Itoigawa to Jōetsumyōkō on the Hokuriku Shinkansen are not covered and require additional tickets. The pass also cannot be used on lines outside the designated area.
The pass covers some JR buses within the valid area and partner lines like Tokyo Monorail, but many bus routes, subways, and other transport are not included.
