Train Passes

JR Kyushu Rail Pass

Travel around Kyushu at your own pace: 3,5, or 7 days accessing major rail lines. Enjoy doorstep delivery of your pass.

Highlights

Spend 3, 5, or 7 consecutive days getting to know Japan's southernmost island better. Travel via trains, local and express trains exploring Kyushu – north, south or all of it,
Exclusive to tourists, this pass boosts connectivity tremendously, granting access to Shimonoseki, local trains, express trains, and bullet trains of the Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo line.
Explore Kyushu to your heart's content without worrying about transport: visit beautiful castles like Kumamoto and mighty volcanoes like Mount Aso.

Inclusions

All Kyushu Pass

Trains within the Kyushu (Hakata - Miyazaki Airport stations) area including Shimonoseki
Unlimited reserved and non-reserved seats

South Kyushu Pass

Trains between Oita, Kumamoto, Kagoshima-Chuo, Miyazaki, and Miyazaki Airport stations
Unlimited reserved and non-reserved seats (redeemable up to 6 times)

North Kyushu Pass

Trains between Hakata, Kokura, Mojikō, Saga, Nagasaki, Sasebo, and Beppu stations
Unlimited non-reserved and reserved seats (redeemable up to 6 times)

Note: Seats can only be reserved on Shinkansen (Mizuho, Sakura, Tsubame, and Kamome bullet trains) and limited express trains.

Exclusions

JR Kyushu buses
B&S Miyazaki buses
Cruise Train Seven Stars in Kyushu
ARU RESSHA (Sweet Train)
Shinkansen (bullet train) between Hakata and Kokura
Access to Green Cars (private room/compartment)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.

Ticket validity

These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

Here's why you need the Kyushu rail pass

Convenience matters

Travel is fun, and this pass lets it stay that way, taking away all your worries about getting around the beautiful island of Kyushu. Created exclusively for tourists, this pass lets you explore the south, north, or all of Kyushu in 3, 5, or 7 days: whatever your itinerary, consider your travel sorted.

Also, Kyushu is wonderful. The land of fire is well known for its indigenous art, craft, and drool-worthy food. From the world's largest active volcano 'Mt Aso' to the serene 'Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine', there's a lot to see and do here. Hence the truly wise (may) say, "Get the pass."

Know before you go

What to bring

Carry your passport everywhere when using the pass.

Additional information

This pass is only valid for non-Japanese passport holders with a Temporary Visitor stamp. Permanent citizens of Japan including non-Japanese passport holders cannot use this pass.
Please ensure that you receive a stamp or seal from airport staff indicating that you are a 'temporary visitor'. Ensure that you approach personnel if entering via an automated gate to receive the stamp/certificate.
The pass is valid for 3, 5, or 7 consecutive days (depending on your selection) once activated.
Please click here to find the locations and operating hours of the designated ticket offices of JR Kyushu.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please display your voucher along with your passport to exchange it for JR Kyushu Rail Pass at your redemption point.