Southern Kyushu Rail Pass
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Good to know
The pass cannot be used at automatic ticket gates. Show your pass at the manned gate when entering and exiting platforms.
Pass validity is counted in days from midnight to midnight, not 24-hour periods. The first day of use counts as a full day regardless of start time.
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Why explore southern Kyushu by rail?
Active volcano
Visit Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, visible from Kagoshima
Sand baths
Experience unique natural sand baths heated by hot springs in Ibusuki
Samurai history
Explore the birthplace of the last samurai in Kagoshima's historic districts
Kurobuta pork
Savor Kagoshima's famous black pork, prized throughout Japan
Top destinations
Kagoshima
Known as the "Naples of the East," this southern city offers stunning views of Sakurajima volcano, historic samurai districts, and exceptional local cuisine including kurobuta pork and shochu.
Ibusuki
Famous for its unique natural sand baths where visitors are buried in sand naturally heated by underground hot springs. A truly relaxing and memorable experience.
Miyazaki
A coastal paradise with beautiful beaches, the stunning Takachiho Gorge, and the sacred Udo Shrine built into a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Pass coverage
Included
- JR Kyushu Shinkansen between Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo
- JR Kyushu limited express trains in southern Kyushu
- JR Kyushu local and rapid trains in designated area
- Free seat reservations on covered trains
Not included
- Kyushu Shinkansen north of Kumamoto
- JR lines in northern Kyushu (Fukuoka, Nagasaki areas)
- Private railways
- Subways and city buses
- Green Car (requires extra fare)
Popular routes
Kagoshima-Chuo → Kumamoto
Kyushu Shinkansen
Kagoshima-Chuo → Ibusuki
Ltd. Exp. Ibusuki no Tamatebako
Kagoshima-Chuo → Miyazaki
Ltd. Exp. Kirishima
Kumamoto → Hitoyoshi
JR Hisatsu Line
Miyazaki → Nichinan
JR Nichinan Line
Eligibility requirements
Eligible
- Foreign passport holders visiting Japan as tourists
- Must present passport at time of exchange
Not eligible
- Japanese citizens or residents
- Holders of student, work, or other long-term visas
- Those with residence cards
Exchange locations
Kagoshima-Chuo Station
JR Kyushu Information Counter
Kumamoto Station
JR Kyushu Information Counter
Miyazaki Station
JR Kyushu Information Counter
Miyazaki Airport Station
Ticket Window
Activate within 90 days
Your exchange order is valid for 90 days from the issue date. Choose your preferred start date when you exchange it for the actual pass at any JR station.
Free seat reservations
Reserve seats at no extra cost at any JR station or using the reserved seat ticket machines. Especially useful for popular limited express trains during peak seasons.
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