Northern Kyushu Rail Pass
Explore Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto and the hot springs of northern Kyushu with unlimited Shinkansen access.
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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 choose this pass?
Perfect for exploring the highlights of northern Kyushu
Two Shinkansen lines
Kyushu (to Kumamoto) and Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen
Scenic trains
Yufuin no Mori and other designer trains included
Hot springs
Access to Beppu and Yufuin onsen towns
Mount Aso
Gateway to Japan largest active volcano
Top destinations
Fukuoka
The gateway to Kyushu, famous for yatai street food stalls and legendary tonkotsu ramen. A modern city with ancient temples.
Nagasaki
Historic port city with a unique blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Western influences. Visit the Peace Park and Glover Garden.
Beppu
Japan's hot spring capital with unique "hells" tour featuring colorful mineral pools and steaming vents.
Pass coverage
Included
- Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata to Kumamoto)
- Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen (Takeo-Onsen to Nagasaki)
- All JR Kyushu limited express trains in northern Kyushu
- JR Kyushu local trains (north of Oita and Kumamoto/Misumi)
Not included
- Sanyo Shinkansen between Kokura and Hakata
- Kyushu Shinkansen south of Kumamoto
- JR lines south of Oita and Misumi
- Private railways and city subways
Popular routes
Hakata → Kumamoto
Kyushu Shinkansen
Hakata → Nagasaki
Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen
Hakata → Beppu
Ltd. Exp. Sonic
Hakata → Yufuin
Yufuin no Mori
Hakata → Saga
Ltd. Exp. Kamome
Eligibility requirements
Eligible
- Foreign passport holders entering Japan as temporary visitors
- 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
Fukuoka Airport
JR Ticket Counter
Hakata Station
JR Ticket Office
Kokura Station
JR Ticket Office
Nagasaki Station
JR Ticket Office
Kumamoto Station
JR Ticket Office
Oita Station
JR Ticket Office
Saga Station
JR Ticket Office
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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