Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass
Explore Hiroshima, Miyajima and Western Honshu with unlimited Shinkansen and ferry access for 5 consecutive days.
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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 Hiroshima, Miyajima and the historic Yamaguchi region
Shinkansen included
Ride Nozomi and Mizuho between Hakata and Mihara
Miyajima Ferry
JR Ferry to the iconic floating torii gate island
Historic towns
Explore samurai town Hagi and Akiyoshidai caves
Local cuisine
Famous Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and oysters
Top destinations
Hiroshima
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, a powerful reminder of history. The city has rebuilt into a vibrant modern metropolis.
Miyajima
A sacred island famous for its floating torii gate, friendly deer, and beautiful hiking trails to Mount Misen.
Hagi
A beautifully preserved samurai castle town that played a key role in the Meiji Restoration, with traditional streets and ceramics.
Pass coverage
Included
- Sanyo Shinkansen (Hakata to Mihara) including Nozomi and Mizuho
- All JR local and rapid trains in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi
- JR limited express trains within the coverage area
- JR Ferry to Miyajima Island
- JR local buses around Hiroshima and Yamaguchi
- Buses from Yamaguchi to Hagi and Akiyoshidai
- Free rental bicycles at Ekirin Kun outlets
Not included
- Sanyo Shinkansen east of Mihara (toward Osaka/Kyoto)
- Tokaido Shinkansen
- Non-JR private railways
- City buses and trams (except designated JR buses)
Popular routes
Hiroshima → Fukuoka
Nozomi Shinkansen
Hiroshima → Miyajima
Train + JR Ferry
Hiroshima → Iwakuni
Local/Rapid
Shin-Yamaguchi → Hagi
JR Bus
Hiroshima → Onomichi
Local/Rapid
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
Hiroshima Station
JR Ticket Office
Shin-Yamaguchi Station
JR Ticket Office
Shimonoseki Station
JR Ticket Office
Hakata Station
JR Ticket Office
Kokura 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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