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This is a free pass for Non-Japanese passport holders. Within the covered region, this pass allows unlimited rides on JR EAST lines, Izu Kyuko Lines, Tokyo Monorail lines, Hokuetsu Express lines and Non-reserved Seats and Reserved Seats on the limited express / express trains or ordinary trains ((including rapid service) on Echigo TOKImeki Railway lines (Naoetsu Station–Arai Station), as well as the Reserved Seats in ordinary cars of limited express trains that directly run between the JR lines and Tobu Railway lines such as "Nikko", "Kinugawa", and "SPACIA Kinugawa". Some JR bus routes can also be used. It can be used for 5 consecutive days from the date of issue of the pass.

Available period
You don't need to specify a participation date.

Reservation reception deadline
You don't need to specify a participation date.

Voucher expiration period
3 month(s) since purchase date

What's Included
  • JR EAST PASS(Nagano, Niigata area)-Consecutive 5 days-

Restrictions
  • Anyone who possesses a valid passport issued by a country other than Japan at the time of purchase, exchange, and during the period of use.
  • The determination of whether a person is an adult or child is based on the age when the pass is purchased. Please check the person's age with the passport or an official document.
  • Children under the age of 5 need to purchase a children's pass if they need to reserve a seat.

Required items to bring & attire
  • Passport
  • E-Ticket

Requirements
  • 1 Validity of an E-Ticket: E-Ticket will be valid for three months from the day of issuance.
    2 Validity of JR EAST PASS after exchange: 5 consecutive days from the starting date.   
    *The customer needs to select the starting date within one month when exchanging the pass at the designated exchange location.
  • < Precautions before purchasing >
    Please make sure that the name entered at the time of booking and the name on the customer's passport are the same. If they do not match each other, JR EAST PASS cannot be exchanged at the designated location in Japan. Please check the name and spelling again.
  • < Precautions for exchange >
    1 The customer will need to show the E-Ticket and passport when collecting 'JR EAST PASS' at the designated location in Japan. A copy of the customer’s passport cannot be used to collect a pass.

    2 When exchanging at a designated exchange location in Japan, the customer is required to specify the starting date. The starting date must be within one month from the date of exchange. Once the pass is exchanged the starting date cannot be modified.

    3 While the validity period overlaps, the same type of pass cannot be issued. Please select a starting date that would not overlap the validity period. Different type of pass (Tohoku area / Nagano, Niigata area) can be exchanged even if the validity period overlaps.

    4 When customers do not meet the qualifications, they will not be able to exchange passes even with an E-Ticket. Please contact the travel agency where the customer purchased the tickets for refund.
  • < Precautions after exchange at a designated location in Japan >
    1 Please use the automatic ticket gate.

    2 When a JR EAST PASS is lost, even with the record or a copy of E-Ticket, the pass cannot be reissued.

    3 If a customer takes trains outside the designated area for the JR EAST PASS or uses facilities not covered by the pass, additional fees will be charged.
  • < Terms and conditions >
    1 This pass is valid only for the person himself. While using the pass, the customer must carry one's passport and be prepared to present it to a station attendant or train conductor if requested.

    2 Once the customer has started to use this pass, the validity period cannot be extended, nor will any refund be issued, even if trains and other valid transportation services are suspended or delayed for any reason. Moreover, the JR EAST will not bear additional costs due to changes in route, such as alternative transportation costs or accommodation charges.

Other Information
  • < Trains and facilities that can be used >
    Please see below for information regarding trains and equipments:
    ・https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/eastpass_n.html
    ・https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/traininformation/

    You can also ride on the related Joyful Trains. If you wish to board the Joyful Trains, you need to obtain a seat reservation ticket (free of charge) in advance.
    You cannot board the TOHOKU EMOTION train. For Koshino Shu*Kura, seat reservation tickets can be issued (free of charge) for Car 3 only.

    ★Notes
    1. The JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area) cannot be used on the Tokaido Shinkansen. (This is because the Tokaido Shinkansen is run by another company)
    2. Pass holders using Gran Class, Green cars, and sleeper trains are requested to purchase Super (Limited) Express Reserved Seat Tickets in advance for each ride.
    * JR EAST PASS only covers the basic fare part of the ticket.
    3. GALA Yuzawa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen line can only be used when GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort is open.
  • < JR Bus >
    See the attached URL for details of covered region, map and other information on JR local bus. https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/pdf/jrbus_map_e.pdf

    For the latest bus status and information, please access below URL.
    JR Bus Kanto: http://www.jrbuskanto.co.jp/
  • < Reserved Seat Tickets >
    When using reserved seats in the Shinkansen and limited express trains, reserved seat tickets are required. Reserved seat tickets are not necessary when using “Non-reserved seats” on trains on ordinary lines, the Shinkansen, and limited express trains. Some trains install only "Reserved Seat". As seats cannot be reserved or changed on board, please have a Reserved Seat Ticket issued at a designated place before boarding.

    < Number of uses >
    Reserved Seats on the Shinkansen and limited express trains can be used without limitation during the five days validity period.

    < Purchase locations >
    1. Seat reservations will be possible at the JR EAST Reserved Seat Ticket Vending Machines. *Some rail passes issued at certain ticket office will not support this service.

    2. The reserved seat tickets are issued at "JR EAST Travel Service Center" and "JR EAST Ticket offices".
    *Reserved Seat Tickets cannot be issued at JR Central, Tokyo Metro, Odakyu Electric Railway, Keisei Electric Railway or any other railway companies' ticket office.

    < Unused Reserved Seat Tickets >
    Please return Reserved Seat Tickets, when tickets are no longer needed due to schedule changes or cancellations, at "JR EAST Ticket offices", "JR EAST Travel Service Centers" before the applicable train departs.
  • Please visit official JR EAST website for details on JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area).
    https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/pass/eastpass_n.html

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Highlights

Explore the beautiful cities of Nagano and Niigata with ease using the JR East
Pass. Get unlimited rides on all JR Rail lines between Tokyo and these cities
for 5 consecutive days from the designated first use day.


-What You Can Expect-


Wander deeper into the heart of Japan with the JR East Pass (Nagano-Niigata
Area) and travel to Nagano and Niigata, two prefectures known for some of the
most breathtaking natural landscapes in the country. Explore coastal cities
and mountainous getaways and visit all the famous spots in this gem of a
region.


From the Haneda or Narita airports, hop on a shinkansen bullet train and head
directly to the city of Nagano, home to the 1998 Winter Olympics. Famously
known as ‘Japan’s Alps,’ Nagano features snow capped peaks, ski resorts, and
beautiful temples. Alternatively, make your way to Kazuizawa, a famous resort
town at the foot of an active volcano offering hot springs, golf courses,
great cycling routes, skiing, and other outdoor recreation activities.


Head north to Niigata, a modern coastal city that’s the capital of the Niigata
prefecture. Known for sake and outdoor activities, the city is also the
gateway to Sado Island, a lovely island famous for its gold mining history,
idyllic beaches, and hiking and diving opportunities.


Discover all the amazing sights Japan has to offer with the JR East Pass
(Nagano-Niigata Area) in your hand.

What's included

INCLUDED

Access to all JR East Lines (standard carriage)
Izu Kyuko Line, Hokuetsu Express, Echigo TOKImeki Railway (Arai-Naoetsu) & Tokyo Monorail
The following limited express trains running directly from the JR East lines and Tobu Railway lines: the Nikko, the SPACIA Nikko, the Kinugawa and the SPACIA Kinugawa.
Local and rapid trains between Shimo-imaichi and Tobu-nikko/Kinugawa-onsen on Tobu Railway Lines. Between Kurihashi and Shimo-imaichi Stations, the pass may be used only on limited express trains that connect directly with Tobu Railway Lines.
JR buses within designated area (excluding highway and some route buses)
Echigo TOKImeki Railway (between Naoetsu and Arai)

NOT INCLUDED

Other expenses not mentioned above
Tobu Railway Lines
Tokaido Shinkansen
GALA Yuzawa (Temporary) Station is open to the public only during the winter-spring season (The operating period for 2024 begins on December 13, 2024)
Green Cars, GranClass, individual compartments, LINERs or sleeper cars
Between Minami-Otari and Itoigawa on the Ōito Line, and between Itoigawa and Jōetsumyōkō on the Hokuriku Shinkansen

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Additional information

Purchase Notice

— JR East Rail Pass (Nagano & Niigata Area)—

  • Only tickets within 3 months are available for purchase 
  • Please refer to the official website for the pass coverage
  • A voucher will be sent via mail after the booking is confirmed. Please print your voucher with all the important information (name, reservation number, air ticket number) and present it for pass redemption
  • JR ticketing operates on a registration system. Please ensure sufficient information is provided while making a purchase, and bear in mind that we are not liable for any delays resulting from insufficient information on the passenger's part
  • Children will be required to purchase a child ticket under the following circumstances: 
    • Children requiring their own seat in a standard carriage (reserved seat)
    • Children travelling alone 
  • Travellers may reserve seats via the JR East Reservation site
    1. Click Seat Reservation (please log in first to make a reservation, credit card details are not required for the membership)
    2. Select the option indicating that you purchased the pass from external sources
    3. Select the preferred train and time
    4. Select the preferred seat
    5. Select the pass pick-up date and location
    6. The reservation is completed 
    ** For more details, please click here
Reminders
JR tickets operate under a registration system. Please ensure that you have provided sufficient information that’s required to make a purchase. Please also bear in mind that we will not be liable for any loss or delay due to insufficient information provided by travellers
Please note that if you do not collect your reserved seat ticket by 9:00 pm on the day before your travel date, your seat reservation will be automatically canceled, and you will not be able to collect the ticket on the day of travel
Only 1 JR Pass can be used during your travel in Japan (if the validity period overlaps, you can't buy more than 1 JR Pass of the same type)
Children's age is determined by their age on the date of ticket purchase. Please present their passport for verification
Children aged under 6 do not need a pass if they don't take reserved seats
How to Use Your Voucher
The e-voucher will be sent to your email. Please present a printed voucher and your passport to redeem your ticket
JR East Rail Pass (Nagano and Niigata Area): The pass user must present the e-voucher and passport at the designated redemption location within 3 months from the ticket issuance date

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