Can I use JR pass in Kyushu?

Can I use JR pass in Kyushu?

Unlimited use of JR Kyushu trains on Kyushu, including all trains along the Kyushu Shinkansen (Fukuoka-Kagoshima) and limited express trains, but excluding the Sanyo Shinkansen (Fukuoka-Osaka, operated by JR West). Only foreign temporary visitors to Japan can use the Kyushu Rail Pass.

Who is eligible for JR pass?

Who is eligible? The Japan Rail Pass is only available for non-Japanese nationals who visit Japan for short tourism visits of 15 or 90 days and Japanese nationals living outside Japan who meet certain conditions.

Can I use JR pass in Fukuoka?

This pass can be used on non-reserved seats of Limited Express and Local trains operated by JR Kyushu in designated area only. “All” Shinkansen are not applicable. Hakataminami line is not applicable. Other than JR lines (for example Fukuoka city subway, Kitakyushu monorail…etc) are not applicable.

Can you use JR pass in Nagoya?

When traveling from Tokyo to Nagoya, the quickest option is to use the JR Tokaido Shinkansen, accessible using your JR Pass. You can start from Tokyo or Shinagawa Stations. Taking the Hikari train, you will reach Nagoya in less than two hours, and if taking the Kodama train, your trip will last about three hours.

How do you get around Kyushu?

With many quiet country roads, driving is an ideal way to explore Kyushu. Popular driving routes include the Nichinan coast road in Miyazaki, and along the Aso Panorama Line in Kumamoto. You can find car rental agencies at airports and major stations. You can also get a combined rail/drive pass from JR Kyushu.

How long does it take from Tokyo to Fukuoka by Shinkansen?

five hours
By shinkansen Tokyo and Fukuoka (Hakata Station) are connected with each other by the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen. The one way trip by direct Nozomi trains takes five hours and costs around 23,000 yen. Japan Rail Pass holders cannot use Nozomi trains, and have to ride Hikari and Sakura trains instead.

Are JR passes worth it?

You are travelling long distances and/or many destinations. For example, Tokyo, Osaka/Kyoto, and Hiroshima are all spread apart, so a JR pass could save both money and time, especially if you also need a return trip (e.g. for your return flight home). Buses on these routes are still cheaper, but much slower.

Does JR pass cover bullet train?

The PASS is valid on all Japan Railways (JR) Group Shinkansen “bullet trains” (except for the “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains), limited express trains, express trains, and local trains (Green Car passes are valid for Green Car travel) in addition to the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit system).

Can I use JR pass from Hiroshima to Fukuoka?

The JR Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign tourists, providing five consecutive days of unlimited travel on designated JR train and bus lines (including shinkansen and limited express trains) in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prefectures and the shinkansen to/from Fukuoka.

Can I use JR pass from Tokyo to Fukuoka?

If traveling from Japan’s metropolitan hub of Tokyo to Fukuoka, take the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen train from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka Station, where you will transfer trains before continuing to Hakata Station. In order to use your JR Pass, you will ride either the Sakura or Hikari trains.

Can I use JR pass from Tokyo to Sapporo?

Take the JR Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (4 hours) and transfer to the Hokuto limited express to Sapporo (3.5 hours). It is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass.

Can I use JR pass to travel around Tokyo?

JR Pass is valid on JR line trains. Tokyo Metro / Toei Subway is not JR (formerly Japan National Railway, divided and privatised in 1980s), so JR Pass cannot be used on those trains.