JR Kyushu Rail Pass (All Kyushu/Northern Kyushu/Southern Kyushu)
Unlock the wonders of Japan's Kyushu region with the JR Kyushu Rail Pass, your ticket to breathtaking landscapes and rich history.
- Unlimited travel on Japan's rail network for 3, 5, or 7 days
- Visit the majestic Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan
- Relax in the healing hot springs of Beppu
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JR Kyushu Rail Pass - Southern Kyushu (3 Days)
Open dated ticket
No date required — visit anytime
Passengers
£53.55 each
£26.90 each
What's included
- 3 consecutive days of travel in the Southern Kyushu area
- Travel on local and Limited Express trains
- Travel on the Shinkansen between Kumamoto and Kagoshima-chuo
About this ticket
Your pass gives you 3 consecutive days of unlimited travel on designated local trains, Limited Express trains, and the Shinkansen between Kumamoto and Kagoshima-chuo. This pass covers the southern part of Kyushu, including Kumamoto and areas south of Oita.
Practical info
This pass is for non-Japanese passport holders with a 'Temporary Visitor' entry status. It is valid for 3 consecutive days of travel. The pass is available for adults (ages 13–99) and children (ages 4–12).
How to redeem
You will receive an exchange voucher by email from the supplier. Exchange this voucher for your physical rail pass at a designated redemption point in Japan. You must redeem the voucher within 3 months of its issue date, for a pass that will begin within one month of redemption.
Important notes
- This pass is only valid for non-Japanese passport holders with 'Temporary Visitor' status upon entry to Japan.
- A 90% refund is available for cancellations made at least 1 hour before your selected redemption date.
- Children travelling alone or requiring a reserved seat must purchase a child ticket.
A 3-day pass for unlimited travel on JR trains in the Southern Kyushu area.
Open dated ticket
No date required — visit anytime
Passengers
£53.55 each
£26.90 each
JR Kyushu Rail Pass - North Kyushu (3 Days)
A 3-day pass for unlimited travel on JR trains in the Northern Kyushu area.
3 consecutive days of travel in the Northern Kyushu area (including Shimonoseki) · Travel on local and Limited Express trains · Travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo) · +1 more
Cancellation up to 1h before
From
£66.90
per person
What's included
- 3 consecutive days of travel in the Northern Kyushu area (including Shimonoseki)
- Travel on local and Limited Express trains
- Travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo)
- Travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen (Kokura - Hakata)
About this ticket
Your pass gives you 3 consecutive days of unlimited travel on designated local trains, Limited Express trains, and Shinkansen lines in Northern Kyushu. This includes the Sanyo Shinkansen between Hakata and Kokura, and the entire Kyushu Shinkansen line from Hakata to Kagoshima-chuo.
What's not included
- Subways
- Buses
- Railways owned by other companies or organizations
Practical info
This pass is for non-Japanese passport holders with a 'Temporary Visitor' entry status. It is valid for 3 consecutive days of travel. The pass is available for adults (ages 13–99) and children (ages 4–12).
How to redeem
You will receive an exchange voucher by email from the supplier. Exchange this voucher for your physical rail pass at a designated redemption point in Japan, but not at JR Kyushu Travel Agency offices. You must redeem the voucher within 3 months of its issue date, for a pass that will begin within one month of redemption.
Important notes
- This pass is only valid for non-Japanese passport holders with 'Temporary Visitor' status upon entry to Japan.
- This pass cannot be redeemed at JR Kyushu Travel Agency offices.
- A 90% refund is available for cancellations made at least 1 hour before your selected redemption date.
- Children travelling alone or requiring a reserved seat must purchase a child ticket.
A 3-day pass for unlimited travel on JR trains in the Northern Kyushu area.
JR Kyushu Rail Pass - North Kyushu (5 Days)
A 5-day pass for unlimited travel on JR trains in the Northern Kyushu area.
5 consecutive days of travel in the Northern Kyushu area (including Shimonoseki) · Travel on local and Limited Express trains · Travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo) · +1 more
Cancellation up to 1h before
From
£75.80
per person
What's included
- 5 consecutive days of travel in the Northern Kyushu area (including Shimonoseki)
- Travel on local and Limited Express trains
- Travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo)
- Travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen (Kokura - Hakata)
About this ticket
Your pass gives you 5 consecutive days of unlimited travel on designated local trains, Limited Express trains, and Shinkansen lines in Northern Kyushu. This includes the Sanyo Shinkansen between Hakata and Kokura, and the entire Kyushu Shinkansen line from Hakata to Kagoshima-chuo.
What's not included
- Subways
- Buses
- Railways owned by other companies or organizations
Practical info
This pass is for non-Japanese passport holders with a 'Temporary Visitor' entry status. It is valid for 5 consecutive days of travel. The pass is available for adults (ages 13–99) and children (ages 4–12).
How to redeem
You will receive an exchange voucher by email from the supplier. Exchange this voucher for your physical rail pass at a designated redemption point in Japan, but not at JR Kyushu Travel Agency offices. You must redeem the voucher within 3 months of its issue date, for a pass that will begin within one month of redemption.
Important notes
- This pass is only valid for non-Japanese passport holders with 'Temporary Visitor' status upon entry to Japan.
- This pass cannot be redeemed at JR Kyushu Travel Agency offices.
- A 90% refund is available for cancellations made at least 1 hour before your selected redemption date.
- Children travelling alone or requiring a reserved seat must purchase a child ticket.
A 5-day pass for unlimited travel on JR trains in the Northern Kyushu area.
JR Kyushu Rail Pass - All Kyushu (3 Days)
A 3-day pass for unlimited JR train travel across the entire island of Kyushu.
3 consecutive days of travel across the entire Kyushu area · Travel on all eligible JR Kyushu local and Limited Express trains · Travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo) · +1 more
Cancellation up to 1h before
From
£98.05
per person
What's included
- 3 consecutive days of travel across the entire Kyushu area
- Travel on all eligible JR Kyushu local and Limited Express trains
- Travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo)
- Travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen (Kokura - Hakata)
About this ticket
This pass gives you 3 consecutive days of unlimited travel on all eligible JR Kyushu trains, from Shimonoseki in the north to Kagoshima in the south. You can ride local trains, Limited Express trains, and the Shinkansen bullet trains (Hakata–Kagoshima-chuo and Kokura–Hakata).
What's not included
- Subways
- Buses
- Railways owned by other companies or organizations
Practical info
This pass is for non-Japanese passport holders with a 'Temporary Visitor' entry status. It is valid for 3 consecutive days of travel. The pass is available for adults (ages 13–99) and children (ages 4–12).
How to redeem
You will receive an exchange voucher by email from the supplier. Exchange this voucher for your physical rail pass at a designated redemption point in Japan. You must redeem the voucher within 3 months of its issue date, for a pass that will begin within one month of redemption.
Important notes
- This pass is only valid for non-Japanese passport holders with 'Temporary Visitor' status upon entry to Japan.
- A 90% refund is available for cancellations made at least 1 hour before your selected redemption date.
- Children travelling alone or requiring a reserved seat must purchase a child ticket.
A 3-day pass for unlimited JR train travel across the entire island of Kyushu.
JR Kyushu Rail Pass - All Kyushu (5 Days)
A 5-day pass for unlimited JR train travel across the entire island of Kyushu.
5 consecutive days of travel across the entire Kyushu area · Travel on all eligible JR Kyushu local and Limited Express trains · Travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo) · +1 more
Cancellation up to 1h before
From
£106.90
per person
What's included
- 5 consecutive days of travel across the entire Kyushu area
- Travel on all eligible JR Kyushu local and Limited Express trains
- Travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo)
- Travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen (Kokura - Hakata)
About this ticket
This pass gives you 5 consecutive days of unlimited travel on all eligible JR Kyushu trains, from Shimonoseki in the north to Kagoshima in the south. You can ride local trains, Limited Express trains, and the Shinkansen bullet trains (Hakata–Kagoshima-chuo and Kokura–Hakata).
What's not included
- Subways
- Buses
- Railways owned by other companies or organizations
Practical info
This pass is for non-Japanese passport holders with a 'Temporary Visitor' entry status. It is valid for 5 consecutive days of travel. The pass is available for adults (ages 13–99) and children (ages 4–12).
How to redeem
You will receive an exchange voucher by email from the supplier. Exchange this voucher for your physical rail pass at a designated redemption point in Japan. You must redeem the voucher within 3 months of its issue date, for a pass that will begin within one month of redemption.
Important notes
- This pass is only valid for non-Japanese passport holders with 'Temporary Visitor' status upon entry to Japan.
- A 90% refund is available for cancellations made at least 1 hour before your selected redemption date.
- Children travelling alone or requiring a reserved seat must purchase a child ticket.
A 5-day pass for unlimited JR train travel across the entire island of Kyushu.
JR Kyushu Rail Pass - All Kyushu (7 Days)
A 7-day pass for unlimited JR train travel across the entire island of Kyushu.
7 consecutive days of travel across the entire Kyushu area · Travel on all eligible JR Kyushu local and Limited Express trains · Travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo) · +1 more
Cancellation up to 1h before
From
£115.80
per person
What's included
- 7 consecutive days of travel across the entire Kyushu area
- Travel on all eligible JR Kyushu local and Limited Express trains
- Travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo)
- Travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen (Kokura - Hakata)
About this ticket
This pass gives you 7 consecutive days of unlimited travel on all eligible JR Kyushu trains, from Shimonoseki in the north to Kagoshima in the south. You can ride local trains, Limited Express trains, and the Shinkansen bullet trains (Hakata–Kagoshima-chuo and Kokura–Hakata).
What's not included
- Subways
- Buses
- Railways owned by other companies or organizations
Practical info
This pass is for non-Japanese passport holders with a 'Temporary Visitor' entry status. It is valid for 7 consecutive days of travel. The pass is available for adults (ages 13–99) and children (ages 4–12).
How to redeem
You will receive an exchange voucher by email from the supplier. Exchange this voucher for your physical rail pass at a designated redemption point in Japan. You must redeem the voucher within 3 months of its issue date, for a pass that will begin within one month of redemption.
Important notes
- This pass is only valid for non-Japanese passport holders with 'Temporary Visitor' status upon entry to Japan.
- A 90% refund is available for cancellations made at least 1 hour before your selected redemption date.
- Children travelling alone or requiring a reserved seat must purchase a child ticket.
A 7-day pass for unlimited JR train travel across the entire island of Kyushu.
About this experience
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Japan's stunning Kyushu region with the JR Kyushu Rail Pass. Whether you choose the All Kyushu Pass or the specialized Northern or Southern Kyushu options, you'll have the freedom to explore at your own pace. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Mount Aso, one of the world's largest active volcanoes, and immerse yourself in the rejuvenating waters of Beppu's famous hot springs, celebrated for their therapeutic benefits. History enthusiasts will find themselves captivated by Nagasaki, where a stroll through the Peace Park invites reflection on pivotal moments in Japan's past.
With the South Kyushu Pass, you can delve into Japan's rich cultural tapestry. Visit the Chiran Samurai District in Kagoshima to uncover the tales of ancient warriors, or step back in time in the historic town of Kumamoto. The enchanting Yakushima Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, awaits your exploration, along with the picturesque Obi Castle Town and the serene Kirishima Factory Garden. Opt for the All Area Pass to experience the best of both worlds, navigating the beautiful southern islands of Japan with ease and comfort.
What to expect
When you secure your JR Kyushu Rail Pass, you're not just getting a ticket; you're opening the door to a world of adventure in Japan. Travel seamlessly across the region, hopping on and off trains as you explore vibrant cities, tranquil shrines, and breathtaking natural wonders. Each destination offers a unique glimpse into Japan's diverse culture and history, ensuring that every moment is filled with discovery.
As you traverse Kyushu, expect to be enchanted by the warm hospitality of the locals and the rich flavors of regional cuisine. Whether you're wandering through ancient ceramic towns or enjoying the scenic beauty of secluded islands, your journey will be filled with unforgettable experiences that highlight the best of Japan's southern landscapes.
Things to note
- Reservations may be required for certain trains, so plan ahead.
- Be sure to carry your pass at all times for easy access.
- Check the train schedules in advance to maximize your travel time.
- Consider downloading a rail app for real-time updates and navigation.
- Pack light to make your travels more comfortable.
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Frequently asked questions
The JR Kyushu Rail Pass can be cancelled for a refund up to one hour before the visit. If cancelled within this timeframe, 90% of the ticket price will be refunded. After this cut-off, the ticket becomes non-refundable. This policy applies to all ticket types, including the 3-day, 5-day, and 7-day options. Therefore, if your plans change, ensure to cancel in advance to receive the maximum refund.
