JR EAST PASS
- Unlimited travel: Enjoy unlimited travel across JR East lines, including local, limited express, and express trains, Shinkansen, Tokyo Monorail, and more
- Presell: Book up to 180 days in advance for your convenience
- Seamless redemption: Simply use your E-exchange order to collect your pass at JR East major stations
JR East Tohoku Area Pass Options
JR EAST PASS (5 consecutive days)
JR EAST PASS (10 consecutive days)
What to Expect from JR East Tohoku Area Pass
Discover the ultimate guide to the JR East Pass including Tohoku / Nagano / Niigata areas. Learn about more on the pass for your travel needs.

About JR East Pass
The JR East Pass is perfect for travelers exploring the beautiful Tohoku/Nagano/Niigata region. It’s an excellent choice for adventurers wanting to experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage. Key destinations include:
- Sendai: The largest city in Tohoku, known for its vibrant culture and historical sites.
- Aomori: Famous for its apple orchards, Nebuta Matsuri festival, and beautiful nature.
- Yamagata: Home to the picturesque Ginzan Onsen and the iconic Yamadera temple.
- Akita: Renowned for its hot springs, festivals, and scenic landscapes.
- Nagano: Famous for its historic Zenko-ji Temple and as a gateway to the Japanese Alps.
- Niigata: Known for its delicious seafood, sake breweries, and beautiful coastal views.
- Karuizawa: A popular resort town with stunning natural scenery and upscale shopping.
- Joetsu: Offers rich history and picturesque landscapes, including the famous cherry blossoms.














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Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
- If your planned travel date is within 90 days from today: You'll receive confirmation within minutes
- If your planned travel date is more than 90 days away: You'll receive confirmation about 85 days before your travel date
Pass eligibility
- This offer is not available for Japanese passport holders
- Free for children aged 0-5 if they don't occupy a seat
- The pass is available for foreign visitors as well as ex-pats living in Japan. As long as you have a foreign (non-Japanese) passport, regardless of visa or residence status, you may enjoy this offer
Additional information
- Please note that one child seat is equivalent to one passenger
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Was able to buy a JR Pass before the price increase. We only got the 5-day pass, but it was more than enough to take us around Iwate, Akita, and Aomori, including our shinkansen trips to and from Tokyo. Definitely worth the price compared to how much we would have spent on individual tickets without the pass.
I managed to buy the JR East 5-day pass on Klook before the price increase. Then, I took the voucher to the JR Service Center at Tokyo Station to exchange it for the physical pass and immediately reserve Shinkansen seats, which was super convenient. Taking just 4 Shinkansen trips already made it worthwhile, and I could ride any JR line within Tokyo city, saving a lot of money. Highly recommended!
Traveling from Tokyo to Aomori, and then back to Tokyo from Aomori; you can ride the JR bus for free, which adds flexibility to your travel plans. This is especially convenient for the Towada Art Center, as the JR bus can accommodate large luggage, making transportation easy. Upon returning to Tokyo, you can reserve the NEX express airport train and freely tap in and out of Tokyo Station, which is convenient for planning your last day of shopping in Tokyo.
the best purchase I ever made. we use this all over Tohoku North Japan. it was amazing that we use shinkansen everytime we go to the one place to another. This is very convenient and less hassle. we can reserve seat. super fast!
Smooth travelling from Narita Airport to Aomori, Kesennuma, Fukushima, Omiya, Yokohama & Tokyo. Bought the 10days pass and it was more worth it buying from Klook as the pricing is more competitive. Took the Pokemin train with the pass too which was fun!
I bought the 10-day Pass before the price increase, and it paid for itself in just 9 days, which was incredibly cost-effective. I visited Yamagata, Miyagi, and Aomori, then returned to Tokyo. This pass also covered my round trip to the airport. Plus, you can reserve seats in advance on the JR East website, which is great.
The region where the Shinkansen runs through the prefecture can be used immediately from Narita Airport. You can reserve seats on the Shinkansen and use all JR lines. This trip is very worthwhile for cherry blossom viewing, as the total cost of all train rides is cheaper.
I bought the 10-day Pass before the price increase, and it paid for itself in just 9 days, which was incredibly cost-effective. I visited Yamagata, Miyagi, and Aomori, then returned to Tokyo. This pass also covered my round trip to the airport. Plus, you can reserve seats in advance on the JR East website, which is great.
This is my second time purchasing a pass. Departing from Tokyo, I visited Geibikei Gorge in Iwate, the Pokemon Train 🚂, Sendai, Kakunodate in Akita, Aomori, and Morioka. The winter snowscapes were absolutely beautiful! A fulfilling trip to Tohoku. Taking the Narita Express back to the airport from Tokyo was super cost-effective.
Included transportation services: Travel all the way from Tokyo to Aomori. You can conveniently and flexibly reserve tickets at major stations using a machine. JR Bus is also available, which is suitable for visiting the Towada Art Center and Oirase Stream.
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