JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass
- Unlimited Travel: Enjoy unlimited rides on special rapid services, rapid services, and local trains on JR West lines, including express trains
- No physical exchange vouchers: Skip the lines and quickly redeem your JR Pass via digital redemption machines at JR Pass ticket offices
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7 Days)
What to expect
Once you're in Japan, redeem your voucher for a JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass that covers an extensive part of the Kansai region, the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hakata, conventional lines in Okayama and neighboring regions, and even unlimited rides on a ferry to Miyajima! With the JR Sanyo Sanin Pass, you are able to travel between Osaka and Hakata with reserved seats at no additional cost. For a consecutive week, this pass will bring history buffs to Nara, Izumo, and everything in between, or take ocean lovers to the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea. For first-time travelers in Japan, you can even hit major sites like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima. Wherever you prefer, this JR Sanyo Sanin Pass has you covered for the most affordable and convenient travels throughout Japan!
What Shinkansen trains and JR trains are covered?
JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass allows for travel on various trains within the designated area. It covers reserved seats on the Bullet Train “Sanyo Shinkansen” which runs between Shin-Osaka and Hakata, including the Hello Kitty Shinkansen. It also includes Limited Express Trains such as Haruka, Kuroshio, Thumderbird, Kounotori, Yakumo, Super Hakuto(including Kamigori⇔Chizu), and Super Inaba.The pass is also valid on Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines. Additionally, it can be used on JR West Miyajima Ferry and West Japan JR Bus routes within the valid area, excluding expressway buses.
What are not covered by JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass ?
JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass does not cover certain train services, including the Bullet Train "Tokaido Shinkansen" between Shin-Osaka and Tokyo and the Bullet Train "Kyushu Shinkansen" between Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo.
Good to know
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
- The voucher will not show your name.
Booking guidelines
- All passengers must have their travel documents (passports, ID cards, valid visas) ready prior to boarding
- Select a redemption date and fill in your information. You can redeem your pass at the major JR West station.
Pass eligibility
- Free for children aged 0-1
- Up to two children (ages 1-5) travel free with an adult rail pass holder if they don't occupy a seat. A child rail pass is needed for each additional child starting from the third
- Valid only for non-Japanese passport holders with a "Temporary Visitor" Visa stamp on the passport. Non-Japanese passport holders with a permanent residence in Japan cannot use this product
- Secure a Temporary Visitor Stamp at immigration to be eligible for a JR Pass. Do not pass through the automated gates, as no stamp will be applied
Additional information
- Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance
Notice of redemption of reserved seating for JR-West Rail Pass
- Different passes can be redeemed for a different number of times of reserved seating tickets. Please check the product page for details.
- Please check each product page for the achievable train for reserved seating.
- The reserved seating for the pass must be redeemed separately (make a reservation at the green machine or window).
- The pass can be used to take non-reserved seating directly when the number of times reserved seating runs out or if there is no prior redemption of reserved seating ticket.
- Unlimited rides of reserved seating tickets can be redeemed, it requires a manual reservation at the green window when using for the seventh time and above, and the machine is not able to redeem directly.
Reserved seat tickets can be exchanged for unlimited times. The original ticket can be used to board the unreserved train directly. From the 7th time, you need to manually reserve tickets at the green window.
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Reviews
Highly recommended for those planning a trip from Osaka to Fukuoka and back. You can book the Nozomi line which is very convenient since it has the shortest travel time. If you want an idea we were able to use this pass for: Kansai Aiport to Shin Osaka, Shin Osaka to Hakata (RT), Hakata to Hiroshima (RT), Hiroshima to Miyajima Island, Shin Osaka to Himeji, Himeji to Kobe, Kobe to Osaka.
Sanyo Sanin pass was very great and easy to use when traveling in Kanto region. we have used it on our travels all the way from Hiroshima, Himeji and Kobe. Highly recommended it for people who wanted to explore outside of Kyoto and Osaka. Shinkansen was very punctual (unless there are unfortunate events and bad weather conditions). It offered unlimited travel on JR trains, including the shinkansen (except Nozomi/Mizuho), which made moving between cities like Hiroshima, Okayama, and Fukuoka incredibly easy and affordable. I saved a lot compared to buying individual tickets, and the convenience of just hopping on and off trains with a pass was unbeatable.
I used a physical voucher, so I exchanged it at the West Japan Green Window at Hakata Station. While I was there, I also reserved seats for my future Shinkansen and limited express trains, which was very convenient. I highly recommend it. Fukuoka - Shin-Yamaguchi - Hiroshima - Onomichi - Okayama - Yonago. Please note that in Fukuoka, you can only take the Shinkansen from Fukuoka to Kokura; you cannot transfer to Kyushu JR.
If you are planning to travel around the western part of Japan for a long time, I recommend the Sanin-Sanyo Pass. It is very easy to exchange the voucher for the actual pass, and you can freely use the Shinkansen and limited express trains. It is a pass that allows you to travel to various areas such as Nara, Kyoto, Himeji, Kobe, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, and Tottori by using the Shinkansen and limited express reserved seats, and it is also excellent value for money.
1. Please confirm the applicable scope of the pass. Some attractions, such as the Miyajima ferry, require an additional tax. 2. If you have enough stamina, this is definitely an excellent choice for a San'in-Sanyo trip, as you can reserve seats an unlimited number of times (the machine can only reserve same-day seats and only 6 times). Therefore, it is recommended to plan your travel itinerary and have the service center staff assist you with booking all transportation for the current day and beyond, which will save a lot of time. 3. It is advisable to learn how to take local buses, as transportation in some Sanyo areas is not well-developed and requires a combination of luggage storage and buses. 4. If you have large luggage, be sure to store it or drop it off at your hotel first to avoid being refused boarding or delaying others. 5. Stamina is key to making the most of this pass. Wishing everyone good health and a pleasant trip!
The JR Sanyo & San'in Area Rail Pass is a great value! Unlimited rides on the Shinkansen and limited express trains for 7 days, covering a wide area, making it easy and convenient to explore Hiroshima, Okayama, Yamaguchi and other places. Frequent trains, excellent service, flexible travel itineraries, and extremely cost-effective, highly recommended for travelers who want to travel in depth in Japan!
The Sanyo-San'in JR Pass covers a very large area, allowing you to travel from Wakayama to Shimane, and from Shin-Osaka to Hakata, all within a single day. Therefore, it is definitely worth recommending.
This JR Pass can be used to take the JR from Osaka to Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. You can also take the one piece Shinkansen, which is very convenient
This 7-day JR PASS allows you to travel from Kyoto to Shin-Yamaguchi-Shimonoseki. It is very convenient to reserve a designated seat, allowing me to travel comfortably in multiple counties and cities. It is really worth the money for travelers who cannot travel by car.
With this JR Pass, you can take the Shinkansen bullet train between Shin-Osaka and Hakata, and from Kansai Airport to Tennoji. You can reserve seats at the machine, making it convenient and fast.
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