JR West Area Rail Passes: Kansai, Sanyo, San'in and Hokuriku

[Eligibility]

• A rail pass user must be holding a passport issued by a foreign government.
• A rail pass user must be entering in Japan as a "Temporary Visitor".
• "Temporary Visitor" is a status of residence defined under Japanese immigration law.

[How to use]

• Confirmation email will be sent to the appointed email address once the booking is made.
• Please go to green ticket-vending machines and pick up physical ticket by scanning QR code of e-ticket and non-Japanese passport. (Operation menus of machine can be displayed in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or Korean.)
• For more information about exchange locations, please click the link: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/receive
• For detailed redemption information, please click the link:https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/guide/emco
• If the machine breaks down or the passport have no IC chip, please proceed to JR-WEST Ticket Office to exchange physical ticket.
• Then, the physical pass is successfully redeemed.
• For more information about exchanging reserved seat tickets, please click the link: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/ticket-vending-machine/
• Refer to official website for each JR West Japan station opening hours: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/timetable/

• Ticket valid 90 days after purchase
• Adult: 12 or over 12 years old when an exchange order issued or a rail pass purchased
• An Adult's or Child's rail pass holder can accompany up to 2 infants (1-5 years old) for free.
• The infants from the third one will require Child's rail passes for each.
• Babies aged under 1 year old can be accompanied for free.
• Child's rail passes will be required for each infant in the following situations:
• When accompanied infants use Reserved seats by themselves
• When infants travel by themselves

【Notice】

• Starting from October 1st, 2023, for detailed product changes, please refer to the information below.
• E-tickets purchased before September 30th, 2023, will still be applicable at the pre-adjustment price during the validity period of the exchange voucher (eMCO).
• Adjustment of selling prices.
• Change in the reserved seating frequency from "6 times" to "unlimited."
• For exchange vouchers (eMCO) purchased before September 30th, 2023,
• unlimited reserved seating will be available even for reservations made after October 1st, 2023.
• For product details, please refer to the official website：https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/

【Eligibility for purchasing】

• A rail pass user must be holding a passport issued by a foreign government.
• Status of residence does not matter.
• People who have Japanese nationality (including dual nationality)cannot use this ticket.

【Must Know】

• Confirmation email will be sent to the appointed email address once the booking is made.
• Please go to exchange place mentioned below and pick up the physical ticket.
• Please refer to the following link for the availbale exchange place: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/kansai_wide_excursion/#purchasing
• Use the physical ticket to pass through the automated ticket gates :
• Inbound counter of Kyoto Station (the green ticketing window): JR Kyoto station foreign traveler’s counter
• Travel Service Center SHIN-OSAKA: Travel Service Center Shin-Osaka
• Travel Service Center OSAKA: Travel Service Center Osaka
• TiS Sannomiya Branch:
• TiS Tennoji Branch: NTA TiS Tennoji Branch
• TiS Okayama Branch : NTA TiS Okayama Branch
• You cannot redeem the paper tickets in other places that are not mentioned above.
• Further information: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/kansai_wide_excursion/
• Collect your tickets of assigned seats: please redeem your reserved seat ticket with your pass at the ticket office mentioned above

【Notice of redeeming reserved seats of JR West】

• Different passes can be redeemed for different numbers 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 exchange place mentioned ).
• The pass can be used to take non-reserved seating directly when the number of times of reserved seating is ran out or if there is no prior redemption of reserved seating ticket.

• Ticket valid 90 days after purchase
• Adult: 12 or over 12 years old when an exchange order issued or a rail pass purchased
• An Adult's or Child's rail pass holder can accompany up to 2 infants (1-5 years old) for free.
• The infants from the third one will require Child's rail passes for each.
• Babies aged under 1 year old can be accompanied for free.
• Child's rail passes will be required for each infant in the following situations:
• When accompanied infants use Reserved seats by themselves
• When infants travel by themselves
• Includes customer who have Alien's Permanent Residence Permit.
• Japanese customer is not allowed to use. A rail pass user must be entering in Japan as a "Temporary Visitor”.
• "Temporary Visitor" is a status of residence defined under Japanese immigration law.

[Eligibility]

• A rail pass user must be holding a passport issued by a foreign government.
• A rail pass user must be entering in Japan as a "Temporary Visitor". "Temporary Visitor" is a status of residence defined under Japanese immigration law

[How to use]

A confirmation email will be sent to the appointed email address once the booking is made.

Please go to green ticket-vending machines and pick up physical ticket by scanning QR code of e-ticket and non-Japanese passport. (Operation menus of machine can be displayed in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or Korean.)

• For more information about exchange locations, please click the link: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/receiv
• For detailed redemption information, please click the link:https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/guide/emco
• If the machine breaks down or the passport have no IC chip, please proceed to JR-WEST Ticket Office to exchange physical ticket.

Then, the physical pass is successfully redeemed.

Exchanging reserved seat tickets: before getting on the train, please go to green ticket-vending machines and pick up physical reserved seat tickets by the area pass.

• For more information about exchanging reserved seat tickets, please click the link: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/ticket-vending-machine/

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[Notice of redemption of reserved seating for JR-West Rail Pass]

• Different passes can be redeemed for different number of times of reserved seating ticket. Please check the product page for details.
• Please check each product page for achievable train for reserved seating.
• The reserved seating for pass must be redeemed separately (make reservation at green machine or window).
• The pass can be used to take non-reserved seating directly when the number of times of reserved seating is ran out or if there is no prior redemption of reserved seating ticket.
• Unlimited rides of reserved seating ticket can be redeemed, it requires manual reservation at green window when using for the seventh times and above, and machine is not able to redeem directly.

Please click the website for the available trains and seat types:

https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/kansai_sanin/

• Ticket valid for 90 Days after purchasing
• Adult: 12 or over 12 years old when an exchange order issued or a rail pass purchased
• An Adult's or Child's rail pass holder can accompany up to 2 infants (1-5 years old) for free.
• The infants from the third one will require Child's rail passes for each.
• Babies aged under 1 year old can be accompanied for free.
• Child's rail passes will be required for each infant in the following situations: 1. When accompanied infants use Reserved seats by themselves 2. When infants travel by themselves

[How to use]

• A confirmation email will be sent to the appointed email address once the booking is made.
• Please go to the green ticket-vending machines and pick up the physical ticket by scanning the QR code of the e-ticket and non-Japanese passport. (The operation menus of the machine can be displayed in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or Korean.)
• For more information about exchange locations, please click the link: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/receive
• For detailed redemption information, please click the link:https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/guide/emco
• If the machine breaks down or the passport have no IC chip, please proceed to JR-WEST Ticket Office to exchange physical ticket.
• Then, the physical pass is successfully redeemed.
• Exchanging reserved seat tickets: before getting on the train, please go to green ticket-vending machines and pick up physical reserved seat tickets by the area pass.
• For more information about exchanging reserved seat tickets, please click the link: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/ticket-vending-machine/
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[Notice of redemption of reserved seating for JR-West Rail Pass]

• Different passes can be redeemed for different number of times of reserved seating ticket. Please check the product page for details.
• Please check each product page for achievable train for reserved seating.
• The reserved seating for pass must be redeemed separately (make reservation at green machine or window).
• The pass can be used to take non-reserved seating directly when the number of times of reserved seating is ran out or if there is no prior redemption of reserved seating ticket.
• Unlimited rides of reserved seating ticket can be redeemed, it requires manual reservation at green window when using for the seventh times and above, and machine is not able to redeem directly.

• The rail pass is only valid for the person in question.
• Please keep your passport with you when using the rail pass, and present it when requested by a JR staff.
• It will not be reissued even in case of loss or theft.
• The rules for using the rail pass are specified in the JR West's Conditions of Carriage and Japanese laws.
• The rules for using the exchange order are specified in the rules and contracts of the effective company.
• If there is any discrepancy between the foreign language and Japanese terms and conditions, the Japanese terms and conditions take precedence.
• In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection, reserved seat tickets can be exchanged an unlimited number of times.

[Notice]

For the time being, Tottori-Matsue Passes purchased on or after March 16 can only be exchanged at the Ticket Office.

[Eligibility]

• A rail pass user must be holding a passport issued by a foreign government.
• A rail pass user must be entering in Japan as a "Temporary Visitor". "Temporary Visitor" is a status of residence defined under Japanese immigration law.

[How to use]

• Once the booking is made, a confirmation email will be sent to the appointed email address.
• Please go to green ticket-vending machines and pick up physical ticket by scanning QR code of e-ticket and non-Japanese passport. (Operation menus of machine can be displayed in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or Korean.)
• For more information about exchange locations, please click the link: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/receiv
• For detailed redemption information, please click the link:https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/guide/emco
• If the machine breaks down or the passport have no IC chip, please proceed to JR-WEST Ticket Office to exchange physical ticket.
• Then, the physical pass is successfully redeemed.
• For more information about exchanging reserved seat tickets, please click the link: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/ticket-vending-machine/
• "Available Area/ Train Services" adjustment details on March 16, 2024：
• Loop Kirinjishi—Tottori City route bus and Matsue Lakeline Sightseeing Bus—Matsue City route bus has been added to the boarding area.
• Change from Non-reserved seating type to reserved seating
• Seating on all cars on YAKUMO, SUPER HAKUTO, and SUPER INABA Limited Express trains will be reserved seating only from March 16, 2024. Ensure to reserve a seat before boarding the train.
• Notes for customers who purchased before 2024/3/15 and plan to exchange after 2024/3/16 (no additional fees required)：
• Not available for Loop Kirinjishi—Tottori City route bus and Matsue Lakeline Sightseeing Bus—Matsue City route bus.
• Only available on Non-reserved seat trains.
• Since March 16th, when the Limited Express trains ""YAKUMO"", ""SUPER HAKUTO"", and ""SUPER INABA"" all have reserved seats, if there is a vacancy in the train after boarding, you can use the reserved seats in ordinary cars (if there are no spaces, you can ride standing, (It is not possible to reserve a seat in advance at the station.)

【Product contains】

• Please click the website to check the range of boarding areas: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/pdf/tottori_matsue_pass.pdf
• Please click the website for the available trains and seat types: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/pdf/tottori_matsue_pass.pdf

【Travel Support by JR-WEST】

• JR-WEST created an application, called Travel Support, for supporting travelers in the event of sudden illness, disasters, or other travel problems!
• For more information about this application, please click the link:
• https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel_support/

• Ticket valid for 90 days after booking
• Adult: 12 or over 12 years old when an exchange order is issued or a rail pass purchased.
• An Adult's or Child's rail pass holder can accompany up to 2 infants (1-5 years old) for free.
• The infants from the third one will require Child's rail passes for each.
• Babies aged under 1 year old can be accompanied for free.
• Child's rail passes will be required for each infant in the following situations: 1. When accompanied infants use Reserved seats by themselves 2. When infants travel by themselves

Notice】

• Starting from October 1st, 2023, for detailed product changes, please refer to the information below.
• E-tickets purchased before September 30th, 2023, will still be applicable at the pre-adjustment price during the validity period of the exchange voucher (eMCO).
• Adjustment of selling prices.
• For product details, please refer to the official website：https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/
• [Eligibility]
• A rail pass user must be holding a passport issued by a foreign government.
• A rail pass user must be entering in Japan as a "Temporary Visitor".
• "Temporary Visitor" is a status of residence defined under Japanese immigration law.

[How to use]

• Confirmation email will be sent to the appointed email address once the booking is made.
• Please go to green ticket-vending machines and pick up physical ticket by scanning QR code of e-ticket and non-Japanese passport. (Operation menus of machine can be displayed in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or Korean.)
• For more information about exchange locations, please click the link: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/receive
• For detailed redemption information, please click the link:https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/guide/emco
• If the machine breaks down or the passport have no IC chip, please proceed to JR-WEST Ticket Office to exchange physical ticket.
• Then, the physical pass is successfully redeemed.
• Exchanging reserved seat tickets: before getting on the train, please go to green ticket-vending machines and pick up physical reserved seat tickets by the area pass.
• For more information about exchanging reserved seat tickets, please click the link: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/ticket-vending-machine/

[Notice of redemption of reserved seating for JR-West Rail Pass]

• Different passes can be redeemed for different number of times of reserved seating ticket. Please check the product page for details.
• Please check each product page for achievable train for reserved seating.
• The reserved seating for pass must be redeemed separately (make reservation at green machine or window).
• The pass can be used to take non-reserved seating directly when the number of times of reserved seating is ran out or if there is no prior redemption of reserved seating ticket.
• Unlimited rides of reserved seating ticket can be redeemed, it requires manual reservation at green window when using for the seventh times and above, and machine is not able to redeem directly.

• Ticket valid 90 days after purchase
• Adult: 12 or over 12 years old when an exchange order issued or a rail pass purchased
• An Adult's or Child's rail pass holder can accompany up to 2 infants (1-5 years old) for free.
• The infants from the third one will require Child's rail passes for each.
• Babies aged under 1 year old can be accompanied for free.
• Child's rail passes will be required for each infant in the following situations:
• When accompanied infants use Reserved seats by themselves
• When infants travel by themselves
• Includes customer who have Alien's Permanent Residence Permit.
• Japanese customer is not allowed to use. A rail pass user must be entering in Japan as a "Temporary Visitor”.

• Due to the prevention of the spread of the coronavirus, reserved seat tickets can be exchanged for unlimited times.
• From the 7th time, you need to manually reserve tickets at the green window.
• JR-WEST All Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map.
• Valid trains are as follows: (reserved and non-reserved seating): SANYO SHINKANSEN (Shin-Osaka⇔Hakata); Hello Kitty Shinkansen"; "HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN" (Kanazawa⇔Joetsu-Myoko); The Limited EXPRESS 'HARUKA, KUROSHIO, THUNDERBIRD, KOUNOTORI, YAKUMO, SUPER HAKUTO (INCL.Kamigori⇔Chizu) etc.'; Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines; JR WEST MIYAJIMA FERRY (Miyajimaguchi⇔Miyajima)
• You can directly show the e-ticket to get on Kyoto Tango Railway, Chizu Express, JR WEST JAPAN BUS. (WEST JAPAN JR buses route-For more information, please click the link: https://www.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp/en/ (Chugoku JR route buses
• For more information, please click the link: http://www.chugoku-jrbus.co.jp/pdf/route_bus/20170117chugoku-jrbus_route-map.pdf
• These trains below cannot be used for the following: Bullet Train "TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo); Bullet Train "KYUSHU SHINKANSEN" (Hakata⇔Kagoshima-Chuo)
• Individual customers are prohibited from purchasing or exchanging more than one ticket for the same use period.

• Children: 6 to 11 years old (on the day the exchange ticket is issued or when purchasing a free pass)
• Adults or children with a free pass can bring up to 2 infants (1 to 5 years old) together for free.
• A separate pass is required from the third child.
• Free for infants under one year old.
• A rail pass is only valid for its rail pass holder only.
• A passport must be carried when a rail pass is used and presented when a JR staff asks to.
• A rail pass will not be reissued even if lost or stolen.
• Conditions of use for a rail pass are stipulated by JR-WEST's carriage conditions and laws of Japan.
• Conditions of use for an exchange order are stipulated by regulations and contracts of issuing companies.
• If any discrepancies arise between the foreign language and Japanese versions of the carriage conditions, the Japanese version has precedence.
• The information displayed (including prices) is current as of November 18, 2020, and is subject to change.
• JR-WEST has created an application, called Travel Support, for supporting travelers in the event of sudden illness, disasters, or other travel problems! For more information about this application, please click the link: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel_support/

• Hokuriku Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map
• Valid trains are as listed: Non-reserved seats on Bullet Train "HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN" (Kanazawa⇔Kurobe-Unazukionsen); Non-reserved seats on Express Trains 'THUNDERBIRD' etc.; Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines
• These trains below cannot be used: Bullet Train "HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN" (Kurobe-Unazukionsen⇔Tokyo); IR Ishikawa Railway or the Ainokaze Toyama Railway.
• As a special exception, the pass can be used for the Himi, Johana, or Nanao lines only if the pass-holder does not alight from the IR Ishikawa Railway Kanazawa⇔Tsubata) or the Ainokaze Toyama Railway (Takaoka⇔Toyama).
• Limited express trains can be used on the IR Ishikawa Railway (Kanazawa⇔Tsubata). If using the Ainokaze Liner rapid service on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway, a separate "liner fare" is required.
• Hokuriku Area Pass is usable. Additional separate tickets are required. When additional tickets are required, obtain the tickets at a JR-WEST station before boarding.

• Children: 6 to 11 years old
• Adult: 12 or over 12 years old when an exchange order issued or a rail pass purchased
• An Adult's or Child's rail pass holder can accompany up to 2 infants (1-5 years old) for free.
• The infants from the third one will require Child's rail passes for each. Babies aged under 1 year old can be accompanied for free.
• Child's rail passes will be required for each infant in the following situations: 1. When accompanied infants use Reserved seats by themselves 2. When infants travel by themselves
• A rail pass is only valid for its rail pass holder only.
• A passport must be carried when a rail pass is used and presented when a JR staff asks to.
• A rail pass will not be reissued even if lost or stolen.
• Conditions of use for a rail pass are stipulated by JR-WEST's carriage conditions and laws of Japan.
• Conditions of use for an exchange order are stipulated by regulations and contracts of issuing companies.
• If any discrepancies arise between the foreign language and Japanese versions of the carriage conditions, the Japanese version has precedence.
• The information displayed (including prices) is current as of December 1, 2020, and is subject to change.

• The reserved seats ticket can be redeemed for six times.
• If the number of rides exceeds the number of reserved seats, the original ticket can be used to board the unreserved train directly.
• Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map
• Valid trains are below: Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama) (available for the reserved seats ticket ); Hello Kitty Shinkansen; Bullet Train "HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN" (Kanazawa⇔Joetsu-Myoko) (available for the reserved seats ticket ); Express Trains (HARUKA, THUNDERBIRD, KUROSHIO, KOUNOTORI, SUPER HAKUTO (Kyoto⇔Kamigori), etc.) (available for the reserved seats ticket ) [A separate fare is required for traveling on SUPER HAKUTO (Kamigori⇔Tottori) and SUPER INABA (Kamigori⇔Tottori)]; Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines [The pass is only valid on WEST JAPAN JR BUS route buses within the valid area. The pass cannot be used on expressway buses.] (WEST JAPAN JR buses route-For more information, please click the link: https://www.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp/route/)
• These trains below cannot be used: Bullet Train "HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN" (Joetsu-Myoko⇔Tokyo); Bullet Train "TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo); Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Okayama⇔Hakata); IR Ishikawa Railway or the Ainokaze Toyama Railway.
• As a special exception, the pass can be used for the Himi, Johana, or Nanao lines only if the pass-holder does not alight from the IR Ishikawa Railway (Kanazawa⇔Tsubata) or the Ainokaze Toyama Railway (Takaoka⇔Toyama).
• Limited express trains can be used on the IR Ishikawa Railway (Kanazawa⇔Tsubata). If using the Ainokaze Liner rapid service on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway, a separate "liner fare" is required.
• Individual customers are prohibited from purchasing or exchanging more than one ticket for the same use period.

• Adult: 12 or over 12 years old when an exchange order issued or a rail pass purchased
• An Adult's or Child's rail pass holder can accompany up to 2 infants (1-5 years old) for free.
• The infants from the third one will require Child's rail passes for each. Babies aged under 1 year old can be accompanied for free.
• Child's rail passes will be required for each infant in the following situations: 1. When accompanied infants use Reserved seats by themselves 2. When infants travel by themselves
• A rail pass is only valid for its rail pass holder only.
• A passport must be carried when a rail pass is used and presented when a JR staff asks to.
• A rail pass will not be reissued even if lost or stolen.
• Conditions of use for a rail pass are stipulated by JR-WEST's carriage conditions and laws of Japan.
• Conditions of use for an exchange order are stipulated by regulations and contracts of issuing companies.
• If any discrepancies arise between the foreign language and Japanese versions of the carriage conditions, the Japanese version has precedence.
• The information displayed (including prices) is current as of December 1, 2020, and is subject to change.

• The reserved seats ticket can be redeemed for six times.
• If the number of rides exceeds the number of reserved seats, the original ticket can be used to board the unreserved train directly.
• Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map
• Valid trains are below: Bullet Train “SANYO SHINKANSEN” (Okayama⇔Hakata) (available for the reserved seats ticket ); The pass can be used for the Hello Kitty Shinkansen; Express Trains (available for the reserved seats ticket ); Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines; JR WEST MIYAJIMA FERRY (Miyajimaguchi⇔Miyajima); Unlimited rides on Chugoku JR route buses; Usable at "EKIRIN" rent-a-cycle shops within the pass's usage area. (Chugoku JR route buses. For more information, please click the link:http://www.chugoku-jrbus.co.jp/pdf/route_bus/20170117chugoku-jrbus_route-map.pdf)
• These trains below cannot be used: Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama); conventional lines on Kyushu island.
• Individual customers are prohibited from purchasing or exchanging more than one ticket for the same use period.

• Children: 6 to 11 years old
• Adult: 12 or over 12 years old when an exchange order issued or a rail pass purchased
• An Adult's or Child's rail pass holder can accompany up to 2 infants (1-5 years old) for free.
• The infants from the third one will require Child's rail passes for each. Babies aged under 1 year old can be accompanied for free.
• Child's rail passes will be required for each infant in the following situations: 1. When accompanied infants use Reserved seats by themselves 2. When infants travel by themselves
• A rail pass is only valid for its rail pass holder only.
• A passport must be carried when a rail pass is used and presented when a JR staff asks to.
• A rail pass will not be reissued even if lost or stolen.
• Conditions of use for a rail pass are stipulated by JR-WEST's carriage conditions and laws of Japan.
• Conditions of use for an exchange order are stipulated by regulations and contracts of issuing companies.
• If any discrepancies arise between the foreign language and Japanese versions of the carriage conditions, the Japanese version has precedence.
• The information displayed (including prices) is correct as of December 1, 2020, and is subject to change.

• The reserved seats ticket can be redeemed for six times.
• If the number of rides exceeds the number of reserved seats, the original ticket can be used to board the unreserved train directly.
• Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map
• Valid trains are: Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Mihara⇔Hakata) (available for the reserved seats ticket ); Hello Kitty Shinkansen; Express Trains (available for the reserved seats ticket ); Special Rapid Services; Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines; JR WEST MIYAJIMA FERRY (Miyajimaguchi⇔Miyajima)
• (Chugoku JR route buses. For more information, please click the link: http://www.chugoku-jrbus.co.jp/pdf/route_bus/20170117chugoku-jrbus_route-map.pdf)
• These trains below cannot be used: Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Mihara⇔Shin-Osaka); Bullet Train "TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo); Bullet Train "KYUSHU SHINKANSEN" (Hakata⇔Kagoshima-Chuo)
• Individual customers are prohibited from purchasing or exchanging more than one ticket for the same use period.

• Children: 6 to 11 years old
• Adult: 12 or over 12 years old when an exchange order issued or a rail pass purchased
• An Adult's or Child's rail pass holder can accompany up to 2 infants (1-5 years old) for free.
• The infants from the third one will require Child's rail passes for each. Babies aged under 1 year old can be accompanied for free.
• Child's rail passes will be required for each infant in the following situations: 1. When accompanied infants use Reserved seats by themselves 2. When infants travel by themselves
• A rail pass is only valid for its rail pass holder only.
• A passport must be carried when a rail pass is used and presented when a JR staff asks to.
• A rail pass will not be reissued even if lost or stolen.
• Conditions of use for a rail pass are stipulated by JR-WEST's carriage conditions and laws of Japan.
• Conditions of use for an exchange order are stipulated by regulations and contracts of issuing companies.
• If any discrepancies arise between the foreign language and Japanese versions of the carriage conditions, the Japanese version has precedence.
• The information displayed (including prices) is correct as of December 1, 2020, and is subject to change.