Osaka → Hiroshima
Fastest: About 1 hr 25 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Hiroshima 23:54)
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Travel Pass · Chugoku & Shikoku
Sanyo-San'in Area Pass
Chugoku & Shikoku🚄 JRFrom ¥23,000
Overview
Overview
A pass sold by JR West for international visitors that gives 7 consecutive days of unlimited travel on JR lines in the Sanyo area from Kansai to Hakata and the San'in area of Tottori and Shimane. Reserved seats on the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hakata (including Nozomi and Mizuho) and on limited express trains such as the Yakumo are also covered. It suits travelers touring a wide area of western Japan.
- Who can buy
- International visitors holding a passport issued by a government other than Japan and entering Japan with Temporary Visitor status (Japanese nationals are not eligible). Adults are 12 and over, children are 6–11
- Coverage
- JR West conventional lines in Kansai, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tottori, Shimane and Hakata, the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hakata, limited express trains within the area (HARUKA, Yakumo, Kounotori, etc.), JR West buses within the area and the JR West Miyajima Ferry
- Validity
- 7 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
- Official website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/sanyo_sanin/
Prices
Prices
7 days Adult¥23,000
7 days Child¥11,500
Prices are as of the date shown and can change. Check the official website before you buy.
Coverage
What’s included
✓ What’s included
- ✓Sanyo Shinkansen Shin-Osaka–Hakata (including Nozomi, Mizuho and the Hello Kitty Shinkansen; reserved and non-reserved ordinary-car seats)
- ✓Reserved and non-reserved ordinary-car seats on limited express trains within the area (HARUKA, Yakumo, Kounotori, etc.)
- ✓Special Rapid, Rapid and local trains on JR West conventional lines within the area
- ✓JR West buses within the area (excluding highway buses)
- ✓JR West Miyajima Ferry (Miyajimaguchi–Miyajima)
✕ Not included
- ✕Tokaido Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka–Tokyo)
- ✕Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata–Kagoshima-Chuo)
- ✕Green Car and sleepers (extra charge)
- ✕A-Seat on Special Rapid and other trains (extra charge)
- ✕Highway buses
- ✕Miyajima Visitor Tax of ¥100
💺 Seat reservations
Ordinary-car reserved seats on the Shinkansen and limited express trains at no extra charge (except on some trains). From the 7th reservation, use the ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi). Green Car is extra
Best For
Best for
- ★Travelers touring Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakata and Izumo, Matsue and Tottori in a week
- ★Travelers arriving at Kansai Airport and departing from Fukuoka
Where to Buy
Where to buy
- 🛒JR-WEST Online Train Reservation (advance booking)
- 🛒Travel agencies outside Japan (exchange order or e-ticket)
How to Use
How to use
- 1After arriving in Japan, pick up the pass using your passport at green ticket machines or similar at major stations in the area (pickup also available at JR Shikoku Takamatsu Station from April 2026)
- 2For online bookings, you need your reservation number, 4-digit PIN, the credit card used for purchase and your passport
- 3Reserve seats before boarding at ticket machines or the ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi) (from the 7th reservation, use the ticket office)
- 4Carry your passport while using the pass and show it if staff ask
Tips
Good to know
- !Only 1 pass per person can be bought or exchanged for the same period of use
- !If you ride the Sanyo Shinkansen with oversized luggage over 160 cm, you must reserve a seat with an oversized baggage area
- !The start date and number of days cannot be changed after pickup
Areas
Main areas you can reach with this pass
Kyoto CityWeather and what to wear in Kyoto City →
OsakaWeather and what to wear in Osaka →
Okayama & KurashikiWeather and what to wear in Okayama & Kurashiki →
Hiroshima & MiyajimaWeather and what to wear in Hiroshima & Miyajima →
Hagi, Tsunoshima & AkiyoshidaiWeather and what to wear in Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai →
Izumo & MatsueWeather and what to wear in Izumo & Matsue →
TottoriWeather and what to wear in Tottori →
Fukuoka & DazaifuWeather and what to wear in Fukuoka & Dazaifu →Airport Access
Getting there from the airport
Getting Around
All routes
Osaka → Okayama
Fastest: About 45 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Okayama 23:13)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Osaka → Fukuoka (Hakata)
Fastest: About 2 hr 30 min (e.g. Mizuho No. 601 departs Shin-Osaka 6:00 → arrives Hakata 8:28)
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Other Passes
Other travel passes for Chugoku & Shikoku
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🎫 Combo ticketPrices, eligibility and covered lines are based on official information from the issuers (rail and bus companies). Conditions can change, so check the official website before you buy.
Last checked: 2026-10-08