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JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS (All Kyushu / Northern Kyushu / Southern Kyushu)

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Overview

Overview

A pass sold by JR Kyushu for international visitors that offers unlimited rides on JR lines in Kyushu. It comes in three types, All Kyushu, Northern Kyushu and Southern Kyushu, and covers reserved seats on the Kyushu Shinkansen, the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen and limited express trains, including D&S (Design & Story) trains. It suits travelers touring Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Oita and more from Fukuoka.

Who can buy
Non-Japanese nationals living outside Japan who visit Japan for sightseeing with Temporary Visitor status. A Temporary Visitor stamp in your passport is required. Child fares apply to ages 6–11
Coverage
All Kyushu: all JR Kyushu conventional lines, the Kyushu Shinkansen Hakata–Kagoshima-Chuo and the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen Takeo-Onsen–Nagasaki. Northern Kyushu: conventional lines north of Kumamoto and Oita, the Kyushu Shinkansen Hakata–Kumamoto and the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen. Southern Kyushu: conventional lines south of Kumamoto and Oita and the Kyushu Shinkansen Kumamoto–Kagoshima-Chuo
Validity
3, 5 or 7 consecutive days (Southern Kyushu is 3 days only; Northern Kyushu is 3 or 5 days)
Official website
https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/railpass/railpass.html
Prices

Prices

All Kyushu, 3 days (adult)¥22,000
All Kyushu, 5 days (adult)¥24,000
All Kyushu, 7 days (adult)¥26,000
Northern Kyushu, 3 days (adult)¥15,000
Northern Kyushu, 5 days (adult)¥17,000
Southern Kyushu, 3 days (adult)¥12,000

Children (ages 6–11) pay half price for all pass types. Different prices apply to online bookings

Prices are as of the date shown and can change. Check the official website before you buy.

Coverage

What’s included

✓ What’s included
  • ✓Reserved and non-reserved seats on the Kyushu Shinkansen (Mizuho, Sakura, Tsubame) (sections vary by pass type)
  • ✓Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen (Kamome; All Kyushu and Northern Kyushu)
  • ✓Limited express trains (Sonic, Yufuin no Mori, Kawasemi Yamasemi, Ibusuki no Tamatebako, etc.; varies by pass type)
  • ✓JR Kyushu rapid and local trains
✕ Not included
  • ✕Sanyo Shinkansen Hakata–Kokura (JR West)
  • ✕Buses such as JR Kyushu Bus, subways and other companies' lines
  • ✕SEVEN STARS in KYUSHU, Aru Ressha and Kanpachi Ichiroku
  • ✕Green Cars (extra charge)
  • ✕36 Plus 3 (Green Cars only, extra charge)
💺 Seat reservations

Within Kyushu, All Kyushu passes allow unlimited seat reservations, while Northern Kyushu and Southern Kyushu passes allow up to 6. Advance online seat reservations cost extra (KRP option ticket)

Best For

Best for

  • ★Travelers touring Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto and Kagoshima by Shinkansen (All Kyushu)
  • ★Travelers focusing on Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Beppu and Yufuin (Northern Kyushu)
  • ★Travelers focusing on Kumamoto, Kagoshima and Miyazaki (Southern Kyushu)
Buy this pass in advancePR
Where to Buy

Where to buy

  • 🛒JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS online booking
  • 🛒Ticket offices (Midori-no-madoguchi) at designated JR Kyushu stations (after arriving in Japan)
  • 🛒Overseas travel agencies (exchange order)
How to Use

How to use

  1. 1Before use, pick up the pass at a ticket office at a designated station by showing the original passports of all travelers
  2. 2For online bookings, also bring the credit card used for the purchase and the exchange voucher with a QR code
  3. 3Book reserved seats at station ticket offices or ticket machines. Reserved seat tickets cannot be put through automatic ticket gates
  4. 4Carry your passport when riding
Tips

Good to know

  • !The Sanyo Shinkansen between Kokura and Hakata, used when coming from Honshu, is not covered
  • !Pickup stations vary by pass type (Fukuoka Airport and Hakata are for All Kyushu and Northern Kyushu only)
  • !Once use has started, no refunds are given, even for service suspensions
Areas

Main areas you can reach with this pass

Fukuoka & DazaifuWeather and what to wear in Fukuoka & Dazaifu →NagasakiWeather and what to wear in Nagasaki →Sasebo & Huis Ten BoschWeather and what to wear in Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch →Karatsu, Arita & Ureshino OnsenWeather and what to wear in Karatsu, Arita & Ureshino Onsen →Kumamoto & AsoWeather and what to wear in Kumamoto & Aso →Beppu & YufuinWeather and what to wear in Beppu & Yufuin →Miyazaki & NichinanWeather and what to wear in Miyazaki & Nichinan →Kagoshima, Sakurajima & IbusukiWeather and what to wear in Kagoshima, Sakurajima & Ibusuki →
Airport Access

Getting there from the airport

✈ Getting from Fukuoka Airport
Getting Around

All routes

Fukuoka (Hakata) → Nagasaki

Fastest: Fastest about 1 hr 20 min (including transfer time at Takeo-Onsen Station)

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Kyushu ・ Paper passes are valid for 3 or 4 consecutive days. Digital passes: the 3-day pass covers any 3 days within 5 days from the start date, and the 4-day pass any 4 days within 7 days (each day runs from 3:00 to 26:59)

Prices, 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

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