JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area)

Book your JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area)
Retrieval method :
e-voucher

Why choose the JR EAST NAGANO-NIIGATA PASS?

A fulfilling and practical way to discover the natural beauty and cultural treasures of central Japan is with the JR East Nagano-Niigata Area Pass. This pass gives you unlimited access to JR East trains within the prefectures of Nagano and Niigata, key destinations throughout the Japanese Alps region, like Takayama in Gifu, as well as transit through and from Tokyo and the historic getaway of Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture.This pass is the ideal travel companion for anyone looking to explore the heart of Japan's alpine regions because it offers flexibility and savings, whether you're skiing in the winter or taking in the beautiful surroundings in the hot months.

nagano niigata jr regional pass network map

Highlights of the JR EAST NAGANO-NIIGATA Pass

Unlimited rides

Unlimited access to most of the JR trains, Shinkansen, and select buses in the area

Flexibility

Exchange your pass at a number of different locations, including major stations and airports within the coverage area.

Convenience

All your transportation needs in one ticket for five days!

Shinkansen

Unlimited access to select Shinkansen bullet trains for quick and efficient travel.

How to use the JR EAST NAGANO-NIIGATA Pass

Delivery time

Your pass (e-voucher) will be delivered to the email used for booking 5 working days after your booking. It is important to check your spam mailbox in case you pass falls into it.

If you want it before as you will need to use it before 5 working days, do not hesitate to contact us.

Exchange

Travelers must exchange with a printed copy of their e-voucher within 3 months of the purchase date.
Your passport will need to be presented in order to exchange the voucher for the pass.
The start date can no longer be changed once the voucher has been exchanged.

Vouchers can be exchanged at the following locations:

WHERE TO EXCHANGE YOUR JR EAST NAGANO-NIIGATA PASS

Mito Station, Travel Service Center, 10:00 - 19:00 Monday through Friday, 10:00 - 17:00 weekends and holidays.
Niigata Station, Travel Service Center, 10:00 - 19:00 Monday through Friday, 10:00 - 17:00 weekends and holidays.
Nagano Station, Travel Service Center, 10:00 - 19:00 Monday through Friday, 10:00 - 17:30 weekends and holidays.
Narita Airport Terminal 1, JR EAST Service Center, daily from 8:15 to 19:00. JR Ticket Office, daily from 6:30 to 8:15 and 19:00 to 21:45.
Tokyo Station, JR East Service Center (Marunouchi North Exit), every day from 7:30 to 20:30.
Shinagawa Station, Information Center (Central), every day from 9:00 to 19:00.
Ueno Station, Information Center (Central), every day from 9:00 to 19:00.
Shinjuku Station, JR East Travel Service Center (New South Exit), every day from 8:00 to 19:00. Information Center (East), every day from 9:00 to 19:00.
Shibuya Station, Information Center (South), every day from 10:00 to 18:30.
Ikebukuro Station, Information Center (Central), every day from 9:30 to 18:00.
Yokohama Station, Service Center, 10:00 to 20:00 Monday through Friday, 10:00 to 19:00 weekends and holidays.

Validity

The JR East Nagano-Niigata Pass is valid for 5 days starting from the date of activation and lasting until the end of day for the final day.

This pass covers the following trains:

What modes of transportation are available with the JR EAST NAGANO-NIIGATA Pass?

Trains on the JR East Limited Express lines, either local or express, between Tokyo and Nasushiobara, as well as those between Tokyo and Joetsumyoko via Nagano. Travelers can also be able to go between Tokyo and Nikko.
The Tokyo Monorail between Haneda International Airport and Tokyo.
The Narita Express between Narita International Airport and Tokyo.
The Izku Kyuko line between Ito and Izukyu-Shimoda.
The Echigo TOKImeki line between Arai and Naoetsu.
The Tobu Direct Limited Express trains "Nikko," "SPACIA Nikko," "Kinugawa," and "SPACIA Kinugawa" to travel to Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen.
The Joetsu Shinkansen between Tokyo and Niigata, and the Hokuriku shinkansen between Tokyo and Joetsumyoko.

What is not included with the pass?

This pass does not allow travel on JR buses.
This pass cannot be used on the Tokaido Shinkansen.

Cancellation

An unused voucher is refundable for one year from the date of issue.
The voucher can be refunded if it has never been exchanged.
A cancellation fee of 15% of the value of the voucher exists.
No refund is possible for a voucher received by us more than one year from the date of issue.
For lost e-tickets, please contact us for a new copy.

Eligibility

Those who do NOT have a Japanese passport are eligible: non-Japanese tourists or foreign residents.

More information about the jr east nagano-niigata pass

Seat Reservation

Reservations can only be made after exchanging the voucher for the pass.
With the JR East Niigata-Nagano Pass is possible to make reservations for Shinkansen and limited express on the JR East Website before arriving.
With the pass, no additional fee is required when reserving seats.
Non-reserved Ordinary Class cars can be accessed freely. In order to travel in first classes (Green Car or Gran Class), or on night cars, an extra fee is required.
To access the platforms, show your pass to the staff located at the platform gates.
To reserve a seat, ask the staff at the ticket office.
This is a personal pass. Please always carry your passport when using the pass as station and train staff may check it.

Explore the heart of Japan!

Both coastal and mountainous cities, Nagano and Niigata are a taste of the countryside not too far from Tokyo. On the way to Nagano, explore Karuizawa, a luxurious hotspring resort. Further on, Nagano: made famous by the 1998 Winter Olympics, today it is a top spot for Buddhist pilgrimages and walks in the beautiful Japanese Alps.

Niigata is an area well-known throughout the country for its local produce, such as rice. A modern city, it is also one of the most important fishing ports. This city is also the gateway to Sado Island, a special place where nature and hiking reign supreme.

Both Nagano and Niigata are part of the greater Japanese Alps area, defined by the distinct mountain range that cuts through the center of Honshu. Also here, Takayama in Gifu Prefecture is a lovely getaway. Gifu and Nagano are two of the very few prefectures in Japan that are fully landlocked, with rich mountain peaks and lush rivers flowing through the landscape. The JR East Nagano-Niigata East allows for direct access to Takayama via bus departing from Matsumoto in Nagano.

This pass is ideal for exploring the central part of Japan, with the greater Tokyo area filled with bustling city centers and stylish, calm neighborhoods. Take a bit of a detour out using JR transportation and head out to Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture, home to many temples and shrines and a popular getaway for warm onsens. Out towards Shizuoka, the town of Atami is a seaside getaway home to gorgeous views and the Atami Museum of Art, one of the most lauded institutions in the country.

Common Questions

Children under the age of 6 years old can travel for free as long as they travel with a pass holder. However they are not entitled to their own seat. If you want your child to have an individual seat, and even if the child is under 6 years old, you will need to buy a children's Japan Rail Pass.

Children between the age of 6 and 11 years old have to travel with a children's Japan Rail Pass. From 12 years old the child will have to travel with an adult Japan Rail Pass.