SETOUCHI Area Pass

Pass duration
Passengers
Adult$144
Child (-12 yo)$72
Total price:
$144
Total price:$144

Why choose the SETOUCHI Area Pass?

As an archipelago, the island nation of Japan is not only surrounded by water but has different seas and rivers lacing throughout its geography. The Setouchi Inland Sea is between Shikoku and Honshu towards the center of the country, and the Setouchi area around it is an area that ought to not be missed. The area is defined by rich seacoasts, and the Setouchi Area Pass takes travelers along the waters to a number of major destinations throughout the area, such as Kobe, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, and Kyushu. Along the way, some of the culture-rich islands of the Setouchi Inland Sea can also be reached via ferry! 

 

setouchi regional pass network map

Highlights of the SETOUCHI Area Pass:

Unlimited rides

Travel throughout Setouchi using train, bus, and even ferry!

Flexibility

Exchange and start using your pass from a number of locations.

Convenience

Gather all your transportation needs in one ticket, saving you time and money.

Shinkansen

Ride the Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train within Setouchi!

How to use the SETOUCHI Area Pass

Delivery

- We will send the e-voucher to your email address within 5 business days after your order. If you want to get earlier, please contact us. (E-voucher is not the real ticket, you cannot take trains with the voucher)

- You can print out an e-voucher on A4 size paper, or you can show the voucher on your mobile device when you exchange.

Exchange

You can exchange for the Setouchi Area Pass at one of the following locations: 

(you will need to present your passport at the time of exchange)

WHERE TO EXCHANGE YOUR SETOUCHI AREA PASS VOUCHER

  • Kyoto Station, JR WEST (central exit), Ticket Office, daily from 6:30 am to 9 pm
  • Fukuchiyama Station, daily from 6:00am to 8:10pm 
  • NTA TiS Kyoto Branch, daily from 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00
  • Shin-Osaka Station JR WEST (East exit), Ticket Office, daily from 6:30 am to 10 pm
  • Osaka Station, JR WEST Ticket Office (East exit), daily from 6:30 am to 10 pm
  • Travel Service Center SHIN-OSAKA, daily from 8am to 10pm 
  • Kansai Airport Station, Ticket Office, daily from 5:30 am to 11 pm
  • NTA TiS Osaka Branch (Travel Service Center Osaka), daily from 10am to 6pm 
  • Sannomiya Station (Kobe), central exit, Ticket Office, daily from 6 am to 10pm
  • NTA TiS Sannomiya Branch, Weekdays 10:30am to 6:30pm, Saturdays and Holidays 10:30am to 6pm
  • Okayama Station, daily 8am to 8pm
  • Hiroshima Station, daily from 5:30am to 10pm
  • Takamatsu Station, daily from 6:50 am to 8:10pm
  • JR SHIKOKU TOUR Takamatsu Branch, Weekdays 10 am 6pm, Saturdays and Holidays 10am to 5:30pm
  • Matsuyama Station, daily 4:50 am to 9pm
  • Warp Matsuyama, Weekdays 10am to 6pm and Saturdays and Holiday 10am to 5pm 
  • Hakata Stn.(JR-West Ticket Office [Shinkansen Central Gate]), daily 6am to 10pm 

Validity

The Setouchi Area Pass is valid for 7 days starting on the day of activation. 

The following train lines and transportation services are accessible with the pass: 

WHAT MODES OF TRANSPORTATION ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SETOUCHI AREA PASS?

What lines are included with the pass?

  • Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train between Shin-Osaka Station and Hakata Station
  • JR Lines in Setouchi
  • Haruka Limited Express Train
  • Shiokaze Limited Express Train
  • Nampu Limited Express Train
  • Ferry to Miyajima in Hiroshima
  • Ryobi Ferry
  • Shodoshima Ferry
  • JR Bus Chugoku (Hiroshima Meiupuru-pu Route only)
  • Hiroshima Bus (Hiroshima Minato New Route only)
  • Okayama Electric Tramway

What is NOT included in the pass?

  • Tokaido Shinkansen
  • Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata to Kagoshima-Chuo

Seat Reservations

  • With the pass, no additional fee is required for reserved seats.
  • Non-reserved Ordinary Class cars can be accessed freely just by showing the pass.
  • For reserved first-class seats (Green cars), you will have to pay additional fees.
  • To access the platforms, show your pass to the JR staff located at the platform gates.
  • For a reserved seat, ask the JR staff at the ticket office.
  • It is a personal pass and cannot be transferred to someone else.
  • Please always carry your passport when using the pass, as station and train staff may check it.

Cancellation and Modification

  • An unused voucher is refundable for one year from the date of issue.
  • The voucher can be refunded if it has never been exchanged in Japan for the pass.
  • A cancellation fee of 15% of the price of the voucher will be retained.
  • No refund is possible for a voucher more than one year after the date of issue.
  • No refund is possible for a lost or stolen pass.

Eligibility

Visitors traveling as tourists who have a temporary visitor entry status are eligible for this pass. Japanese passport holders are not eligible for this pass.


 

Treasures along the inland shores

Japan, being an island nation, is defined by its waters and not just by the oceans that surround it from all sides. The Setouchi Inland Sea occupies area between the major islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and the upper portion of Kyushu, making it a varied and culture-rich region. Delicious seafood, unique bounty of agriculture, and gorgeous scenery from the cities to the countryside are major draws of Setouchi, a beloved destination for domestic travelers as well as those coming from abroad. 

 

The JR West Setouchi Area Pass enables you to discover all of the major cities around the Seto Inland Sea.

The pass gives you access to the Korakuen gardens in Okayama from Osaka, one of Japan's top three gardens, an enchantment of light and colors.

Then take a trip to Hiroshima, restored since the Second World War, with its large Peace Park, renovated Castle and Shukkei en gardens. Not far from Hiroshima is Miyajima, accessible via ferry that can be ridden on the JR West Setouchi Area Pass, where you can admire the famous torii of Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, Hiroshima, Japan

Torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, Hiroshima, Japan

@flickr/ Dean Pemberton

The Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, Japan

The Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, Japan

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The city of Fukuoka will surprise you through its unique culture; its harbor, located opposite Korea, was the center of the first exchanges between Japan and the Asian continent. A charming blend of urbanity and tradition, it is a historic town worth travel that is not to be missed.

Or explore the North area of Shikoku Island: Matsuyama and the Dogo Onsen, thought to be Japan's oldest hot spring and then Takamatsu, at the North East of Shikoku where is located one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens Ritsurin.

The JR Setouchi Area Pass offers access to some of the most culturally and historically rich locations in Japan that will provide foreign travelers with days of authentic and memorable experiences. 

Night in Fukuoka, Japan

Night in Fukuoka, Japan

@flickr/ johnlsl

Dogo Onsen in Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Dogo Onsen in Ehime Prefecture, Japan

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