Special Discount Pass for Foreigners in Japan: JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020
JR EAST is starting a special promotional campaign to foreign passport holders in Japan, the discount pass is called “JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020”. It begins on October 16 and ends in February 2021. It would be a great opportunity for foreigners…
JR EAST is starting a special promotional campaign to foreign passport holders in Japan, the discount pass is called “JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020”. It begins on October 16 and ends in February 2021. It would be a great opportunity for foreigners in Japan to discover Japan this autumn and winter.
What is JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020?
The pass is available only to foreign passport holders (regardless of visa status – temporary visitor, long-term resident, permanent resident, etc.) in Japan and the pass allows travel unlimitedly on all JR East trains in the areas of Tokyo, Tohoku, Nagano and Niigata for 3 consecutive days. It also includes Shinkansen.
You can purchase the pass at JR East Travel Service Centers and online from October 16th.
Sales Period
From October 16, 2020 to February 26, 2021
Validity Period
From October 16, 2020 to February 28, 2021
Ticket Fees
Adult: 12,000 yen
Child: 6,000 yen
Areas
- JR East Lines Shinkansen and Local trains
- Aoimori Railway Line
- Iwate Galaxy Railway Line
- Sanriku Railway Line
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway Line
- Shinano Railway Line