SETOUCHI Area Pass
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!
Highlights of the SETOUCHI Area Pass:
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)
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:
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
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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
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Dogo Onsen in Ehime Prefecture, Japan
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