Nagato Niigata railway network map
Matsumoto Castle
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JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area)
- Economic and simple
- Unlimited travel
The East Nagano-Niigata Area Pass allows passengers to travel on the JR East lines between Tokyo and the cities of Nagano and Niigata. It also allows travellers to take the train between Haneda or Narita airport and Tokyo. The pass is valid for 5 consecutive days, from the start date of validity indicated at the time of the exchange.
The pass allows travellers to travel within the following areas: Tokyo (most notably Ueno Station), Omiya, Utsunomiya, Nasushirobara, Nikko, Takasaki, Karuizawa, Sakudaira, Nagano, Joetsumyoko, Echigo-Yuzawa, GALA Yuzawa, and Niigata.
A child price (6 to 11 years of age) is available for this pass. Access to trains is free for accompanied infants aged 5 years or under.
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.
Nagato Niigata railway network map
Highlights of the JR EAST NAGANO-NIIGATA Pass
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:
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:
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.
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.
