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ISE KUMANO Tourist Pass

Economic and simple
Unlimited travel

The JR Ise-Kumano Area Pass, provides unlimited access to JR trains between Nagoya, Ise, Toba, Shingu and Kii-Katsuura; as well as buses in the Ise, Toba and Kumano Kodo area, for five consecutive days.

So you can enjoy the Ise area, famous for its shrine dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu, and the Kumano area, listed by UNESCO for its three shrines and pilgrimage trails.

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 ISE KUMANO Tourist Pass?

The Ise Kumano Tourist Pass, which offers unlimited trips on designated trains and buses, is perfect for both nature lovers and spiritual searchers. It makes exploring this stunning and culturally diverse region simple. This permit guarantees a hassle-free journey while optimizing your travel experience, whether you're admiring historic sites, relaxing in hot springs, or taking in breathtaking beaches. The Ise Kumano Tourist Pass is offered with a validity period designed for an intense multi-day journey. Embark on a journey to uncover the spiritual and natural treasures of Japan’s Ise-Shima and Kumano regions with the convenience and flexibility of the Ise Kumano Pass.

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Highlights of the Ise Kumano Tourist Pass

Unlimited rides

Unlimited access to train lines and select buses in the area

Flexibility

Exchange your voucher at a number of locations, incluing select airports!

Convenience

All your transportation needs within the Ise Kumano area all in one ticket!

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How to use the Ise Kumano Tourist Pass

Delivery

We will send the physical voucher to your home address; please order allowing sufficient time for delivery. If you need the voucher as soon as possible, please notify us and we will do our best to accommodate. (The voucher is not the ticket; you cannot use it without exchanging the voucher first.)

Exchange

You will need to present the voucher and your passport at the time of exchange.

The voucher can be exchanged for the usable pass at one of the following locations:

Where to exchange for your ise kumano tourist pass

Tokyo Station, JR-CENTRAL (Yaesu, North Exit) ticket office, daily from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm.
Shinagawa Station, JR-CENTRAL ticket office, daily from 9:00 am to 7 pm.
Shin-Yokohama Station, JR-CENTRAL ticket office, daily from 8 am to 8:30 pm.
Nagoya Station, JR-CENTRAL ticket office, daily from 6 am to 10 am and 7:00 pm to 11 pm.
Kyoto Station, JR-CENTRAL Ticket Office (Hachijo Shinkansen) daily from 8:30 am to 11 pm
Shin-Osaka Station, JR-CENTRAL (central exit) JR-CENTRAL ticket office, daily from 5:30 am to 11:10 pm or JR-WEST Travel Corner daily from 9 am to 8 pm.
Tokyo Station, JR Tokai Tours Ticket Reception Desk daily from 8 am to 8 pm, weekends and holidays 8:00 am to 7 pm
Shinagawa Station, JR Tokai Tours Ticket Reception Desk daily from 8 am to 8 pm, weekends and holidays 8:30 am to 6 pm
Shin-Yokohama Station, JR Tokai Tours Ticket Reception Desk daily from 8 am to 8pm, weekends and holidays 8:45 am to 7 pm
Osaka Station, Ticket Office, daily from 5:30 am to 11 pm.
Kansai Airport, Ticket Office, daily from 5:30 am to 11 pm.

Validity

The pass is usable for 5 consecutive days, starting from the day of activation to the end of the final day.

The following transportation facilities are accessible with the Ise Kumano Tourist Pass:

what modes of transportation are available with the ise kumano tourist pass?

The JR limited/rapid/local trains between Nagoya, Shingu and Osaka (Ise Tetsudo or Kameyama lines, Kisei or Hanwa lines), between Nagoya, Kameyama and Nara (Kansai line), between Taki and Toba (Sangu line) and between Kansai Airport and Hineno (the first station on the Kii peninsula from Kansai Airport, which is an artificial island), you can of course go on riding the train to Osaka or Shin Osaka Stations. The following public transportations are available with this pass: the bus of the Mie Kotsu Company in the Ise area and its sanctuaries.
Every bus of the CAN Company between Ise, Futami and Toba.
Some bus of the Kumano Kotsu Bus Company (the ones riding between Katsuura Station and Nachisan, Katsuura Station and Shingu Station, Shingu Station and Hongu Taisha (front), Shingu Station and Koguchi) to explore the Kumano Sanzan Area.
Bike rental "Ekirin Kun" at Wakayama, Kiitanabe and Shirahama Stations (riders should be older than 12 years old; the rental service is limited to the bikes available at the agency).

Cancellation and modifications

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.
A cancellation fee of 15% of the value of the voucher will be retained.
No refund is possible for a voucher received by us more than one year from the date of issue.
A refund is not possible for a lost or stolen pass.

Eligibility

The rail pass user must be holding a passport issued by a foreign government.
※外国での永住権を持っているお客様を含め、日本国籍のお客様は使用できません。
The rail pass user must be entering in Japan as a "短期滞在 (Temporary Visitor)".
"短期滞在 (Temporary Visitor) " is a status of residence defined under Japanese immigration law.
Individual customers are not allowed to purchase or exchange more than one of the same tickets for the same use period.
You must present your passport to receive the pass.

More information about the Ise Kumano Area Pass

Seat Reservations

With the pass, no additional fee is required when reserving seats.
Reserved seats in Ordinary Car can be used up to 4 times.
Non-reserved Ordinary Class cars can be accessed freely.
In order to travel in first class (Green Cars) you will have to pay additional fees.
To access the platforms, show your valid pass to the staff located at the gate to the platform.
To reserve a seat, show your pass to the staff at the ticket office.
This pass is intended for use by a single person and cannot be transferred.
Please always carry your passport when using the pass as station or train staff may check it.

The spiritual heart of Japan!

Ise is famous for its Ise Grand Shrine, one of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines. The shrine is dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu, the Shinto deity of the Imperial family. Even the chief priest or priestess of the shrine must be a member or descendant of Japan's Imperial family. It is a must-visit for any visitor to this area.

Further East from Ise is Toba, home to the sacred Meotoiwa Rocks and Mikimoto Pearl Island. Here you can see the Ama, female divers who hunt for cultivated pearls.

Or discover the Kumano area well-known for its UNESCO listed pilgrimage trails and three shrines, Nichi Taisha, Hongu Taisha and Hayatama Taisha. The Kumano Kodo is a famous pilgrimage route in Japan that attracts people from all over the country with its breathtaking scenery.

At the end of your visit, why not visit one of the hot spring resorts of Shirahama and Katsuura on the Kii Peninsula coast, great for visitors to take a break and relax.

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.

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