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JR TOKYO Wide Pass

3 Days of Unlimited rides In and Around Tokyo with this Cost-Effective Free Pass, Perfect for Global Travelers.

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The JR TOKYO Wide Pass is available to foreign tourists and foreign residents in Japan who hold a passport from outside the country. It offers unlimited rides for 3 days on various routes around the Tokyo suburbs, including all JR East lines, the full Tokyo Monorail line, the Izu Kyuko Line, and all Fujikyu Railway lines.

The JR TOKYO Wide Pass is especially recommended for tourists who want to make day trips from Tokyo to surrounding areas such as Lake Kawaguchi near Mount Fuji, Nikko, Karuizawa, Kusatsu, or the popular hot spring resorts in Izu. Plus, it’s a great deal as it allows you to enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo areas like Shinjuku, Akihabara, and Ikebukuro all with just this one ticket.

Please be aware that there are some lines that can only be used for specific sections, and there are various rules to follow, such as needing to present your actual passport and not being able to change the validity period of the pass once it’s been decided at the time of exchange. It is recommended to thoroughly check all conditions in advance.

Highlights

  • Enjoy unlimited rides on various lines around the Tokyo suburbs for 3 days.
  • Available for use by both foreign tourists and foreign residents in Japan.
  • Recommended for full-on travel around Tokyo’s neighboring regions.
  • Be sure to check all usage conditions and rules in advance.

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  • The recommended pass for foreign tourists who want to explore the suburbs of Tokyo.

    The recommended pass for foreign tourists who want to explore the suburbs of Tokyo.

  • Also provides access to some of Japan's top tourist destinations, such as Izu and Lake Kawaguchi.

    Also provides access to some of Japan's top tourist destinations, such as Izu and Lake Kawaguchi.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Are there pamphlets available in foreign languages? (If so, please also tell me which languages.)

A

Yes, they are available. (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian)

Q

Do I need to make a reservation to ride?

A

Reservations are required in advance if you wish to use reserved seating (ordinary car, green car, or Gran Class) when boarding the Shinkansen or limited express trains. Reservations can be made through JR-EAST Train Reservation or at certain JR East stations after arriving in Japan.
JR-EAST Train Reservation (English)
*Please note that an additional fee is required when using the green car or Gran Class. If you wish to use non-reserved seating on the Shinkansen or limited express trains, no advance reservation is necessary.

Q

Do I need to present a passport or other form of ID when purchasing?

A

Please present your actual valid passport.

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Details

Name in Japanese
JR TOKYO Wide Pass
Vendor
EAST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY
Price
Adults (age 12 and over): 15,000 yen, Children (age 6 to 11 old): 7,500 yen
Sales Locations
JR EAST Train Reservation (online), major JR East stations within the pass area (such as Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station, Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line Terminal 3 Station, Tokyo Station, Shibuya Station, Shinjuku Station, Shinagawa Station), Narita Airport and others.
Official Website
Official Website (English)