You can ride pretty much all JR local and rapid trains across Japan, so getting around everywhere is no problem.
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Seishun 18 Ticket
A pass that gives you unlimited rides in non-reserved standard seats on JR local and rapid trains across Japan.
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The “Seishun 18 Ticket” is a pass that lets you hop on and off the following lines, buses, and ferries as much as you like.
- Non-reserved standard seats on JR local and rapid trains across Japan
- BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)
- JR West Miyajima Ferry
With the Seishun 18 Ticket (3-day pass), it is valid for 3 consecutive days starting from the date you specify at the time of purchase.
With the Seishun 18 Ticket (5-day pass), it is valid for 5 consecutive days starting from the date you specify at the time of purchase.
It is sold in three seasons—spring, summer, and winter—and the sales period, valid period, and price differ for each.
Even on JR, it cannot be used for reserved seats in standard cars, limited express trains (except on some sections), the Shinkansen, or reserved seats in Green Cars.
In general, it cannot be used on private railways, but as special exceptions, the following sections can be used only when transferring from JR to the railway company line and then back to a JR line on the same day.
- Aomori Railway Line “Aomori–Hachinohe” section
- Stopovers are allowed only at Aomori Station, Noheji Station, and Hachinohe Station
- Ainokaze Toyama Railway Line “Toyama–Kurikara” section
- Stopovers are allowed only at Takaoka Station and Toyama Station
- IR Ishikawa Railway Line “Kurikara–Tsubata” section
- Stopovers are allowed only at Tsubata Station
- Hapi-line Fukui Line “Echizen-Hanando–Tsuruga” section
- Stopovers are allowed only at Echizen-Hanando Station and Tsuruga Station
Highlights
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Unlimited rides on JR lines and sections across Japan for 3 or 5 consecutive days.
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Not valid for reserved seats in standard cars, limited express trains (except on some sections), the Shinkansen, or reserved seats in Green Cars.
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Typically sold in three seasons each year: spring, summer, and winter.
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Anyone can purchase and use it, with no age limit.
Photos
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Seishun 18 Ticket (3-day pass) Courtesy: JR Group
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Seishun 18 Ticket (5-day pass) Courtesy: JR Group
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Seishun 18 Ticket Hokkaido Shinkansen Option Ticket Courtesy: JR Group
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Seishun 18 Ticket Option Ticket / Donan Isaribi Railway Line Use Ticket Courtesy: JR Group
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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What is the “Seishun 18 Ticket Hokkaido Shinkansen Option Ticket”?
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This option ticket can be used one time, one-way only when, while using the Seishun 18 Ticket, you travel consecutively using the non-reserved standard seats on the Hokkaido Shinkansen between Shin-Aomori and Kikonai, and then a local train on the Donan Isaribi Railway Line between Kikonai and Goryokaku.
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Is there an age limit?
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There is no age limit, and there are no child tickets.
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Can I transfer it to someone else after purchase?
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Transfers to a third party are not allowed.
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Can I get a refund?
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If it is before the start date within the valid period and the ticket is unused, you can get a refund at the place of purchase.
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Can one ticket be used by multiple people?
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No.
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Can I change the travel period?
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If it is before the start date within the valid period and the ticket is unused, you can do so once.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 青春18きっぷ
- Seller
- JR Group
- Admission (Summer 2025)
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, 3-day pass: 10,000 yen
, 5-day pass: 12,050 yen - Where to buy
- Reserved seat ticket machines (excluding some) at major JR East stations, Midori-no-Madoguchi ticket offices, JR EAST Travel Servic Center (JR East Ekitabi Concierge), partner sales centers and major travel agencies, and Midori-no-Madoguchi ticket offices and travel centers at major JR stations nationwide
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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