JR EAST PASS
(Nagano, Niigata area)

This unlimited ride pass is a great buy for tourists visiting Japan and foreign residents without Japanese nationality. Once in hand take up 5 days of unlimited travels across a number of differing routes including bullet train rides on the Joetsu Shinkansen, specified sections of the Hokuriku and Tohoku Shinkansen, or hop on JR East lines, the entire Tokyo Monorail line, the entire Izu Kyuko line, and the Hokuetsu Express lines running in Niigata.

One of the areas covered by the JR East Pass (Nagano & Niigata Area) is Nagano Prefecture, which is bustling with winter sports and plenty to love during the green season, too. Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan’s famed rice producers, making it the go-to place for delicious rice, sake, and recommended seafood dishes. Additionally, the pass can be used for sightseeing in and around Tokyo at spots like Akihabara, Shinjuku, Kamakura and more so you can really get where you’re going across Japan.

Please note some services may have limited routes/sections that apply, so be sure to double check in advance. Special terms may also apply including needing to present your physical passport or voucher if purchased from a travel agency, and not being able to change the valid period once decided at the time of pass exchange.