JR East to Release “Higashi-Nihon Nonbiri Tabi Pass” from June 18, 2025
Sales Period:
June 18, 2025 – December 24, 2025, until 23:50
Available for purchase from one month prior to the desired start date up to the day of use.
Usage Period:
July 1, 2025 – December 26, 2025
Not valid during the peak travel period: August 10–19, 2025.
Validity:
Valid for three consecutive days starting from the selected first day of use.
✅ Valid Trains and Areas
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Unlimited rides on local (普通) and rapid (快速) trains within the JR East network.
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Only non-reserved ordinary class seats can be used.
Special Exception:
On the Ōu Main Line between Shin-Aomori and Aomori, limited express (特急) ordinary car non-reserved seats may be used only for trips between these two stations.
If your trip extends beyond this section, a separate base fare and limited express ticket are required.
❌ Trains Not Covered
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Shinkansen
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Limited Express (特急)
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Express (急行)
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Green Car reserved seats on local/rapid trains
Use of these services requires separate tickets: base fare + limited express/express/Green Car ticket, etc.
Optional Use (with extra payment):
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Green Car (自由席) on local/rapid trains: Buy a Green Car ticket.
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Reserved seats on local/rapid trains: Buy a reserved seat ticket.
Refund Policy:
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Refunds are available only before the valid period and if unused, with a handling fee of 220 yen per ticket.
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No refunds will be issued for service cancellations or delays after the pass is activated.
Price:
9,000 yen (flat rate for both adults and children)
How to Purchase:
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Available exclusively via the online service “Eki-net” (Web only)
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After purchase, print the ticket at a JR East ticket vending machine.
Accommodation sites
Agoda
