Starting this winter, the Seishun 18 Kippu will be updated with a new '3-day' ticket format. However, the ticket will no longer permit multiple people to use it or allow it to be divided for separate trips.

On October 24, 2024, JR Group companies announced a renewal of the "Seishun 18 Kippu" for the winter season. In addition to the traditional 5-day ticket, a new 3-day version will be introduced. Starting this season, the ticket will also be usable with automatic ticket gates.

Seishun 18 Kippu Overview

• Valid Routes: JR lines' regular and rapid trains (ordinary car unreserved seats), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and JR West's Miyajima Ferry.
• New System:
  • Both the 5-day ticket (as before) and a new 3-day ticket are introduced.
  • Continuous day use is now required, and splitting the ticket for use by multiple people is no longer allowed.

Sales and Usage Periods

• Usage Period: December 10, 2024 – January 10, 2025.
• Sales Period:
  • 5-day ticket: December 10, 2024 – January 6, 2025.
  • 3-day ticket: December 10, 2024 – January 8, 2025.

Prices

• 5-day ticket: ¥12,050
• 3-day ticket: ¥10,000

Special Sections

Special sections where reserved ordinary car seats on limited express trains can be used:

• Sekisho Line (between Shintoku and Shinyubari)
• Muroran Line (between Higashi-Muroran and Muroran)
• Ou Main Line (between Aomori and Shin-Aomori)
• Sasebo Line (between Haiki and Sasebo)
• Miyazaki Airport Line (between Miyazaki Airport and Miyazaki)

Renewal of the Seishun 18 Kippu Hokkaido Shinkansen Option Ticket

• Price: Raised from ¥2,490 to ¥4,500.
• Expanded Valid Area: Extended from the previous Okutsugaru-Imabetsu to Kikonai section, now covering Shin-Aomori to Kikonai.

Notes

• The ticket is not valid for private railways or third-sector railways that directly connect to JR lines, or for JR buses. However, some sections allow through travel.

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