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.