JR East Japan will begin selling the “Travel on Weekdays! JR East Tabi-Kyun Early-Bird Pass,” which allows unlimited rides on all JR East lines in Japan on weekdays, including Shinkansen and limited express trains.
In addition to all JR East lines, this pass provides unlimited rides for one day on local and rapid trains on the Aoimori Railway Line, Iwate Galaxy Railway Line, Sanriku Railway Line, Hokuetsu Express Line, and the section between Naoetsu and Arai stations on the Echigo Tokimeki Railway Line, as well as on non-reserved seats of Shinkansen and limited express trains and BRT services. Reserved seats in ordinary cars on Shinkansen and limited express trains can also be used up to 2 times with the 1-day pass and up to 4 times with the 2-day pass.
The price is 10,000 yen for the 1-day pass and 18,000 yen for the 2-day pass. It is only available for adults; there is no child fare. The pass is valid only on weekdays from February 12 to March 12, 2026. The 2-day pass can only be used on two consecutive days. Sales are limited to the “Ekinet” online reservation service, from one month before the travel date up to 14 days in advance.
In addition, JR East will run a campaign offering up to 18,000 JRE POINTs to those who purchase the “Travel on Weekdays! JR East Tabi-Kyun Early-Bird Pass” together with an Ekinet “Accommodation Only Plan” and stay overnight. JR East will also offer locally departing day-trip tours scheduled to match the valid travel period.
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