East Japan Railway Company (JR East) will begin sales today, January 12, of the “Tabiseyo Heijitsu! JR East Tabikyun Early-Bird Pass,” which offers unlimited rides on all JR East lines in Japan on weekdays, including Shinkansen and limited express trains.
In addition to all JR East lines, the pass allows unlimited rides for one day on local and rapid trains on the Aoimori Railway Line, Iwate Galaxy Railway Line, Sanriku Railway Line, Hokuhoku 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 on BRT services. Reserved ordinary-class seats 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 available only for adults; there is no child fare. The pass can be used only on weekdays from February 12 to March 12. The 2-day pass is valid only for two consecutive days. Sales are limited to the “Ekinet” online reservation service, from one month before the travel date up to 14 days prior.
In addition, JR East will run a campaign offering up to 18,000 JRE POINTs to customers who purchase and stay using both the “Tabiseyo Heijitsu! JR East Tabikyun Early-Bird Pass” and the Ekinet “Accommodation Only Plan.” JR East will also offer locally departing day-trip tours scheduled to match the validity period of the pass.
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