
JR East Releases ‘Kyun Pass’: Unlimited Rides for ¥10,000 on Weekdays Including Shinkansen, Plus New Two-Day Option
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) is offering ‘Advance Purchase Specials’ with up to 50% off on the Tohoku Shinkansen.
The offer is valid for trips between Tokyo, Ueno, Omiya and various Shinkansen stations within Iwate prefecture. For example, the Tokyo to Morioka station journey, usually priced at 14,290 yen, will be offered at 7,140 yen. The discount applies to ‘Hayabusa’, ‘Yamabiko’ services, and also to ‘Komachi’ within the covered sections.
The offer is available from January 31st to February 13th, 2024. Tickets go on sale from 10 a.m. one month before the date of travel, until 1:50 a.m. 20 days in advance. There is a limited number of seats available for this offer.