Japan Expressway Pass is a special service that allows unlimited use of Japan expressways through the ETC system at a flat rate and it is available only International visitors to Japan.
About Japan Expressway Pass
Sales period
October 13, 2017 ~
Rates
Consecutive Days | Rates | Per Day (Reference) |
7 days | 20,000 yen | 2,857 yen |
14 days | 34,000 yen | 2,429 yen |
Eligibility
Japan Expressway Pass may only be used by visitors to Japan who have foreign nationality.
In order to use the pass, you must present documentation such as a non-Japanese passport.
Area
[Brochure in Japanese]
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It can’t be used for expressways in Hokkaido.
Let’s use the following pass when you travel in Hokkaido!
Hokkaido Expressway Pass
Advantages
For example – Normal expressway toll (Ordinary vehicles) and train fare in Japan is as follows.
出発地 Departure |
目的地 Arrival |
観光地 Major sightseeing spots |
高速道路料金 toll (片道 One Way) |
電車料金 Train fare (片道 One Way) |
関西国際空港 Kansai International Airport |
金沢西 Kanazawa Nishi |
兼六園 (Kenrokuen Garden) 金沢城公園 (Kanazawa Castle Park) |
¥9,730 | ¥10,230 |
名古屋 Nagoya |
名古屋城 (Nagoya Castle) |
¥8,460 | ¥8,600 | |
伊勢西 Ise Nishi |
伊勢神宮 (Ise Jingu) |
¥7,710 | ¥4,550 | |
京都南 Kyoto Minami |
清水寺 (Kiyomizudera Temple) 金閣寺 (Kinkakuji Temple) |
¥3,280 | ¥3,370 | |
山陽姫路東 |
姫路城 (Himeji Castle) |
¥4,730 | ¥6,010 | |
岡山 Okayama |
後楽園 (Korakuen Garden) |
¥5,390 | ¥8,170 | |
倉敷 Kurashiki |
倉敷美観地区 (Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter) |
¥5,700 | ¥8,600 | |
本郷 Hongo |
大久野島(うさぎ島) (Ohkunoshima Island : Rabbits Island) |
¥7,330 | ¥10,760 | |
広島 Hiroshima |
原爆ドーム (Atomic Bomb Dome) |
¥8,200 | ¥12,260 |
Handling shops
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How to use pass
STEP1 | Check with yourlocal car-rental dealerfor details, using the website below. You may not be able to return your rented car at the dealer of your choice when using the Japan Expressway Pass (Japan Expressway Pass) system. Be sure to double-check before renting! There are no problems when you return it to the same place you rented it, though. |
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STEP2 | Reserve the car and expressway electronic toll collection (ETC) card for use with your Japan Expressway Pass pass. The Japan Expressway Pass pass can only be used with regular-sized passenger cars (“ordinary vehicles”). Ask the dealer for information on what types of cars are available. |
STEP3 | Complete the Japan Expressway Pass application on the day you rent the car. The dealer will explain the system and agreement. The rental and Japan Expressway Pass fees are payable in advance. |
STEP4 | Pick up your car-rental, and the ETC card needed to use Japan Expressway Pass pricing. |
STEP5 | And you’re off! |
STEP6 | Return the car-rental and ETC card, and pay any additional toll fees assessed that were not covered by the Japan Expressway Pass system. |
Quotation: https://www.driveplaza.com/trip/drawari/japan_expass/en.html
Reference
①East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Customer Service Center:
0570-024-024 (toll call) or 03-5338-7524 (toll call)
②Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Customer Service Center:
0120-922-229 (toll free) or 052-223-0333 (toll call)
③West Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Customer Service Center:
0120-924-863 (toll free) or 06-6876-9031 (toll call)
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