The JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area) is valid for travel between Tokyo and the North-East area of the main island, including travel aboard the Tohoku Shinkansen, Akita Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen.
This pass grants access to reserved sections on carriages in Ordinary class on participating lines.
The JR East Pass (Tohoku Area) is an e-ticket. Once exchanged, the JR East Flexi Pass will expire:
PLEASE NOTE THAT PASSES MUST BE VALIDATED WITHIN 3 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. YOU MUST NOMINATE A START DATE.
JR East Pass can also be used on the Narita Express between Narita Airport and Tokyo.
Important
Japan East Pass Exchange office list.
International Rail do not charge a fee to issue this pass.
Fare Types:
Japanese residents or passport holders are not permitted to use this pass.
If you have both a Japanese passport and a passport from another country, you must enter using the non Japanese passport on a "Temporary Visitor" status.
Seat reservations can be made locally free of charge.