## What is the Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass ?

The Okayama - Hiroshima - Yamaguchi Area Pass is a rail pass issued by JR WEST that can be used any number of times, including Shinkansen for 5 consecutive days. Come and explore Hakata, Yamagata, Hiroshima, Okayama, and Takamatsu.
※You can use both non-reserved seats and reserved seats

### Price

| Valid Period | Price | 
| --- | --- |
| 5 Days | @@@ExchangeFrom[17000]To@@@| 

　

### Notes

* Please note that price, and reservation/exchange method are subject to change.
* Adult: 12 years old and above (when issuing a voucher or purchasing a rail pass)
* Child: 6-11 years old (when issuing a voucher or purchasing a rail pass)
  * Adult or child ticket holders can accompany up to 2 preschoolers (1-5 years old) for free.
  * A separate rail pass is required for the third child onward.
  * Free for children under 1 year old.
* A rail pass is required for the following users.
  * Children using reserved seats (ordinary cars)
  * Children traveling alone

#### Eligibility

* Available for purchase by non-Japanese passport holders.
  \*Not available for Japanese nationals (Including Japanese nationals resident overseas).
* Those entering Japan as a "Temporary Visitor".
* "Temporary Visitor" is a status of residence defined under Japanese immigration law.
* Individual customers are not allowed to purchase or exchange more than one of the same ticket for the same use period.

#### Related Information

* The rail pass is valid is for the pass holder only.
* Please bring your passport for identification for JR station staff when using the rail pass.
* Lost/stolen rail passes cannot be re-issued.
* Rail pass usage rules are stipulated by JR WEST Conditions of Carriage and Japanese Law.
* Rules regarding the use of vouchers are stated in the issuer's rules and contracts.
* If discrepances arise about Carriage Conditions between the foreign language and Japanese versions, Japanese shall take precedence.

### Valid Area

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#### Varid Trains

The Okayama - Hiroshima - Yamaguchi Area Pass gives you unlimited rides within the area shown on the map.

* Valid trains are below;
  * Reserved seats on SANYO SHINKANSEN (Okayama⇔Hakata)
    The pass can be used for non-reserved seats on the "Hello Kitty Shinkansen".
  * Non-reserved seats on Express Trains
  * Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines
  * JR WEST MIYAJIMA FERRY (Miyajimaguchi⇔Miyajima)
  * Unlimited rides on Chugoku JR route buses.
  * Usable at "EKIRIN" rent-a-cycle shops within the pass's usage area.
* JR West bus routes shown on the map.
* \* These trains below cannot be used
  * SANYO SHINKANSEN (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama)
  * Not usable on conventional lines on Kyushu Island.
* This ticket can only be used for reserved seats on certain trains. Please check the JR West website for details.
* There is a reservation limit (6 times) for the amount of times you can use (or be issued) reserved seat tickets. If you wish to exceed the reservation limit, or if you do not reserve a reserved seat before boarding and want to use a reserved seat after boarding the train, you will need to purchase an additional non-discount Limited Express reserved seat ticket.

## How to Receive the Pass

* You will receive a QR code after the purchase.
  * Please confirm on MYPAGE.
  * Please have your confirmation email ready to receive the rail pass.
* The ticket can be received at the following JR WEST stations.
  * https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/guide/emco/
* You will need the QR code and passport to receive the rail pass.
* Please scan the QR code and passport 1 person at a time.

#### Sales and Use

* Rail passes can be purchased throughut the year.
* Rail passes can be used for consecutive days.
* Rail passes are valid from 12:00AM

## Cancellation & Refund

### Before Receiving Pass

* The order is valid for 3 months. You cannot keep this rail pass for more than 3 months.
* If you have chosen to receive the rail pass later at the ticket machine, cancellation can be made after ordering.
* If 100 days have passed after the order without receiving the rail pass, your order will be canceled and the payment will be refunded later.

### After Receiving Pass

* Refunds: Can be made only where the rail pass is issued/exchanged.
* Refund Amount: Sales price minus the deduction. (Fee: 10% of the sales prices, minimum of JPY 220)
* If the rail pass has already been used/expired, it cannot be refunded.
* Refunds cannot be made due to non-availability of service, delays, etc.
