JR Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass eMCO e-Ticket | Japan

About this tour

Discover Hiroshima and Yamaguchi with a convenient 5-day rail and bus pass.

• Navigate effortlessly across Hiroshima and Yamaguchi’s rail networks, including the iconic Shinkansen bullet trains
• Visit landmarks like Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Iwakuni’s Kintai Bridge
• Swap your e-voucher for a printed one at specific ticket machines
• Book post-October 2023 to enjoy unlimited reserved seats on conventional lines without extra fees

— What You Can Expect —

Explore the historic regions of Hiroshima and Yamaguchi with a convenient five-day travel pass. Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima Castle, and take a scenic detour to Miyajima Island, celebrated for its ancient temples set against a backdrop of dense forests.

Enjoy an easy pick-up of your printed voucher when you arrive Japan, and get exclusive discounts when booking on Mikitravel. The pass not only covers unlimited access on the Sanyo Shinkansen between Hakata and Mihara, including the renowned Nozomi and Mizuho lines, but also includes rides on Limited Express, local trains, the JR-West Miyajima Ferry, and Chugoku JR Bus in the specified area. Just ensure you use the pass within its validity period, and be aware of any potential service changes.

— Redemption Info —

Ticket Vending Machines (Self-service):

• Use the green ticket vending machines with passport icons at stations to operate and collect tickets
  – Redemption Location Info
  – eMCO Redemption Important Notice
• If a ticket machine is unavailable or if you don’t have an e-passport, proceed to the designated stations and obtain your pass from the green ticket booth

JR West Ticket Office (Manual):

• To exchange your e-voucher for a physical ticket, present it along with your passport at the JR Ticket Office (known as Midori-no-madoguchi or the Green Window)
• Using the ticket machine does not require name and passport verification. However, if you exchange your e-voucher at the counter, the staff will cross-check the name on the voucher with your passport
• The ticket machines cater exclusively to travelers with an e-passport. If you’re without one, or if it isn’t recognized by the machine, please proceed to the ticket office for a hands-on exchange

Collecting Reserved Seat Tickets:

• Redeem your ticket at either the green ticket booth or machine before use
• How to Redeem
• If you’ve exhausted your reserved seat quota or haven’t collected the reserved seat ticket, you can still utilize the pass for non-reserved seating

*Note: For eMCO purchases made before 30 September 2023, unlimited reserved seating is available if the pass is redeemed and set for use after 1 October 2023.