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All Shikoku Rail Pass

Explore Japan’s Smallest Island with the Japan All Shikoku Pass

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This pass is great because...

  • It’s the best way to discover Japan and it’s valid on most Japanese “Bullet Trains”
  • It’s cheaper than two Point to Point tickets
  • You can enjoy unlimited train travel within validity of this pass and the freedom to hop-on/hop-off
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  • 1. Description

    Shikoku is the smallest of the four main islands of Japan. It is famed for its mountain range and incredibly beautiful rural areas.  It is also a region boasting much tradition and a vast and varied range of things to see and experience. These range from rafting on the Yoshino river and visiting the stunning Japanese gardens set against the backdrop of Mount Shuin to the Awa Dance Festival or the amazing natural hot springs and many many more!

    Whatever you choose to do when you are there you are sure you really experience the Japanese culture and experience the trip of a lifetime.

    Booking your Japan All Shikoku Pass

    The Japan All Shikoku Pass works by allowing for 3, 4, 5 or 7 days of continuous travel within the Shikoku region. You can take as many journeys as you want within this period, provided that you are travelling on participating routes.

    Just remember that to qualify for this pass you must be a "Temporary Visitor" to Japan who is only in the country for sightseeing purposes.

    If you think you might require a different style of pass or ticket, visit our Rail Passes page or our Rail Tickets page.

    Using your Japan All Shikoku Pass

    The Japan All Shikoku Pass can be used on all participating rail networks on the island. That means you can visit the major cities of Tokushima, Takamatsu, Matsuyama and Kochi (amongst others).

    The pass can also be used to obtain discounts on the airport buses that operate in Takamatsu, Matsuyama and Kochi.

    The All Shikoku Pass cannot be purchased within Japan itself. You purchase the voucher with us and exchange it at a designated office once you are in Japan. Please see the Terms and Conditions for further details on how to do this and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

  • 2. Eligibility

    So who is eligible for a Japan Rail Pass?

    You're eligible if you are a foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad for sight-seeing, under the entry status of "Temporary Visitor".

    "Temporary Visitor" entry status, according to Japanese Immigration Law, allows a stay in Japan of 15 days or 90 days for "sight-seeing, etc." If you apply for a "stay for sight-seeing" when you enter Japan, entry personnel will stamp your passport as "Temporary Visitor," as shown here. Only people who have a passport bearing this stamp can use a Japan Rail Pass.

    IMPORTANT: Even if you visit Japan with an Exchange Order, to be turned in for a Japan Rail Pass, the exchange cannot be made unless you have "Temporary Visitor" status: if you enter Japan under any other official status, such as "Trainee," "Entertainer," or "Reentry Permit," you cannot change the Exchange Order for a Japan Rail Pass. Please note that according to strict interpretation of the Japanese Immigration Law, "Temporary Visitor" status differs even from other types of stays that are also for only short time periods.


  • 3. Eligibility for Saver

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  • 4. Discount

    Pass holders are entitled to discounted fares on the airport buses between Takamatsu and Takamatsu Airport, Matsuyama and Matsuyama Airport and Kochi and Kochi Ryoma Airport.


  • 5. Validity

    The Shikoku Pass can be bought for 3, 4, 5 or 7 day validity. This runs on consecutive days from midnight to midnight.


  • 6. Terms and Conditions

    Types of Shikoku Rail Pass
    here are 4 types of Shikoku Rail Pass, the 3 day, 4 day, 5 day and 7 day pass. You can purchase just for the Ordinary Car for each pass. The 3, 4, 5 and 7 day pass is valid from the designated day the pass is effective for 3, 4, 5 or 7 depending on the pass you chose.

    Seat Types
    If you have either the Shikoku Rail Pass for the Ordinary Car, you can use the reserved seating. If you wish to ride in the sleeper car, you must pay the Ltd. Exp. Fee.

    Details Below: Cars with a circle can be boarded with the Shikoku Rail Pass. Cars with the * require an additional fee.

    * When making a reservation for a reserved seat (free of charge), please make your reservation at the JR Travel Service.
    ** There is no need to make a reservation if you are boarding the free seating section.

    How to make Reservations for Reserved Seating
    You cannot make reservations for reserved seating before you receive your rail pass in Japan. Please make reservations at the JR Travel Service located at major JR Shikoku Stations prior to boarding.

    Please board the Non-reserved Seating Section when the Reserved Seating Section is full and you do not have a reservation prior to boarding. In such cases there is no refund for your reserved seating fee.

    Changes for reserved seating will only be accepted before the train departs.

    How to Board the Trains
    Please show your Shikoku Rail Pass and Reserved Seating ticket at the ticket gate. If you are boarding the Non-reserved seating area just show your Shikoku Rail Pass.. The Shikoku Rail Pass cannot be put through the automatic ticket wicket. Please enter through the gate where the station staff is present.

    Area of Use for the Shikoku Rail Pass
    Unlimited travel in reserved and non-reserved seats on limited express trains and reserved and non-reserved seats on local and rapid trains on all lines operated by JR Shikoku and Tosa Kuroshio Railway. Additionally, unlimited travel on all lines operated by Asa Kaigan Railway, Jotoden, Iyotetsu and Tosaden.

    Validity Period
    You will be issued with an ‘Exchange Voucher’, which need to be exchanged for your Shikoku Pass within 3 months from the issuing date.  When you exchange your voucher, please be aware that you would be asked to designate/decide the actual starting day you will begin using your pass - which must be within 1 month of your exchange date.

    The voucher can be exchanged at the 5 JR Shikoku Exchange Offices (4 offices at the stations :Takamatsu, Matsuyama, Tokushima and Kochi Station, and at Umeda (10 minutes' walk from JR Osaka Station).

    2 Day, 3 Day, 4 Day and 5 Day Passes
    If you board a train on the last valid day of your pass that will overlap on the following day when you pass expires, as along as you do not get off along the way, the pass will be valid. However, if you wish to board a train on the day after your pass expires there will be an extra charge if you board any trains other than the Free Seating Section of Local Trains such as Ltd. Exp. Fees, Exp fees and reserved seating fees.

    Other Conditions
    The Shikoku Rail Pass can only be used by persons whose name is on the pass.

    Be sure to carry your passport for the duration of your travel. If the staff asks for your passport when you show your rail pass, please be sure to have it ready to show to them.

    Refunds for exchange vouchers and Shikoku Rail Passes
    The exchange voucher can be refunded within 1 year of issuance if it has not been used. There will be a 15% (Japan Railways) cancellation charge per pass along with a separate administration fee that the issuing office will charge in addition (this charge will vary from office to office). Please note that the pass is non-refundable on or after the first date of use.

    There are no refunds for passes that are past the beginning date. Also, you cannot change the type of pass past the beginning date.

    There are no refunds for trains that are late or unable to run due to various circumstances. The valid period will not be extended either. We are sorry but no refunds are available for delayed or cancelled trains. The rail company take no responsibility for the arrangement and payment for alternative transportation or an accommodation, and the payment for a meal.

    Passes or exchange vouchers that have been damaged or lost will not be re-issued or refunded.

    If you miss the designated train please be board the Non-Reserved Seating Section of the following train.

    Other conditions are in compliance with the Shikoku Railway Co. Rules and Japanese laws. For rules concerning the exchange vouchers they will depend on the rules and regulations of the travel agency from you purchase the voucher.


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