Japan Rail Kyushu Pass is the perfect ticket for sightseeing and travel around Japan's southerly Kyushu Island. Some of the recommended attractions in Kyushu include the hot spring resorts of Beppu, the active Mt. Aso volcano in Kumamoto Prefecture and Sakurajima Island in Kagoshima.
Holders of the JR Kyushu Pass are able to board the Kyushu Shinkansen's Tsubame Bullet Train and the Sonic and other limited express train as often as they wish while the pass is valid. The pass also allows unlimited travel on any Kyushu Railway Co. train service. The JR Kyushu Pass allows all passengers to use both reserved and unreserved seating on any of the Shinkansen Bullet Trains. This pass is not valid on any JR Kyushu buses.
The JR Northern Kyushu Pass is a brand new ticket aimed for travellers who are looking to spend their time in Kyushu in the northern areas such as Hakata, Nagasaki and Beppu. This is a great opportunity to visit the main attractions in Kyushu for a great price. The following map show where the JR Northern Kyushu Pass is available to use.
The JR Kyushu Pass is available only in a 5 day variety which is valid for 5 consecutive days beginning from the date the pass is first used.