The Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass allows you to explore southwest Japan with a single rail ticket. Enjoy unlimited travel across 3 beautiful prefectures and access to major routes, including the Sanyo Shinkansen.

Okayama, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Fukuoka, and Yamaguchi all have their own rich history and natural wonders to discover: from the shores of the Seto Inland Sea, to the sobering monuments commemorating the Hiroshima bombing.
With your Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass in hand, you can enjoy everything these regions have to offer. You can even ride Shinkansen services across the strait to Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu!

The Okayama–Hiroshima–Yamaguchi Area Pass is best value if you’re planning to visit Okayama, Hiroshima, and/or Yamaguchi prefectures, and you expect to use the Sanyo Shinkansen at least a couple of times.
It’s especially cost-effective when your itinerary includes multiple one-way rides across the corridor (for example: Okayama → Hiroshima → Yamaguchi → Hakata/Fukuoka, plus local travel in between). In many cases, it can work out cheaper than paying for a simple round trip between Okayama and Fukuoka, while also covering extra regional trains and other transport in the area.
This pass is a strong pick if your route includes major hubs such as:
And it can also be useful for day trips or multi-stop travel to places like:

Find out the eligibility criteria for the Okayama–Hiroshima–Yamaguchi Area Pass here.
After purchasing your ticket online, you can exchange it at any major station in the Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi region within 3 months of approval. Remember to bring a valid passport to obtain the Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass.
You can exchange the pass at the following JR West ticket offices:

A regional rail pass is a smart choice for visitors traveling within a specific area of Japan. Here’s why:
If your plans include multiple stops across western Honshu, a regional pass keeps things simple!
Considering hopping across multiple regions? Here's why a nationwide JR Pass might be your best bet:
Unlimited Access: Roam freely across Japan's regions without restrictions.
Covers All of Japan: The JR Pass covers all JR trains from the north of Japan to the very south. It’s the ultimate explorer's ticket.
Full Shinkansen Network: Experience Japan's iconic, super-fast bullet trains across the whole country.