The Seishun 18 as many of you already know, allows unlimited rides on local and rapid JR trains (excluding reserved seats) throughout Japan from Hokkaido to Kyushu. Even though the ticket isn’t valid on the Shinkansen and limited express trains, it’s still a great way to enjoy travelling the country at a more leisurely pace. This ticket allows five days worth of travel for only 2,300 yen per day. One person can enjoy the Seishun 18 for five days, or it can be split for use by up to five people.
This year the tciket is on sale until 31st of Aug and can be used until midnight on Sept 10th.
Price
11,500Yen
Sale Period and Usage Dates
Summer – On sale from July 1 to Aug. 31 / Can be used from July 20 to Sept. 10 (2011)
Winter – On sale from Dec 1st to 31st / Can be used from Dec. 10, 2011 to Jan. 10 (2012)
Note
- The period of one day begins at midnight and ends at 23:59 that night. If traveling on a train at 23:59 at the end of a day of travel, the valid period of the ticket is extended until the next stop.
- Using the Seishun 18 – Present the ticket at the station or on the train. A station or train staff will stamp it with that day’s date. The Seishun 18 cannot be used in automatic ticket gate machines.
See official homepage in English for more detailed information:
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