To travel efficiently and affordably through Sendai, its surroundings, Tohoku, and even Hokkaido, we recommend these 3 unlimited-ride passes that you can choose according to your destination!

*Note: JR price revisions will occur from March 14, 2026.

1. [Exclusive for Foreign Visitors] SENDAI AREA PASS

Recommended for those who want to visit major spots from Sendai City to Yamadera and Matsushima in one day.

Price	Purchase Until March 13: Adults 1,320 yen / Children 660 yen From March 14: Adults 1,420 yen / Children 720 yen
Validity Period	1 Day
Eligibility	Available for purchase until March 13: Must possess a passport issued by a non-Japanese government and have “Temporary Visitor” status. From March 14: Must possess a valid passport issued by a non-Japanese government at the time of purchase and use. *Temporary Visitor status not required.
Unlimited Travel Area	JR Lines (Sendai, Akiu, Sakunami, Matsushima, Matsushima-Kaigan, Yamadera, Shiroishi, Abukuma), Sendai Airport Transit (All lines), Loople Sendai, Sendai City Bus & Subway (All lines), Miyagi Kotsu Bus (Sendai Station to Akiu Otaki), Abukuma Kyuko (Tsukinoki to Abukuma)
Benefits	Discounts and gifts available at facilities such as Zuihoden Mausoleum and Sendai City Museum.
Sales Locations	Purchase Until March 13: JR Sendai Station 3F “JR EAST Travel Service Center Sendai” From March 14: JR Sendai Station 3F “JR EAST Travel Service Center Sendai” or Reserved Seat Ticket Vending Machines with Passport Readers inside JR Sendai Station.

2. [Open to Everyone] Sendai Marugoto Pass

This pass is recommended for people living in Japan or for those who want to take two days to leisurely enjoy Miyagi.

Price	Purchase Until March 13 Adults 2,720 yen / Children 1,350 yen From March 14: Adults 2,930 yen / Children 1,470 yen
Validity Period	2 Days
Unlimited Travel Area	Same area as Sendai Area Pass, unlimited travel for 2 days.
Sales Locations	Within the area: Reserved seat ticket vending machines at major JR East stations, Midori-no-Madoguchi (Ticket Office), JR EAST Travel Service Center Sendai, Sendai Airport Station ticket machines, and major travel agencies. Outside the area: Purchase at travel agencies along with travel products that include the unlimited travel area as a destination.

3. [Exclusive for Foreign Visitors / For Wide-Area Sightseeing] JR EAST PASS

JR EAST PASS will significantly change from March 14, 2026.

The “JR EAST PASS (Tohoku Area)” and “JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata Area)” previously sold will be discontinued. A new JR EAST PASS (5 days / 10 days) integrating the Tohoku and Nagano/Niigata areas will be sold.

Also, the “JR East–South Hokkaido Rail Pass” usable in the Hokkaido and Tohoku areas will have changes to its travel area and price.

● Current passes until March 13

JR EAST PASS (Tohoku Area)	5 Days: 30,000 yen 10 Days: 48,000 yen *Covers the 6 Tohoku prefectures including Sendai, Kanto, and parts of Chubu.
JR East–South Hokkaido Rail Pass	6 Days: 35,370 yen *Covers Southern Hokkaido, Tohoku, and parts of Kanto.

● New passes from March 14

JR EAST PASS (New Integrated Area Version)	5 Days: 35,000 yen 10 Days: 50,000 yen *Covers Tohoku, Kanto, Nagano, Niigata, and parts of Chubu
JR East–South Hokkaido Rail Pass (After revision)	6 Days: 40,000 yen *Covers Southern Hokkaido, Tohoku, parts of Kanto, Niigata, and parts of Chubu.

Please check the JR East official website for the latest information.