【Budget Travel】Unlimited Shinkansen rides for "10,000 yen"! JR East Japan's "Kyun❤︎ Pass" is too good to be true

Thinking of the weekend crowds makes me hesitant to travel. In reality, I'm seeking time to quietly enjoy the scenery and deeply savor the essence of the local area──the option to travel on weekdays responds to that desire. With JR East Japan's "Kyun♥ Pass," you can enjoy weekday trips at a great value.

Enjoy easy movement and savor the winter landscape!

From JR East Japan, this year's limited-time product that allows you to travel affordably in the East Japan area on winter weekdays, "Travel on Weekdays! JR East Japan Kyuun♥ Early Discount Pass (commonly known as Kyuun♥ Pass)," is making its appearance again. It seems possible to enjoy weekday trips that carefully engage with the charm of the region while avoiding crowds.

Source: East Japan Railway Company.

The "Kyuun♥ Pass" is a weekday-only pass that allows unlimited rides for one day or two consecutive days on regular cars in free seating areas on shinkansen, limited express trains, and local/rapid trains within the JR East free area. The price is 10,000 yen for one day and 18,000 yen for two days. The travel period is only weekdays from February 12 to March 12, 2026.

If you make a seat reservation in advance, you can also use reserved seats in standard cars on shinkansen and limited express trains. You can enjoy the travel time itself as part of a comfortable journey.

Source: East Japan Railway Company.

For a two-day "Kyun♥ Pass" combined with the "Accommodations Only Plan" from Eki-net, there is a campaign where you can win up to 18,000 JRE POINTs through a lottery. By seamlessly arranging both travel and accommodation, it not only allows you to tour sightseeing spots but also enhances the quality of time spent in the area.

Source: East Japan Railway Company.

In line with the usage period of the "Kyun♥ Pass," day trip tours featuring landscapes and culture unique to winter in East Japan have been prepared. There are experiences that can only happen in winter, such as courses that tour the Juhyo of Hakkoda and the Sukayu Onsen, as well as nature-guided walks to see the frozen waterfalls of the Oirase Stream. The fact that these tours are held on weekdays also allows for an appealing atmosphere to connect with nature.

Additionally, there will be gift campaigns for holders of the "Kyun♥ Pass" offering JRE BANK discount coupons that can be applied for based on purchases made with Suica, as well as distribution of discount coupons applicable at JRE MALL. These perks are especially delightful when you're tired during your trip or after returning home.

During the period, various events will also be held across different regions, including tourism campaigns in the Aomori and Hakodate areas, projects themed around the marine delicacies of the Japan Sea, the 35th anniversary event of GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort, and large-scale exhibitions held at the Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art. This is perfect for leisurely trips without the rush of time, allowing you to savor every moment.

Service Name / Travel on Weekdays! JR East Japan Tabi Kyun ♥ Early Bird Pass
Price / 1 day: 10,000 yen, consecutive 2 days: 18,000 yen
Usage Period / February 12 to March 12

● East Japan Railway Company

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