Southern Kyushu Area

The Southern Kyushu Area Pass is a regional travel pass covering the southern reaches of Kyushu, Japan's third-largest island, taking in prefectures such as Kagoshima, Miyazaki, and Kumamoto. The pass grants access to the Shinkansen bullet train network and select limited express services across this stretch of the island, connecting cities, coastal towns, and inland destinations that together form one of Japan's most geographically dramatic regions. Kagoshima sits beneath the active volcano Sakurajima, while Miyazaki's coastline and Kumamoto's castle district each offer a distinct character rooted in local history and landscape.

The pass is designed for visitors who want to explore southern Kyushu at their own pace, moving between urban centres and rural areas without purchasing individual tickets for each journey. It is available for set durations and must be activated within a fixed validity window from the date of issue. Travellers based in Tokyo or elsewhere in Japan typically use the pass after reaching Kyushu by Shinkansen or flight.