Aozora Free Pass (青空フリーパス): price, days and what it covers
The Aozora Free Pass (青空フリーパス) costs 2,620 yen for 1 day (ticket office in Japan); children pay 1,310 yen. Valid only on the day of travel; if your train runs past midnight, it is valid to the first stop after midnight. Ordinary non-reserved seats on rapid and local trains within the free area, with unlimited rides for one day.
How much does the Aozora Free Pass (青空フリーパス) cost?
Valid only on the day of travel; if your train runs past midnight, it is valid to the first stop after midnight.
| Version | Where you buy it | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | ticket office in Japan | 2,620 yen | 1,310 yen |
Aozora Free Pass (青空フリーパス) coverage: where can you use it?
- Ordinary non-reserved seats on rapid and local trains within the free area, with unlimited rides for one day.
- The official area map shows the free area: the Tokaido Line from Futagawa to Maibara, the Chuo Line to Nakatsugawa and Kiso-Hirasawa, the Takayama Line to Gero, the Iida Line to Iida, the Kansai Line to Kameyama, the Kisei Line to Kii-Nagashima, the Sangu Line to Toba, and the Ise Railway line.
Not covered
- Limited express and express trains need a separate limited express ticket; the pass covers the fare only.
- Trains outside the free area need their own fare and charges.
Where to buy the Aozora Free Pass (青空フリーパス)
- Sold at staffed ticket counters, some ticket offices and stations with assisted reserved-seat ticket machines on JR Central lines around Nagoya.
- Also sold at major travel agency branches near those stations.
Seats and using the pass
- One adult ticket cannot be used by two children.
- You can change the travel date once, before use and while unused.
Refunds
Refunds only before the trip starts and while unused, minus a 220 yen fee, at the place of sale.
Good to know
- It can be used on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and from December 30 to January 3.
- It is sold all year round.
What the official page says
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Aozora Free Pass (青空フリーパス)?
2,620 yen for 1 day (ticket office in Japan). Children pay 1,310 yen (1 day).
What does the Aozora Free Pass (青空フリーパス) cover?
Ordinary non-reserved seats on rapid and local trains within the free area, with unlimited rides for one day. The official area map shows the free area: the Tokaido Line from Futagawa to Maibara, the Chuo Line to Nakatsugawa and Kiso-Hirasawa, the Takayama Line to Gero, the Iida Line to Iida, the Kansai Line to Kameyama, the Kisei Line to Kii-Nagashima, the Sangu Line to Toba, and the Ise Railway line.
Can I get a refund on the Aozora Free Pass (青空フリーパス)?
Refunds only before the trip starts and while unused, minus a 220 yen fee, at the place of sale.
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Sources for this page
- JR Central 青空フリーパスchecked October 11, 2026
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