JR Kyushu Launches New 'JR Kyupo Unlimited Pass' - Unlimited Travel Across Kyushu Using Points!

Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) is launching a new product, the 'JR Kyupo Unlimited Pass,' to enhance the convenience and appeal of its 'JR Kyupo' points and promote rail usage. Building on the existing sector-based 'JR Kyupo Ticket,' this new pass allows passengers to use points accumulated through daily shopping and card usage to travel across Kyushu.

The pass provides unlimited rides on unreserved seats of JR Kyushu Shinkansen, limited express, and local/rapid trains for two consecutive days. It can be obtained exclusively by exchanging 'JR Kyupo' points. A debut campaign will be held to allow exchanges for a discounted point amount for a limited time.

1. Product Overview - Product Name: 'JR Kyupo Unlimited Pass' - Validity Period: Starting June 27, 2026 (ongoing). * Note: Usage is restricted during peak seasons: August 10-19, December 28-January 6, April 27-May 6 (annually), and September 19-27 (2026 only). - Sales Period: Starting May 27, 2026 (ongoing; purchase by the day before travel). - Duration: 2 consecutive days. - Usage Area: JR Kyushu lines, including Kyushu Shinkansen and West Kyushu Shinkansen (unreserved seats of limited express and local trains), plus the Hita-Hikosan Line BRT. * Excludes: Sanyo Shinkansen (Hakata-Kokura) and Hakata-Minami Line. - Sales Channel: 'JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation Service' only. - Points Required: 10,000 'JR Kyupo' points.

2. Debut Campaign To celebrate the launch, a special campaign will allow exchanges for '8,000 points' for a limited time. - Sales Period: May 27, 2026 to July 15, 2026. - Validity Period: June 27, 2026 to July 16, 2026.

3. Terms and Conditions - Registration as a 'JR Kyushu Web Member' is required for the Internet Train Reservation Service. - Tickets must be issued at a JR Kyushu station 'Midori no Madoguchi' (ticket office) or designated ticket machine before boarding. - For reserved or Green car seats, separate tickets must be purchased. - For travel on lines other than JR Kyushu (e.g., Sanyo Shinkansen, Fukuoka City Subway, Hisatsu Orange Railway), separate fares are required.