Expressway Passes
Driving is a great way to explore Japan at your own pace and is especially recommended in rural areas where public transport services are limited. Expressway tolls can, however, add up quickly. That's why an expressway pass is a great way to save money while driving around the country. They allow for unlimited expressway use in a specific region for a set period of time.
Expressway passes use Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) cards that are issued by rental car companies, so drivers do not need to stop at toll gates. Please note that the prices below do not include the cost of a rental car or ETC card rental.
The Japan Expressway Pass (JEP) was a previously available expressway pass that covered expressways across Japan (excluding Hokkaido and some regional areas). The JEP is no longer available. But here is a list of regional expressway passes that can provide discount access to areas across Japan:
Hokkaido Expressway Pass (HEP)
For use in Hokkaido Prefecture.
Eligibility
- This pass is only available for visitors to Japan with a non-Japanese passport, or Japanese citizens with permanent residency in another country.
- Must have a valid driver’s license (and an International Driving Permit).
- Passports and licenses will be checked at time of purchase.
Pricing
| No. of Days | Price | Price/Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 3,700 yen | 1,850 yen |
| 3 days | 5,200 yen | 1,733 yen |
| 4 days | 6,300 yen | 1,575 yen |
| 5 days | 6,800 yen | 1,360 yen |
| 6 days | 7,300 yen | 1,217 yen |
| 7 days | 7,800 yen | 1,114 yen |
| 8 days | 8,400 yen | 1,050 yen |
| 9 days | 8,900 yen | 989 yen |
| 10 days | 9,500 yen | 950 yen |
| 11 days | 10,000 yen | 909 yen |
| 12 days | 10,500 yen | 875 yen |
| 13 days | 11,000 yen | 846 yen |
| 14 days | 11,500 yen | 821 yen |
Further information
Visit the HEP official site 
.
Tohoku Expressway Pass (TEP)
For use in the Tohoku region including:
- Akita Prefecture
- Aomori Prefecture
- Fukushima Prefecture
- Iwate Prefecture
- Miyagi Prefecture
- Yamagata Prefecture
Eligibility
- This pass is only available for visitors to Japan with a non-Japanese passport, or Japanese citizens with permanent residency in another country.
- Must have a valid driver’s license (and an International Driving Permit).
- Passports and licenses will be checked at time of purchase.
Pricing
| No. of Days | Price | Price/Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 4,100 yen | 2,100 yen |
| 3 days | 5,600 yen | 1,867 yen |
| 4 days | 7,100 yen | 1,775 yen |
| 5 days | 7,600 yen | 1,520 yen |
| 6 days | 8,100 yen | 1,350 yen |
| 7 days | 8,700 yen | 1,243 yen |
| 8 days | 9,200 yen | 1,150 yen |
| 9 days | 9,700 yen | 1,078 yen |
| 10 days | 10,200 yen | 1,020 yen |
| 11 days | 10,700 yen | 973 yen |
| 12 days | 11,200 yen | 933 yen |
| 13 days | 11,700 yen | 900 yen |
| 14 days | 12,200 yen | 971 yen |
Further information
Visit the TEP official site .
Central Nippon Expressway Pass (CEP)
For use in central Japan including:
- Aichi Prefecture
- Fukui Prefecture
- Gifu Prefecture
- Ishikawa Prefecture
- Kanagawa Prefecture (limited area, see map)
- Mie Prefecture
- Nagano Prefecture (limited area, see map)
- Shiga Prefecture
- Shizuoka Prefecture
- Toyama Prefecture
- Yamanashi Prefecture
Note: This pass also includes limited entry and exit access from Tokyo and Kyoto. Access is limited to western Kanagawa Prefecture and southern Nagano Prefecture. The Nagoya Expressway Pass (NEP) and Aichi Toll Road Pass (AIP) are optional extras that give access to additional areas in Aichi Prefecture. Check the map for full details.
Eligibility
- This pass is only available for visitors to Japan with a non-Japanese passport, or Japanese citizens with permanent residency in another country.
- Must have a valid driver’s license (and an International Driving Permit).
- Passports and licenses will be checked at time of purchase.
Pricing
| No. of Days | Price | Optional Areas (NEP, AIP) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 5,100 yen | Nagoya Expressway Pass (NEP) +1,530 yen* Aichi Toll Road Pass (AIP) +1,500 yen* |
| 3 days | 6,100 yen | |
| 4 days | 7,100 yen | |
| 5 days | 8,100 yen | |
| 6 days | 9,200 yen | |
| 7 days | 10,200 yen | |
| 8 days | 11,200 yen | Nagoya Expressway Pass (NEP) +2,040 yen* Aichi Toll Road Pass (AIP) +2,000 yen* |
| 9 days | 12,200 yen | |
| 10 days | 13,200 yen | |
| 11 days | 14,300 yen | |
| 12 days | 15,300 yen | |
| 13 days | 15,800 yen | |
| 14 days | 16,300 yen |
*The Nagoya Expressway Pass (NEP) and Aichi Toll Road Pass (AIP) cannot be purchased individually, and can only be purchased with the Central Nippon Expressway Pass (CEP).
Further information
Visit the CEP official site .
San’in-Setouchi-Shikoku Expressway Pass (SEP)
For use in the San’in, Setouchi and Shikuku regions including:
- Ehime Prefecture
- Hiroshima Prefecture
- Hyogo Prefecture
- Kagawa Prefecture
- Kochi Prefecture
- Okayama Prefecture
- Shimane Prefecture
- Tokushima Prefecture
- Tottori Prefecture
- Yamaguchi Prefecture
Eligibility
- This pass is only available for visitors to Japan with a non-Japanese passport, or Japanese citizens with permanent residency in another country.
- Must have a valid driver’s license (and an International Driving Permit).
- Passports and licenses will be checked at time of purchase.
Pricing
| No. of Days | Price | Price/Day |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | 6,100 yen | 2,033 yen |
| 4 days | 7,100 yen | 1,775 yen |
| 5 days | 8,100 yen | 1,620 yen |
| 6 days | 9,200 yen | 1,533 yen |
| 7 days | 10,200 yen | 1,457 yen |
| 8 days | 11,200 yen | 1,400 yen |
| 9 days | 12,200 yen | 1,356 yen |
| 10 days | 13,200 yen | 1,320 yen |
Further information
Visit the SEP official site .
Kyushu Expressway Pass (KEP)
For use in Kyushu including:
- Fukuoka Prefecture
- Kagoshima Prefecture
- Kumamoto Prefecture
- Miyazaki Prefecture
- Nagasaki Prefecture
- Oita Prefecture
- Saga Prefecture
Eligibility
- This pass is only available for visitors to Japan with a non-Japanese passport, or Japanese citizens with permanent residency in another country.
- Must have a valid driver’s license (and an International Driving Permit).
- Passports and licenses will be checked at time of purchase.
Pricing
| No. of Days | Price | Price/Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 3,600 yen | 1,800 yen |
| 3 days | 4,600 yen | 1,533 yen |
| 4 days | 5,600 yen | 1,400 yen |
| 5 days | 6,600 yen | 1,320 yen |
| 6 days | 7,600 yen | 1,267 yen |
| 7 days | 8,700 yen | 1,243 yen |
| 8 days | 9,700 yen | 1,213 yen |
| 9 days | 10,700 yen | 1,189 yen |
| 10 days | 11,700 yen | 1,170 yen |
Further information
Visit the KEP official site .
All information is based on data as of April 2024 and is subject to change without notice.
