Japan Expressway Passes
For as robust as Japan's public transit infrastructure may be, many also enjoy the freedom that comes with renting a car – particularly in rural areas where service can be more scarce. Expressway tolls can, however, add up quickly. Thankfully, Japan offers a variety of expressway passes aimed at overseas tourists, which 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, allowing drivers to skip the hassle of stopping at toll gates. Below is a list of regional expressway passes that can provide discount access to areas across Japan. (*Please note that the prices below do not include the cost of a rental car or ETC card rental.)
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 |
|---|---|
| 4 days | 7,700 yen |
| 5 days | 9,600 yen |
| 6 days | 11,600 yen |
| 7 days | 13,500 yen |
| 8 days | 15,400 yen |
For more information, visit the HEP official site 
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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 |
|---|---|
| 4 days | 8,500 yen |
| 5 days | 10,600 yen |
| 6 days | 12,800 yen |
| 7 days | 14,900 yen |
| 8 days | 17,000 yen |
For further information, visit the TEP official site
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San’in-Setouchi-Shikoku Expressway Pass (SEP)
For use in the San’in, Setouchi and Shikoku 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 |
|---|---|
| 3 days | 10,700 yen |
| 4 days | 11,700 yen |
| 5 days | 12,700 yen |
| 6 days | 13,700 yen |
| 7 days | 14,700 yen |
| 8 days | 15,700 yen |
| 9 days | 16,700 yen |
| 10 days | 17,700 yen |
For more 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 days | 6,200 yen |
| 3 days | 8,400 yen |
| 4 days | 10,600 yen |
| 5 days | 12,800 yen |
| 6 days | 15,000 yen |
| 7 days | 17,200 yen |
| 8 days | 19,400 yen |
| 9 days | 21,600 yen |
| 10 days | 23,800 yen |
For more information, visit the KEP official site .
Updated: March 28, 2025. Details are subject to change without notice.
