Expressway Pass programs
The NEXCO Expressway Pass for tourists visiting Japan is a convenient and cost-effective way for travelers to explore the country by car. NEXCO stands for "Japan Expressway Corporation" and manages and operates the expressway network in Japan.
Main features of NEXCO Expressway Pass for tourists:
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・Ideal for tourists who want to explore different regions of Japan by car, highways are often the fastest and most efficient way to travel between cities and tourist destinations.
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・Ideal for tourists who want to explore different regions of Japan by car, highways are often the fastest and most efficient way to travel between cities and tourist destinations.
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・This pass is offered at a flat price and is a budget-friendly option for travelers who plan to use the highway extensively during their stay.
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・Passes typically come in the form of cards or vouchers and, once activated, can be used at no additional charge to pass through designated highway toll booths.
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・These passes typically cover an extensive highway network, allowing tourists to move seamlessly between different prefectures and regions.
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・By using the NEXCO Expressway Pass, tourists can save both time and money, considering that toll booth fees accumulate quickly.
1. Unlimited highway access
2. Convenience for tourists
3. Flat price
4. Easy to use
5. Regional coverage
6. Save time and money
Caution:
- 1. ETC card rental is required. If your ETC card is out of stock, you will not be able to request Expressway Pass.
- 2. If the rental exceeds the period of the purchased Expressway Pass, tolls will be charged.
- 3. Please pay for any bridge tolls at Chubu Centrair International Airport that are not covered by Expressway Pass.
- 4. Please pick up and return item at a location where Expressway Pass can be used.
- 5. Expressway Pass extensions are not accepted.
- 6. Refunds for purchased Expressway Pass will not be granted if you return your vehicle early.
Reservation:
Reservation from official website: global@nipponrentacar.co.jp
Reservations from other websites: intlres@nippionrentacar.co.jp
Expressway Pass handling location
*Excluding remote islands and location closed to the public.
| Name | Hokkaido Expressway Pass (HEP) | Tohoku Expressway Pass(TEP) | Central Nippon Expressway Pass (CEP) -Nagoya Expressway Pass (NEP) -Aichi Toll Road Pass (AIP) |
Kyushu Expressway Pass(KEP) |
| Area | Hokkaido | Tohoku region | Chubu region | Kyushu |
| Target location | All location (except Rebun) | Main location | Main location | Main location |
| Location | 810034 New Chitose Airport |
711274 Shin-Aomori Station |
470186 Nagoya Airport Location |
11185 Fukuoka Airport International Terminal |
| 810056 Asahikawa Station |
710099 Aomori Station |
470201 Mt.Fuji Shizuoka Airport Location |
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| 810067 Kitami Station |
710550 Aomori Airport |
470359 Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit Location |
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| 810137 Wakkanai Station |
710642 Hachinohe Station East Exit |
470500 Nagoya Station Sakuradori Exit Location |
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| 810148 Kushiro Airport |
710354 Akita Station East Exit |
470061 Shizuoka Station South Location |
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| 810160 Kushiro Station |
710284 Akita Airport |
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| 810182 Obihiro Station |
710206 Morioka Station |
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| 810229 Memanbetsu Airport |
710217 Shin-Hanamaki Station East Exit |
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| 810230 Obihiro Airport |
710170 Sendai Station Terminal |
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| 810252 Hakodate Airport |
710228 Sendai Airport |
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| 810274 Susukino |
710147 Yamagata Station East Exit |
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| 810300 Kita Nijuichi-jo |
710011 Koriyama Station West Exit |
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| 810311 Asahikawa Airport |
710309 Fukushima Station Terminal |
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| 810344 Monbetsu Airport Counter |
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| 810551 Hakodate Station |
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| 810621 Wakkanai Airport |
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| 810676 Nakashibetsu Airport |
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| 810713 Abashiri Station |
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| 810746 Kotoni |
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| 810757 Shiroishi |
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| 810768 Shin-Sapporo Station |
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| 810791 Asabu Station |
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| 810805 Sapporo Station Minami |
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| 810816 Sapporo Station Higashi |
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| 810827 Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station |
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| 810838 Sapporo Odori |
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| 810850 Asahikawa Taisetsudori |
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| 810861 Shinhatsusamu |
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| 810883 Sapporo Station |
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| 810894 Tomakomai |
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| 810908 Muroran |
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| 810931 Sapporo Center Building |
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| Expressway Pass Rate | ||||
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| Rate | Hokkaido Expressway Pass (HEP) | Tohoku Expressway Pass (TEP) | Central Nippon Expressway Pass (CEP) -Nagoya Expressway Pass (NEP) -Aichi Toll Road Pass (AIP) |
Kyushu Expressway Pass (KEP) |
| 2days | 3,700 | 4,100 | See the table below | 3,600 |
| 3days | 5,200 | 5,600 | 4,600 | |
| 4days | 6,300 | 7,100 | 5,600 | |
| 5days | 6,800 | 7,600 | 6,600 | |
| 6days | 7,300 | 8,100 | 7,600 | |
| 7days | 7,800 | 8,700 | 8,700 | |
| 8days | 8,400 | 9,200 | 9,700 | |
| 9days | 8,900 | 9,700 | 10,700 | |
| 10days | 9,500 | 10,200 | 11,700 | |
| 11days | 10,000 | 10,700 | 9days + 2days | |
| 12days | 10,500 | 11,200 | 10days + 2days | |
| 13days | 11,000 | 11,700 | 10days + 3days | |
| 14days | 11,500 | 12,200 | 10days + 4days | |
| 15days | 13days + 2days | 13days + 2days | … | |
| 16days | 14days + 2days | 14days + 2days | ||
| 17days | 14days + 3days | 14days + 3days | ||
| 18days | 14days + 4days | 14days + 4days | ||
| … | … | … |
Central Nippon Expressway Pass (CEP) -Nagoya Expressway Pass, (NEP) -Aichi Toll Road Pass (AIP)
*NEP and AIP are acceptable with CEP
| Rate | CEP Round tour area | Optional Area Nagoya Expressway Pass (NEP) |
Optional Area Aichi Toll Road Pass (AIP) |
| 2days | 5,100 | +1,530 * |
+1,500 * |
| 3days | 6,100 | ||
| 4days | 7,100 | ||
| 5days | 8,100 | ||
| 6days | 9,200 | ||
| 7days | 10,200 | ||
| 8days | 11,200 | +2,040 * |
+2,000 * |
| 9days | 12,200 | ||
| 10days | 13,200 | ||
| 11days | 14,300 | ||
| 12days | 15,300 | ||
| 13days | 15,800 | ||
| 14days | 16,300 | ||
| 15days | 13days + 2days | +3,570 * (1,530 + 2,040) |
+3,500 * (1,500 + 2,000) |
| 16days | 14days + 2days | ||
| 17days | 14days + 3days | ||
| 18days | 14days + 4days | ||
| … | … | … | … |
For more information, please visit Nexco's website.
[Tohoku Expressway Pass (TEP)]
https://en.driveplaza.com/drawari/tohoku_expass/
[Hokkaido Expressway Pass (HEP)]
https://en.driveplaza.com/drawari/hokkaido_expass/
[Central Expressway Pass (CEP)]
https://hayatabi.c-nexco.co.jp/cep/en/
[Kyushu Expressway Pass (KEP)]
https://global.w-nexco.co.jp/en/kep/
[Tohoku Expressway Pass (TEP)]
https://en.driveplaza.com/drawari/tohoku_expass/
[Hokkaido Expressway Pass (HEP)]
https://en.driveplaza.com/drawari/hokkaido_expass/
[Central Expressway Pass (CEP)]
https://hayatabi.c-nexco.co.jp/cep/en/
[Kyushu Expressway Pass (KEP)]
https://global.w-nexco.co.jp/en/kep/