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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:

    1. Unlimited highway access

  • This pass allows unlimited travel on designated expressways operated by NEXCO for a certain period of time.
  • 2. Convenience for tourists

  • 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.
  • 3. Flat price

  • 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.
  • 4. Easy to use

  • 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.
  • 5. Regional coverage

  • These passes typically cover an extensive highway network, allowing tourists to move seamlessly between different prefectures and regions.
  • 6. Save time and money

  • By using the NEXCO Expressway Pass, tourists can save both time and money, considering that toll booth fees accumulate quickly.

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. Please pay the tolls for bridges at Chubu Centrair International Airport that are not covered by Expressway Pass.
  • 3. Pick up and return must be at a location where Expressway Pass is accepted.
  • 4. Expressway Pass extensions will not be accepted.
  • 5. Refunds for purchased Expressway Pass will not be granted if return your vehicle early.
  • 6. The Expressway Pass usage period must match the rental car rental period.
  • 7. Subcompact car (K-A, K-B) is not applicable. To apply for these passes, please reserve a car above S-S Class.
  • 8. If you have reserved an Expressway Pass along with a rental car and would like to change the pick-up date, return date, or rental location, please contact us at the email address listed below.
    *Due to changes, Expressway Pass may not be applicable.

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) Kyushu Expressway Pass(KEP)
Area Hokkaido Tohoku region Kyushu
Target location All location (except Rebun) Main location Main location
Location 810034
New Chitose Airport
711274
Shin-Aomori Station
11185
Fukuoka International Terminal
810056
Asahikawa Station
710099
Aomori Station
810067
Kitami Station
710550
Aomori Airport
810137
Wakkanai Station
710642
Hachinohe Station East Exit
810148
Kushiro Airport
710354
Akita Station East Exit
810160
Kushiro Station
710284
Akita Airport
810182
Obihiro Station
710206
Morioka Station
810229
Memanbetsu Airport
710217
Shin-Hanamaki Station East Exit
810230
Obihiro Airport
710170
Sendai Station Terminal
810252
Hakodate Airport
710228
Sendai Airport
810274
Susukino
710147
Yamagata Station East Exit
810300
Kita Nijuichi-jo
710011
Koriyama Station West Exit
810311
Asahikawa Airport
710309
Fukushima Station Terminal
810344
Monbetsu Airport Counter
810551
Hakodate
810621
Wakkanai Airport
810676
Nakashibetsu Airport
810713
Abashiri Station
810746
Kotoni
810757
Shiroishi
810768
Shin-Sapporo Station
810791
Asabu Station
810805
Sapporo Station Minami
810816
Sapporo Station Higashi
810827
Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station
810838
Sapporo Odori
810850
Asahikawa Taisetsudori
810861
Shinhatsusamu
810883
Sapporo Station
810894
Tomakomai
810908
Muroran
810931
Sapporo Center Building

Expressway Pass Rate
Rate Hokkaido Expressway Pass(HEP) Tohoku Expressway Pass (TEP) Kyushu Expressway Pass (KEP)
2days 7,700 8,500 6,200
3days 7,700 8,500 8,400
4days 7,700 8,500 10,600
5days 9,600 10,600 12,800
6days 11,600 12,800 15,000
7days 13,500 14,900 17,200
8days 15,400 17,000 19,400
9days 17,300 19,100 21,600
10days 19,200 21,200 23,800
11days 21,200 23,400 9days + 2days
12days 23,100 25,500 10days + 2days
13days 25,000 27,600 10days + 3days
14days 27,000 29,700 10days + 4days
15days 28,900 31,800
16days 30,800 34,000
17days 32,700 36,100
18days 34,600 38,200


For more information, please visit the Nexco website.

[Tohoku Expressway Pass (TEP)]
https://en.driveplaza.com/drawari/tohoku_expass/

[Hokkaido Expressway Pass (HEP)]
https://en.driveplaza.com/drawari/hokkaido_expass/

[Kyushu Expressway Pass (KEP)]
https://global.w-nexco.co.jp/en/kep/