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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・This pass allows unlimited travel on designated expressways operated by NEXCO for a certain period of time.
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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. 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 |
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810067 Kitami Station |
710550 Aomori Airport |
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810137 Wakkanai Station |
710642 Hachinohe Station East Exit |
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810148 Kushiro Airport |
710354 Akita Station East Exit |
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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 |
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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) | 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/
[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/