The Shikoku Rail Pass is an essential tool for any traveler looking to explore the Shikoku region of Japan, especially if you plan on visiting Takamatsu and Matsuyama. This convenient pass offers unlimited travel on JR trains in Shikoku, making it a cost-effective and efficient way to navigate the region.

What is the Shikoku Rail Pass?

There are two types of Shikoku Rail Pass:

JR ALL Shikoku Rail Pass: This pass offers unlimited travel on JR Shikoku lines as well as other railway lines in the region, including the Iyo Railway, Tosa Kuroshio Railway, Tosaden Kotsu, and Asa Kaigan Railway. It also includes ferry and bus services on Shodoshima Island.
JR Shikoku Rail Pass: This pass offers unlimited travel on JR Shikoku lines only.

Valid Area: The Shikoku Rail Pass is valid in all four prefectures of Shikoku (Kagawa, Ehime, Tokushima, and Kochi) and on all lines of the Tosa Kuroshio Railway.

Validity Period: You can choose from 3-day, 4-day, 5-day, or 7-day passes. The pass is valid for consecutive days only.

Eligible Trains: The Shikoku Rail Pass allows unlimited travel on reserved and non-reserved seats of express, limited express, and local trains. Some limited express trains require seat reservations, which can be made at an additional cost.

Purchasing the Shikoku Rail Pass: You can purchase the Shikoku Rail Pass at the best price on WAUG.

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Traveling to Matsuyama with the Shikoku Rail Pass

The Shikoku Rail Pass allows for hassle-free travel to Matsuyama from various locations:

From Kansai Airport:

1. Take the JR Haruka limited express train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Osaka Station. (Please note that the Kansai Wide Pass cannot be used on the Haruka limited express train. You will need to purchase a separate ticket.)
2. From Shin-Osaka Station, take the Hikari or Sakura Shinkansen to Okayama Station.
3. At Okayama Station, transfer to the JR Shikoku limited express train Shimanto or Ishizuchi to Matsuyama Station.

From Osaka:

1. From Shin-Osaka Station, take the Hikari or Sakura Shinkansen to Okayama Station.
2. At Okayama Station, transfer to the JR Shikoku limited express train Shimanto or Ishizuchi to Matsuyama Station.