Seamless Travel Outside Designated Sections with the Launch of 'Ticketless Plus'
JR Kyushu is launching 'Ticketless Plus', a new add-on short-distance QR ticket for customers using the existing QR ticketless service. This service allows for seamless travel on sections outside the main purchased ticket, eliminating the need for separate IC cards or tickets for connecting local train journeys.
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Since its introduction in September 2024, our QR code-based ticketless boarding service ('QR Ticketless') has been used by many customers, thanks to expanding service areas and improved features.
We are now pleased to announce the launch of 'Ticketless Plus,' a short-distance QR ticket available exclusively to customers using the QR Ticketless service. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the increasingly convenient QR Ticketless service.
1. Current Challenge and Expected Benefits of Ticketless Plus
(1) Current Challenge
*Example: A customer traveling from Minami-Fukuoka Station to Oita Station.*
① Ride from Minami-Fukuoka Station to Hakata Station using an IC card.
② Ride from Hakata Station to Oita Station using a QR Ticketless ticket.
(2) Expected Benefits with 'Ticketless Plus'
*Example: A customer traveling from Minami-Fukuoka Station to Oita Station.*
① Ride from Minami-Fukuoka Station to Hakata Station using 'Ticketless Plus'.
② Ride from Hakata Station to Oita Station using a QR Ticketless ticket.
2. Ticket Name
'Ticketless Plus'
3. Launch Date for Sales and Use
Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM.
*For the JR Kyushu app, booking and use will be available after updating to the latest version (4.0.0), which will be released sequentially to app stores.
4. Applicable Sections and Fares
(Details to be announced)
5. Purchase Conditions
This is a short-distance QR ticket that can be additionally purchased exclusively by customers who have booked a qualifying QR Ticketless product that includes Hakata, Kokura, Saga, Nagasaki/Urakami, or Oita as either the departure or arrival station.
*Qualifying QR Ticketless products that allow the addition of 'Ticketless Plus' are as follows (as of March 26, 2026):
'Kyushu Net Kippu', 'Kyushu Net Hayatoku 3', 'Kamome Net Kippu', 'Kamome Net Hayatoku', 'Watashitachi mo, Kamome. Hayatoku 7.', 'QR Ticketless compatible tickets'.
*'Ticketless Plus' can be purchased for existing reservations made before April 2, 10:00 AM, as long as they meet the purchase conditions.
*'Ticketless Plus' cannot be purchased or used on its own.
*When changing or refunding your travel, both the main 'QR Ticketless Product' and the 'Ticketless Plus' ticket must be processed separately.
6. How to Purchase (See details below)
You can book 'Ticketless Plus' from the 'Reservation Complete' screen or the 'Reservation Details' screen after booking a qualifying QR Ticketless product.
*The number of 'Ticketless Plus' tickets you can book is limited to the number of tickets in your primary QR Ticketless reservation.
7. How to Ride (See details below)
You can board the train using the QR ticket issued after booking 'Ticketless Plus'.
*In addition to using the QR ticket, you can also opt to receive a physical ticket.
*The QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
[How to Purchase]
▼ From the 'Reservation Complete' Screen
① Book a qualifying QR Ticketless product on the JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation website.
② Purchase 'Ticketless Plus' from the dedicated banner displayed on the 'Reservation Complete' screen.
▼ From the 'Reservation Details' Screen
① Book a qualifying QR Ticketless product on the JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation website.
② Open the reservation details screen from the 'Confirm/Display QR/Change/Refund' button on the top right of the JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation homepage.
③ Purchase 'Ticketless Plus' using the 'Ticketless Plus Button' displayed on the reservation details screen.
[How to Ride]
▼ Boarding with 'Ticketless Plus'
Example: A customer traveling from Minami-Fukuoka to Oita.
- Use 'Ticketless Plus' for the journey from Minami-Fukuoka Station to Hakata Station.
- Use the QR Ticketless 'Kyushu Net Kippu' for the journey from Hakata Station to Oita Station.
▼ Exiting with 'Ticketless Plus'
Example: A customer traveling from Oita to Minami-Fukuoka.
- Use the QR Ticketless 'Kyushu Net Kippu' for the journey from Oita Station to Hakata Station.
- Use 'Ticketless Plus' for the journey from Hakata Station to Minami-Fukuoka Station.
We are now pleased to announce the launch of 'Ticketless Plus,' a short-distance QR ticket available exclusively to customers using the QR Ticketless service. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the increasingly convenient QR Ticketless service.
1. Current Challenge and Expected Benefits of Ticketless Plus
(1) Current Challenge
*Example: A customer traveling from Minami-Fukuoka Station to Oita Station.*
① Ride from Minami-Fukuoka Station to Hakata Station using an IC card.
② Ride from Hakata Station to Oita Station using a QR Ticketless ticket.
(2) Expected Benefits with 'Ticketless Plus'
*Example: A customer traveling from Minami-Fukuoka Station to Oita Station.*
① Ride from Minami-Fukuoka Station to Hakata Station using 'Ticketless Plus'.
② Ride from Hakata Station to Oita Station using a QR Ticketless ticket.
2. Ticket Name
'Ticketless Plus'
3. Launch Date for Sales and Use
Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM.
*For the JR Kyushu app, booking and use will be available after updating to the latest version (4.0.0), which will be released sequentially to app stores.
4. Applicable Sections and Fares
(Details to be announced)
5. Purchase Conditions
This is a short-distance QR ticket that can be additionally purchased exclusively by customers who have booked a qualifying QR Ticketless product that includes Hakata, Kokura, Saga, Nagasaki/Urakami, or Oita as either the departure or arrival station.
*Qualifying QR Ticketless products that allow the addition of 'Ticketless Plus' are as follows (as of March 26, 2026):
'Kyushu Net Kippu', 'Kyushu Net Hayatoku 3', 'Kamome Net Kippu', 'Kamome Net Hayatoku', 'Watashitachi mo, Kamome. Hayatoku 7.', 'QR Ticketless compatible tickets'.
*'Ticketless Plus' can be purchased for existing reservations made before April 2, 10:00 AM, as long as they meet the purchase conditions.
*'Ticketless Plus' cannot be purchased or used on its own.
*When changing or refunding your travel, both the main 'QR Ticketless Product' and the 'Ticketless Plus' ticket must be processed separately.
6. How to Purchase (See details below)
You can book 'Ticketless Plus' from the 'Reservation Complete' screen or the 'Reservation Details' screen after booking a qualifying QR Ticketless product.
*The number of 'Ticketless Plus' tickets you can book is limited to the number of tickets in your primary QR Ticketless reservation.
7. How to Ride (See details below)
You can board the train using the QR ticket issued after booking 'Ticketless Plus'.
*In addition to using the QR ticket, you can also opt to receive a physical ticket.
*The QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
[How to Purchase]
▼ From the 'Reservation Complete' Screen
① Book a qualifying QR Ticketless product on the JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation website.
② Purchase 'Ticketless Plus' from the dedicated banner displayed on the 'Reservation Complete' screen.
▼ From the 'Reservation Details' Screen
① Book a qualifying QR Ticketless product on the JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation website.
② Open the reservation details screen from the 'Confirm/Display QR/Change/Refund' button on the top right of the JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation homepage.
③ Purchase 'Ticketless Plus' using the 'Ticketless Plus Button' displayed on the reservation details screen.
[How to Ride]
▼ Boarding with 'Ticketless Plus'
Example: A customer traveling from Minami-Fukuoka to Oita.
- Use 'Ticketless Plus' for the journey from Minami-Fukuoka Station to Hakata Station.
- Use the QR Ticketless 'Kyushu Net Kippu' for the journey from Hakata Station to Oita Station.
▼ Exiting with 'Ticketless Plus'
Example: A customer traveling from Oita to Minami-Fukuoka.
- Use the QR Ticketless 'Kyushu Net Kippu' for the journey from Oita Station to Hakata Station.
- Use 'Ticketless Plus' for the journey from Hakata Station to Minami-Fukuoka Station.
FAQ
What is 'Ticketless Plus' and how does it enhance the QR Ticketless service?
'Ticketless Plus' is a short-distance QR ticket designed to be an add-on for customers already using the QR Ticketless service, allowing for seamless travel outside designated sections.
When will 'Ticketless Plus' become available for purchase and use by customers?
Sales and use of 'Ticketless Plus' will commence on Thursday, April 2, 2026, starting from 10:00 AM.
What are the specific purchase conditions for 'Ticketless Plus' tickets?
'Ticketless Plus' is exclusively available for customers who have booked a qualifying QR Ticketless product with Hakata, Kokura, Saga, Nagasaki/Urakami, or Oita as either the departure or arrival station.
Can 'Ticketless Plus' be purchased for existing QR Ticketless reservations made before the launch date?
Yes, 'Ticketless Plus' can be purchased for existing reservations made before April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM, provided they meet the qualifying conditions.
What is the expected benefit of using 'Ticketless Plus' for a journey like Minami-Fukuoka Station to Oita Station?
With 'Ticketless Plus', a customer traveling from Minami-Fukuoka to Oita Station can use it for the initial leg from Minami-Fukuoka to Hakata Station, and then use their existing QR Ticketless ticket for the remainder of the journey to Oita.