JR Kyushu Launches New 'JR Kyupo Unlimited Pass' - Unlimited Travel Across Kyushu Using Points!
Starting June 27, 2026, JR Kyushu will launch the 'JR Kyupo Unlimited Pass,' allowing users to exchange 'JR Kyupo' points for two days of unlimited travel on JR Kyushu Shinkansen, limited express, and regular trains (unreserved seats). A debut campaign will offer exchanges for 8,000 points instead of the regular 10,000 points until July 15, 2026.
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Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) is launching a new product, the 'JR Kyupo Unlimited Pass,' to enhance the convenience and appeal of its 'JR Kyupo' points and promote rail usage. Building on the existing sector-based 'JR Kyupo Ticket,' this new pass allows passengers to use points accumulated through daily shopping and card usage to travel across Kyushu.
The pass provides unlimited rides on unreserved seats of JR Kyushu Shinkansen, limited express, and local/rapid trains for two consecutive days. It can be obtained exclusively by exchanging 'JR Kyupo' points. A debut campaign will be held to allow exchanges for a discounted point amount for a limited time.
1. Product Overview
- Product Name: 'JR Kyupo Unlimited Pass'
- Validity Period: Starting June 27, 2026 (ongoing).
* Note: Usage is restricted during peak seasons: August 10-19, December 28-January 6, April 27-May 6 (annually), and September 19-27 (2026 only).
- Sales Period: Starting May 27, 2026 (ongoing; purchase by the day before travel).
- Duration: 2 consecutive days.
- Usage Area: JR Kyushu lines, including Kyushu Shinkansen and West Kyushu Shinkansen (unreserved seats of limited express and local trains), plus the Hita-Hikosan Line BRT.
* Excludes: Sanyo Shinkansen (Hakata-Kokura) and Hakata-Minami Line.
- Sales Channel: 'JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation Service' only.
- Points Required: 10,000 'JR Kyupo' points.
2. Debut Campaign
To celebrate the launch, a special campaign will allow exchanges for '8,000 points' for a limited time.
- Sales Period: May 27, 2026 to July 15, 2026.
- Validity Period: June 27, 2026 to July 16, 2026.
3. Terms and Conditions
- Registration as a 'JR Kyushu Web Member' is required for the Internet Train Reservation Service.
- Tickets must be issued at a JR Kyushu station 'Midori no Madoguchi' (ticket office) or designated ticket machine before boarding.
- For reserved or Green car seats, separate tickets must be purchased.
- For travel on lines other than JR Kyushu (e.g., Sanyo Shinkansen, Fukuoka City Subway, Hisatsu Orange Railway), separate fares are required.
The pass provides unlimited rides on unreserved seats of JR Kyushu Shinkansen, limited express, and local/rapid trains for two consecutive days. It can be obtained exclusively by exchanging 'JR Kyupo' points. A debut campaign will be held to allow exchanges for a discounted point amount for a limited time.
1. Product Overview
- Product Name: 'JR Kyupo Unlimited Pass'
- Validity Period: Starting June 27, 2026 (ongoing).
* Note: Usage is restricted during peak seasons: August 10-19, December 28-January 6, April 27-May 6 (annually), and September 19-27 (2026 only).
- Sales Period: Starting May 27, 2026 (ongoing; purchase by the day before travel).
- Duration: 2 consecutive days.
- Usage Area: JR Kyushu lines, including Kyushu Shinkansen and West Kyushu Shinkansen (unreserved seats of limited express and local trains), plus the Hita-Hikosan Line BRT.
* Excludes: Sanyo Shinkansen (Hakata-Kokura) and Hakata-Minami Line.
- Sales Channel: 'JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation Service' only.
- Points Required: 10,000 'JR Kyupo' points.
2. Debut Campaign
To celebrate the launch, a special campaign will allow exchanges for '8,000 points' for a limited time.
- Sales Period: May 27, 2026 to July 15, 2026.
- Validity Period: June 27, 2026 to July 16, 2026.
3. Terms and Conditions
- Registration as a 'JR Kyushu Web Member' is required for the Internet Train Reservation Service.
- Tickets must be issued at a JR Kyushu station 'Midori no Madoguchi' (ticket office) or designated ticket machine before boarding.
- For reserved or Green car seats, separate tickets must be purchased.
- For travel on lines other than JR Kyushu (e.g., Sanyo Shinkansen, Fukuoka City Subway, Hisatsu Orange Railway), separate fares are required.
FAQ
「JRキューポ特典乗り放題きっぷ」の利用条件は？
JR九州のポイント「JRキューポ」を10,000ポイント（期間限定8,000ポイント）と交換して利用可能です。JR九州インターネット列車予約サービス限定で発売され、利用の前日までに購入が必要です。
どのような列車に乗れますか？
九州新幹線、西九州新幹線を含むJR九州管内の特急列車、普通・快速列車の普通車自由席および日田彦山線BRTが2日間乗り放題となります。なお、博多～小倉の山陽新幹線および博多～博多南の博多南線は対象外です。
利用できない期間はありますか？
毎年8月10日～19日、12月28日～1月6日、4月27日～5月6日は利用できません。2026年は9月19日～27日も利用対象外となります。
指定席やグリーン車に乗るにはどうすればいいですか？
普通車自由席専用のきっぷであるため、普通車指定席やグリーン車を利用する場合は、別途「指定席特急券」や「特急券・グリーン券」の購入が必要です。
JRキューポを貯めるにはどうすればいいですか？
JQ CARDの利用や、JR九州インターネット列車予約サービス、SUGOCAの利用などで貯めることができます。