THREE OPTIONS
Where to buy a JR ticket
The available equipment differs by station.Near-distance ticket machine
For a simple local journey. Check the fare map, select the amount or destination, choose the number of passengers and pay.
Midori ticket machine
For basic fares, limited express tickets and reserved seats. Use journey search and confirm the route, train and seat before payment.
Midori ticket office
Best for complicated routes, rail-pass assistance, accessibility requests or when the machine cannot issue the ticket you need.
A quick way to choose
Local train only→Near-distance ticket machine
Limited express or reserved seat→Midori ticket machine
Complex trip or you need help→Midori ticket office
UNSTAFFED → UNSTAFFED
When you cannot buy a ticket before boarding
This is the general paper-ticket procedure outside IC use. Follow signs and onboard instructions because the equipment and door operation vary by line.- 1
Check the station
Use a ticket machine or boarding certificate machine if one is provided.
- 2
Board and keep proof
If instructed, take a numbered ticket or boarding certificate and keep it until you leave.
- 3
Check the fare
Use the onboard fare display or ask the driver or conductor.
- 4
Pay when leaving
Pay the driver’s fare box or follow the collection method shown at the destination station.
!If both stations accept ICOCA and you are using an IC card, follow the IC-card guide instead.