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Northern Iwate Gurutto Pass
This is a discount ticket which allows passengers to travel between Morioka and Ninohe using the IGR (Iwate Galaxy Railway); between Ninohe and Kuji using the JR Bus Tohoku (Swallow), between Kuji and Miyako on the Sanriku Railway; and between Miyako and Morioka using the 106 Express Bus (by Northern Iwate Transportation, Inc.)

● Details:
This special pass will cover the areas of Morioka ~ (IGR) ~ Ninohe ~ (JR Bus Tohoku) ~ Kuji ~ (Sanriku Railway) ~ Miyako ~(Iwate Kenpoku Bus) ~Morioka. (If you designate your direction of travel upon purchasing, you can travel in the reverse direction, as well. You are free to travel as many times as long as it is within the valid usage period.)
*Above travel route is based on a departure from Morioka Station. The Gurutto Pass can also be purchased at the departure stations in Miyako, Kuji, and Ninohe.
*This is a special joint project with Sanriku Railway, Iwate Galaxy Railway (IGR), Northern Iwate Transportation, Inc., and JR Bus Tohoku.

● Pricing:
Adult 5,200-yen (Regular ticket pricing 7,530-yen)
Child 2,600-yen (Regular ticket pricing 3,780-yen)

● Availability and Validity:
Pass can be purchased all-year.
Usage period will be valid for 3 days from start date.
Pass can be purchased a month in advanced from the start date (within ticket sales period only).

● Benefits:
By showing your Gurutto Pass….
*For IGR Lines, some facilities offer a special complimentary service if you present your Gurutto Pass.
▶ Check the IGR Official Website

● Ticket Purchase Locations:
IGR/Morioka Station, Ninohe Station, IGR Tourist, Sanriku Railway (Miyako and Kuji Stations)
The special pass can also be purchased at your nearest JTB, Kinki Nippon Tourist, View, and Big Holiday tour desks, shops, handling locations.
However, it may not be available for purchase depending on the season
▶ Click here for flyers(Japanese)
▶ Click here for timetables(Japanese)


■ Contact us for questions or concerns
Passenger Service Department, Sanriku Railway Company
TEL.0193-62-7000 Business hours: 9:00~18:00

Northern Iwate Gurutto Pass
This is a discount ticket which allows passengers to travel between Morioka and Ninohe using the IGR (Iwate Galaxy Railway); between Ninohe and Kuji using the JR Bus Tohoku (Swallow), between Kuji and Miyako on the Sanriku Railway; and between Miyako and Morioka using the 106 Express Bus (by Northern Iwate Transportation, Inc.)

● Details:
This special pass will cover the areas of Morioka ~ (IGR) ~ Ninohe ~ (JR Bus Tohoku) ~ Kuji ~ (Sanriku Railway) ~ Miyako ~(Iwate Kenpoku Bus) ~Morioka. (If you designate your direction of travel upon purchasing, you can travel in the reverse direction, as well. You are free to travel as many times as long as it is within the valid usage period.)
*Above travel route is based on a departure from Morioka Station. The Gurutto Pass can also be purchased at the departure stations in Miyako, Kuji, and Ninohe.
*This is a special joint project with Sanriku Railway, Iwate Ginga Railway (IGR), Northern Iwate Transportation, Inc., and JR Bus Tohoku.

● Pricing:
Adult 5,200-yen (Regular ticket pricing 7,530-yen)
Child 2,600-yen (Regular ticket pricing 3,780-yen)

● Availability and Validity:
Pass can be purchased all-year.
Usage period will be valid for 3 days from start date.
Pass can be purchased a month in advanced from the start date (within ticket sales period only).

● Benefits:
By showing your Gurutto Pass….
*For IGR Lines, some facilities offer a special complimentary service if you present your Gurutto Pass.
▶ Check the IGR Official Website

● Ticket Purchase Locations:
IGR/Morioka Station, Ninohe Station, IGR Tourist, Sanriku Railway (Miyako and Kuji Stations)
The special pass can also be purchased at your nearest JTB, Kinki Nippon Tourist, View, and Big Holiday tour desks, shops, handling locations.
However, it may not be available for purchase depending on the season
▶ Click here for flyers and timetables


■ Inquiries
Passenger Services Department, Sanriku Railway Company
TEL.0193-52-8900
Reception hours: 9:00~18:00