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Mini Rail & Ferry Pass H4 H1 Conditions of Transport 1. Eligible travelers (1) The KAGAWA Mini Rail & Ferry Pass (hereinafter Pass) is for the use of passengers who have passports issued by governments other than Japan and have Temporary Visitor status based on the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. (2) Valid only when used by the person whose name is printed on the special pass case. (Cannot be transferred.) 2. Validity (1) Valid on the following lines during the validity period: ① Non-reserved seats in regular cars on limited express, rapid, and local trains on the following lines of Shikoku Railway Company: Yosan Line between Takamatsu and Kan-onji, Kōtoku Line KAGAWA between Takamatsu and Hiketa, and Dosan Line between Tadotsu and Kotohira. ② All Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad Lines Mini Rail & Ferry Pass ③ Shodoshima Ferry passage between Takamatsu and Tonosho ④ Shodoshima Olive Bus line (2) Not valid on the following lines and trains: An Economical Pass to ① Sunrise Seto ② Shodoshima Ferry high speed boats, and passages other than between Takamatsu and Tonosho freely travel Kagawa by train ③ All bus lines except Shodoshima Olive Bus 3. Exchanging the order for KAGAWA Mini Rail & Ferry Pass (when the exchange order is purchased overseas) (1) You cannot board trains, busses or ferries using the exchange order. Exchange it for a Pass at one of the exchange locations below, in advance. *Depending on how busy the counter is, it may take a while to exchange your order, so allow for some time at the exchange location. (2) At the exchange location, fill out the provided application form and pass case and present your passport with your short-term visa stamp. KAGAWA <Exchange locations> Warp Takamatsu branch (Takamatsu Station JR Ticket Reservation Office after hours) or Warp Plaza at Sakaide Station (orders cannot be exchanged for Passes at Sakaide Station) (3) The exchange order must be exchanged for a Pass within three months of the date of purchase. 4. Using the Pass (1) When you first use the Pass, enter the ticket gate where there is an attendant available and receive a stamp on the designated column. (2) While using the Pass, always carry your passport with you and present it to attendants when asked. The Pass cannot be used without a passport. SHIKOKU (3) The Pass can only be used with the special ticket affixed to the pass case. It is not valid as a ticket or case alone, or when illegible due to soiling. 5. Changes (1) The Pass type and content of the exchange order cannot be changed. (2) The start date and Pass type cannot be changed. Please get a refund and purchase a new Pass. 6. Refunds (1) Refunds for ticket exchange orders may be requested within one year of the date of issue only at the location where the order was issued. A refund fee stipulated by the company that issued the order will be charged. (2) Refunds for Passes may be requested up to the day before the start date at the exchange location or the location where the Pass was purchased. A fee of 660 Japanese yen will be deducted from the amount refunded. (Note) Refund locations for credit card purchases in Japan are limited. 7. Loss / theft Exchange orders and Passes will not be reissued even in the event of loss or theft. 8. Delays or cancellations (1) The period of validity will not be extended even in the event of train delays or train cancellations. (2) Once you start using the Pass, refunds will not be issued even in the event of train delays or cancellations. (3) Additional expenses such as transportation expenses and accommodation fees due to these changes will also not be provided. 9. Terms of use (1) The terms of use of ticket exchange orders include the conditions stipulated by the sales outlet in addition to those of this usage guide. (2) Use of the Pass is subject to regulations concerning general conditions of passenger carriage as specified by each transport company as well as the laws of Japan. (3) In the case of a violation of transportation conditions of the Pass and conditions of passenger carriage specified by each carrier when using the Pass, it will be recovered as invalid, whereby you will be charged for a total of fares covering all boarding segments in addition to twice that amount as extra fares and charges. (4) If there is a discrepancy regarding the Conditions of Transport, the Japanese version is deemed accurate. < How to Purchase > (1) Overseas ① Purchase a ticket exchange order at one of the following partner offices: · Contracted travel agencies including JTB, Nippon Travel Agency, Kinki Nippon Tourist, Tobu TOP Tours, and JALPAK branches or agents Yosan Line Anpanman Train Kotoden · On all Hong Kong Express flights between Japan and Hong Kong · Shanghai Spring International Travel Services, Ltd. ② After arriving in Japan, exchange it for a Pass at the Warp Takamatsu branch (Takamatsu Station JR Ticket Reservation Office after hours) or Warp Plaza at Sakaide Station. · The selling price is calculated based on The BSR (bank selling rate) at the time of issue. lt will fluctuate according to the exchange rate. · The price in the local currency, the actual exchange rate and the date of issue are printed on the face of the exchange order. · The ticket exchange order is valid for three months from the date of purchase. · Child prices for the Pass apply to children aged 6 to 11 on the date that the exchange order was issued. (2) Japan · Purchase your Pass at the Warp Takamatsu branch (Takamatsu Station JR Ticket Reservation Office after hours) or Warp Plaza at Sakaide Station. · Child prices for the Pass apply to children aged 6 to 11 on the date that the Pass was sold. *Not all stations, trains, piers, ferries, or busses are barrier free, so there are cases where wheelchair access is not available. ■ Kagawa Prefecture Takamatsu Station Price 2-day Hours: 4:20AM - 11:00PM (Year round) Warp Takamatsu branch Hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM 10:00AM - 5:30PM on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 4,000yen Sakaide Station Warp Plaza Purchasing Overseas/ Purchase in Japan Hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM Children 2,000yen Saturday only 10:00AM - 2:00PM 3:00PM - 6:00PM (Closed on Sundays and holidays) Kotohira-gu Shrine Shodoshima Olive Park ※Children price apply to children between the age of 6 to 11. This information is as of March 2018 and subject to change without notice. Changes are not subject to refunds or other compensation. 2018.3 P1 P2 Takamatsu Takamatsu All over KAGAWA Shodoshima Shodoshima Shodoshima Ritsurin Garden Yashima Sanuki Udon Olive Park Angel Road Somen Shodoshima Transport services and routes that are covered by this Pass Uno JR conventional lines Tonosho Port Map of Kagawa’s Private railways Bus route Ferry route major sightseeing spots, Kojima Uno Port Sakate Port This Pass is valid for use on the JR Lines non-reserved seats in railroads, and ferry routes. regular cars on limited express, rapid and local trains. Takamatsu Takamatsu Port Sakaide Shodoshima Ferry Shido Shodoshima Olive Bus Yosan Line Marugame Utazu Kōtoku Line Anpanman Train Tadotsu Dosan Line Nagao Zentsūji Hiketa Takamatsu Airport Yosan Line KAGAWA Mini Rail & Ferry Pass Pricing Kotohira Kagawa Pref. Price 2-day Purchasing Overseas 4,000yen Purchase in Japan Children 2,000yen Dosan Line Kan-onji Kotoden ※Children price apply to children between the age of 6 to 11. Anpanman Train Kotohira Kotohira Marugame Takamatsu, Marugame All over KAGAWA All over KAGAWA Honetsuki-dori Kotohira-gu shrine Kompira Onsen Marugame Castle (chicken dish with bones) Olive beef Olive hamachi.
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