Complete Guide to the "Seishun 18 Ticket" for Summer 2025: How to Make the Most of the 3-Day Pass for 10,000 Yen and the 5-Day Pass for 12,050 Yen

The JR Group has announced the release of the "Seishun 18 Ticket" for the summer of 2025. This time, there will be two types available: a 3-day consecutive pass (10,000 yen) and the traditional 5-day consecutive pass (12,050 yen). The sales period is from July 4 to September 7, and the usage period is from July 19 to September 9. The new rules introduced in the winter of 2024, such as the restriction of one person per ticket and consecutive day usage, will continue. The break-even point is approximately 3,333 yen per day for the 3-day pass and about 2,410 yen for the 5-day pass. Calculating based on regular fares, such as a round trip from Tokyo to Nikko (3,204 yen) or Osaka to Okayama (5,060 yen), even a day trip can be cost-effective. Foreign travelers can purchase the ticket without showing a passport, but should pay attention to the Japanese instructions, such as the prohibition of Shinkansen use and allowance of automatic ticket gates. By combining it with the Hokkaido Shinkansen option ticket (4,650 yen), you can also use the Seikan route one way. This article provides a comprehensive guide on ticket details, the latest rules, break-even simulations, model routes, purchase procedures, and a Q&A for foreign travelers.