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With the aim of promoting tourism in the Tohoku region, NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office (Miyagino Ward, Sendai City) and Miyagi Prefectural Road Public Corporation (Aoba Ward, Sendai City) will begin accepting applications for the "Tohoku Tourism Free Pass," which will be available from 2024, and will allow unlimited use of Expressway in six Tohoku prefectures for up to three days at a fixed price (limited to ETC-equipped standard cars, light vehicles, etc.).
This product was first sold in 2012 with the aim of supporting the recovery of tourism in the Tohoku region, and has been very well received.

In addition, we will review the 2-day plan so that it can be used on weekdays instead of limited use on holidays.

Why not take this opportunity to visit the many sightseeing spots on Expressway and experience the charm of the Tohoku region each season.

• We are also currently offering this service for applications and start of use up until 2024, so please feel free to take advantage of this offer.

■ Points of this product!

You can get on and off the Expressway in the Tohoku region for a fixed amount, which is a great deal!

In addition to the "Tohoku 6 prefecture tour plan", "Tohoku tour plan", and "Tohoku tour plan" tailored to your itinerary, for customers departing from the Tokyo metropolitan area, "Tohoku 6 prefecture tour plan" We have prepared ``Plans'' and ``Departures and arrivals in the Tokyo metropolitan area + Tohoku and Tohoku tour plans''. This product allows you to freely ride on and off Expressway in the Tohoku region for a fixed price.

1. 1. Target section, each plan, usage period

Target section

• The detailed section is​ ​Attachment-1 [PDF: 283KB]​ ​or​ ​Attachment-2 [PDF: 269KB]​ ​Please refer to the.

• Tohoku 6 prefecture tour plan
  Free to get on and off the Expressway in 6 prefectures of Tohoku (Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Miyagi, Yamagata, Fukushima) for a fixed amount
• Northern Tohoku tour plan
  Free rides on some Expressway in Aomori, Akita, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures for a fixed fee
• South Tohoku tour plan
  Free to get on and off the Expressway in Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures for a fixed amount
• Departing from and arriving in the Tokyo metropolitan area + Tohoku 6 prefecture tour plan
  For a fixed price, you can enjoy one round trip from the Tokyo metropolitan area to six prefectures in Tohoku, and unlimited rides on Expressway in six prefectures in Tohoku.
• Tokyo Metropolitan Area + South Tohoku Tour Plan
  One round trip from the Tokyo metropolitan area to South Tohoku for a fixed amount, and you can get on and off the Expressway in Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures freely.

Each plan (selling price / target model)

• For information on the sales prices of each plan that will be available for use by March 31 2024, please check NEXCO EAST website "DraPla."

Usage period (available date)

From 2024 (excluding Golden Week, Obon, Silver Week, and New Year's holidays)

Tohoku Sightseeing Free Pass Usage Date Calendar

• The colored part of the calendar is the available date.
• If your start date falls on the light blue coloring day, you can use it for up to 3 days.
• If your start date falls on the pink day, you can use it for up to 2 days.
• If the date highlighted in yellow is the first day of use, it can only be used for one day.
• March 30, 2025 can be used for 3 days until April 1, 2025.
• March 31, 2025 can be used for 3 days until April 2, 2025.

2. Special benefits

We offer special benefits such as discount services at various tourist facilities, accommodation facilities, and rental car companies in the six Tohoku prefectures, as well as survey gifts. For details, please check NEXCO EAST homepage "DraPla".

• To use the complimentary benefits, tap the URL of the complimentary ticket displayed in the "application completion email" sent after the application is completed and present the complimentary ticket, or print out the complimentary ticket. Please present it and let us know that you would like to use the benefits.
• Please contact NEXCO EAST Expressway Regional Head Office if there are any organizations or companies that can carry out PR etc. in cooperation with this product.
  • NEXCO東日本東北支社　
    TEL　022-395-4002
    （受付時間／平日9:00～17:30）

3. 3. How to apply

Four. Customer inquiries