JR / JR Group

JR ticket handling [Midori no Madoguchi]

Hongo Travel Center is a "Green Window"

You can purchase JR tickets (rail tickets, Shinkansen tickets, etc.) on campus, so you don't have to go to the station!

Note: There are some tickets that cannot be handled, such as tickets reserved through "Eki-net"

Those using public funds can apply by fax or email!

If you wish to apply by fax, please send the application form below.
FAX: 03-3813-5104
Domestic Travel Counter Email

*If you are sending an email, please fill in the number of people traveling, date, train name, section, type of facilities, seat preference, etc.

Good to know! JR ticket discount information

Student Discount Certificate (School Student Passenger Fare Discount Certificate)
Students can get a 20% discount on fares (tickets) by using a "Student Discount Certificate"!
*Student Discount Certificates can be issued at the administrative office of your faculty or graduate school or at a certificate issuing machine.
For long distances,
buy a round trip ticket! If the distance is over 601 km and the round trip is the same, buy a round trip ticket! You
get a 10% discount for each one-way trip. Combine with the student discount for a total discount of 2.8%!
*Please note that the validity period of the ticket varies depending on the distance.
You can purchase JR East special tickets such as the

JR application form for fax only

JR group tickets

If you are traveling with 8 students and 1 supervisor using JR, a group ticket is a great deal!

If eight students and one chaperone (faculty or staff member) travel together, the fare (ride ticket portion) will be half price!
The chaperone will receive a 30% discount.

How to apply

Fill out the necessary information on the "Group Travel Application Form" available at the Travel Center
Please apply at the university office to have the university's official seal affixed to your application form
(Guideline: Approximately 3 weeks before departure)
Depending on the affiliation of the group members, the contact point will be the respective faculty/graduate school office or the Student Support Division at headquarters
The application documents to be submitted to the university office are listed here
University of Tokyo Student Transportation Discounts
Receive a "Group Travel Application Form" with the university's official seal and submit it to the Travel Center
(between 9 months and 14 days before departure).
Once submitted, you will receive a response to your application within 3-4 days
The number of people will be confirmed and tickets will be issued approximately 14 days before departure
Tickets will arrive in about 3-4 days after they are issued. Once they arrive, you will be asked to pay and we will hand them over to you

For customers considering using the JR Student Group Ticket