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Odakyu offers four different rail passes for the Izu Peninsula, the Ito Free Pass for eastern Izu, the Nishi Izu Free Pass for western Izu, the Naka Izu Free Pass for central Izu and the Minami Izu Free Pass for southern Izu. Each consists of:
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A round trip to the Izu Peninsula by Odakyu and JR local trains.
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Unlimited usage of local transport in one part of the Izu Peninsula.
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Discounted admission to selected tourist attractions.
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Odakyu Free Passes for the Izu Peninsula
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Ito Free Pass
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4,090 Yen
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Nishi Izu Free Pass
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6,670 Yen
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Naka Izu Free Pass
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5,250 Yen
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Minami Izu Free Pass
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8,930 Yen
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Reduced rates (50% off) apply for children aged 6-11.
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The map below shows the railway lines between Tokyo and the Izu Peninsula.
Validity
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Round trip:
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Ito Free Pass:
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The round trip is to be done by a non express train on the Odakyu Line to Odawara, a local train on the JR Tokaido Line from Odawara to Atami and a local train on the JR Ito Line from Atami to Ito.
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Nishi Izu Free Pass &
Naka Izu Free Pass:
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The round trip is to be done by a non express train on the Odakyu Line to Matsuda and a local train on the JR Gotemba Line from Matsuda to Numazu.
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Minami Izu Free Pass:
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The round trip is to be done by a non express train on the Odakyu Line to Odawara, a local train on the JR Tokaido Line from Odawara to Atami and a local JR/Izukyu train from Atami to Shimoda.
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Free Area:
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Ito Free Pass:
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Unlimited usage of Tokai buses in the Ito area.
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Nishi Izu Free Pass:
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Unlimited usage of local trains between Shuzenji, Mishima and Numazu, and Tokai and Izu Hakone buses in western Izu.
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Naka Izu Free Pass:
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Unlimited usage of local trains between Shuzenji, Mishima and Numazu, and Tokai and Izu Hakone buses in central Izu.
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Minami Izu Free Pass:
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Unlimited usage of Tokai buses in southern Izu.
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Other Conditions:
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Ito Free Pass:
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2 consecutive days
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Nishi Izu Free Pass:
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3 consecutive days
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Naka Izu Free Pass:
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3 consecutive days
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Minami Izu Free Pass:
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4 consecutive days
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Points of Sale
Major Odakyu railway stations, such as Shinjuku Station in central Tokyo.
Assessment
These free passes are significantly (25-40%) more expensive than regular roundtrip tickets into the respective free areas. In other words, their purchase is only justified if you are planning on making use of the local transportation in the free area.
Alternative Train Tickets
JR (Japan Railways) is offering two, more expensive free passes for the Izu Peninsula, the Izu Free Q Kippu (for all of Izu) and the Odoriko Minami Izu Free Kippu (for southern Izu). Both provide faster and more convenient access to Izu than the Odakyu free passes.
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