Central Nippon Expressway Pass

Important Notice

Holiday discounts do not apply until October 31st: Expressway 4 companies (NEXCO 3 companies and HSBE In) and Miyagi Prefecture Highway Corporation, infection of the new coronavirus Large of the order to prevent Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism received a request from, until October 31, 2021, holiday discount Even if you pass on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays that are the target days of, the holiday discount will not be applied.

For details, please refer to "We will extend the exemption from holiday discounts until October 31, 2021" (announced on September 28, 2021).

Central Nippon Expressway Pass

◆Regular Maintenance Notice◆ We will be performing regular web maintenance on the second Tuesday of every Month from 12:00AM to 2:00AM. Please note that this page will not be available during that time.

！【Customer Notice】 We stopped accepting Expressway Pass(JEP&CEP) applications！

To prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection, Japanese government has declared a state of emergency. According to the government's new policy, we stopped accepting Expressway Pass(JEP&CEP) applications.

Resumption of our Expressway Pass will be announced on our website.

※In addition, if you have already made a reservation in advance, the pass would be still available for use.

Safety Tips (Please read the following information carefully, when you apply for CEP.)
https://hayatabi.c-nexco.co.jp/page/?id=94
Handling Expressway Emergencies & Breakdowns
https://www.c-nexco.co.jp/en/safety/justincase/
Snow & Winter Driving Guide
For the “winter tires”, Please contact each Rent-A-Car shop when you have questions.
https://www.c-nexco.co.jp/en/special/snow/
National Forecast and Current Conditions
https://www.jnto.go.jp/weather/eng/index.php
Traffic Rules in Japan (For All Those Driving a Motor Vehicle in Japan)
Provided by JAF（Japan Automobile Federation）
https://english.jaf.or.jp/safe-driving/traffic-rules-in-japan

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes(World Heritage Site)

The Central Nippon Expressway Pass (CEP) offers visitors a way to use the expressways in Central Japan at an inexpensive flat rate. By using an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system card provided by authorized rental vehicle companies, you will be able to pay expressway tolls without having to stop at tollgates. The CEP can also be used for expressways that are outside the designated area but require surcharges.

: Having a non-Japanese passport or, in the case of Japanese citizens, having permanent residence in another country

Having a driver’s license that is valid in Japan