An incredible value Shinkansen round-trip service by JR East! For just 6,000 JRE Points (only 4,000 points with JRE BANK benefits), you get a random round-trip ticket within JR East’s Shinkansen network. The destination is randomly selected from 4 candidates by the system – a thrilling “gacha-style” travel experience!
For Tokyo→Shin-Aomori: Regular round-trip costs ~¥35,000. With Dokokani Byuuun, just 6,000 points (~¥6,000) – saving about 83%!
With JRE BANK‘s 2,000-point discount coupon, only 4,000 points – that’s about 89% off!
📊 Price Comparison: Dokokani Byuuun vs Regular Fares
| Destination | Regular Round-Trip | Dokokani Byuuun | +JRE BANK Benefit | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shin-Aomori (Farthest) | ~¥35,000 | 6,000pt | 4,000pt | ~89% |
| Akita | ~¥35,000 | 6,000pt | 4,000pt | ~89% |
| Sendai | ~¥22,000 | 6,000pt | 4,000pt | ~82% |
| Niigata | ~¥21,000 | 6,000pt | 4,000pt | ~81% |
| Annaka-Haruna (Nearest) | ~¥10,300 | 6,000pt | 4,000pt | ~61% |
✨ Why Choose Dokokani Byuuun?
Travel to Shin-Aomori (normally ~¥35,000 round-trip) for just 6,000 points – that’s less than 20% of the regular price!
Destination is randomly selected – like a gacha game! Perfect for travelers who love spontaneous adventures.
Officially permitted to make stopovers! If assigned Shin-Aomori, you can stop at Sendai or Morioka along the way.
Book for up to 6 people together. Each person can use their own points, or one person can pay for everyone.
🗾 Routes & Destinations (47 Stations)
📍 Departure Stations: Tokyo / Ueno / Omiya (Greater Tokyo) / Sendai / Morioka / Niigata / Nagano (Regional)
📋 Booking Steps (With Images)
- Register for JRE POINT (free) & accumulate 6,000+ points 👉 How to Earn JRE POINT
- Register for eki-net membership (free)
- Complete JRE POINT linking on eki-net
- Have a transportation IC card (Suica, PASMO, Kitaca, etc.) or Mobile Suica ready
Visit dokokani-eki-net.com and log in with your eki-net account
Select departure station, travel dates, time slots, and number of passengers
System randomly displays 4 destination candidates. Not satisfied? Click “Re-search” to get new options.
Happy with all 4 candidates? Enter passenger info and submit application.
After application, you’ll receive email notification of your final destination within 3 days. JR selects 1 from the 4 candidates.
After receiving confirmation, log into eki-net and link your Suica/PASMO IC card to the reservation.
Just tap your registered IC card at the gate – no ticket pickup needed! Super convenient.
⚠️ Important Notes
Once destination is confirmed, no changes to date, time, or destination allowed. Cancellation forfeits all points (fee = full amount). Only book dates you’re 100% sure about!
Apply between 21 to 6 days before departure. Maximum ~3 weeks advance booking means popular area accommodations may be limited.
During New Year, Golden Week, and Obon holidays, seat availability is low and candidate stations are scarce. Off-peak travel is recommended.
Children require the same points (6,000pt/5,000pt) – unlike regular tickets, there’s no half-price discount. Families should consider cost-effectiveness.
💡 Pro Tips
Final destination is randomly selected from 4, so make sure you’d enjoy ANY of them! Don’t apply hoping for just one specific station.
If assigned Shin-Aomori, you can stop at Sendai or Morioka. Choosing farther destinations means more stopover options!
Seats are first-come-first-served. Earlier booking = more candidate stations and better combinations.
Before applying, check hotel availability near all 4 candidates. You’ll only have ~1 week after confirmation – popular areas book fast!
“Osakini Tokudane Special” and “Otona no Kyujitsu Club Pass” periods have limited seats. Avoiding these times increases chances of good candidates.
❓ FAQ
Q: Can I choose my destination?
Not directly. However, you can re-search (~100 times/day) to increase chances of preferred candidates appearing. Final selection from the 4 is made randomly by JR.
Q: Can I make stopovers?
Yes! Officially allowed. However, unused segments become void – no re-boarding or refunds.
Q: Can I use limited-time points?
No. Only regular JRE POINT can be used, not limited-time points.
Q: Do I need to pick up tickets?
No! This uses the Shinkansen e-Ticket service. Just register your IC card to the reservation and tap through the gate on travel day.
Q: What’s the Green Car version?
Starting December 2025, “Dokokani Byuuun! Greeeen!” offers round-trip Green Car seats for 10,000 points (Tokyo/Ueno/Omiya departure only).
Q: What if my train is delayed or cancelled?
If due to JR East reasons, you can change to another train. Your points won’t be wasted.
💳 How to Earn JRE POINT
JRE POINT is JR East’s loyalty program. Main earning methods:
- Ride JR East trains with Suica (Mobile Suica offers 2% return!)
- Book Shinkansen/Express on eki-net (up to 5% return)
- Use VIEW Card for purchases
- Shop at JR East station buildings (Atre, Lumine, etc.)
- Shop online at JRE MALL
- Get sign-up bonus by opening JRE BANK
We’ve prepared a comprehensive guide covering everything from basics to advanced tips!
👉 View JRE POINT Complete Guide🏦 JRE BANK Benefits: Ride Shinkansen for 4000 Points!
Opening JRE BANK (partnered with Rakuten Bank) unlocks amazing JR East perks:
→ Only 4000pt for round-trip!
Up to 6-10 per year
Up to 4 per year
(Until April 30, 2026)
Dokokani Byuuun discount coupon assessment timing changes from 4 times/year → 2 times/year (March・September), but quantity doubles each time!
Example: Meeting “¥500K balance + VIEW Card auto-pay” condition: Previously 1 coupon/time → Now 2 coupons/time, still 4 total per year.
※For details, see JRE BANK Complete Guide
| Qualification | Discount Coupons/Assessment |
|---|---|
| Balance ¥500K+ & VIEW Card Auto-pay | 2 coupons (4/year) |
| Balance ¥500K+ & Salary Deposit | 4 coupons (8/year) |
| Balance ¥500K+ & Both Above | 6 coupons (12/year) |
We’ve prepared a comprehensive guide on maximizing JRE BANK benefits!
👉 View JRE BANK Complete Guide
✅ Sign-up Campaign: 5900pt
= Total: 7000 JRE POINT
7000 points – 2000 point discount coupon = Only 5000 points for one Shinkansen round-trip!
Equivalent to a free trip to Tohoku region!🎉
✈️ Real Experience: Ginzan Onsen for 4000 Points!
Traveled with 2 people, used JRE BANK discount coupons for just 8000 points (normally 12000 points) round-trip to Ginzan Onsen! Regular fare ~¥24,400/person, saved about 83%!
Departure: Ueno Station
4 Candidates: Oishida / Niigata / Kitakami / Shin-Aomori
Discount Used: JRE BANK 2000P Discount Coupon × 2
Actual Cost: 8,000 points (for 2 people, normally 12,000)
System selected “Oishida Station” from the 4 candidates!
Perfect for visiting the long-awaited Ginzan Onsen~
Departed from Ueno, just tapped Suica at the gate – no ticket needed!
~3 hours on Yamagata Shinkansen to Oishida, then bus to Ginzan Onsen.
🏔️ Open-air onsen in the snowy mountains was amazing!
🍲 Local specialty “Age-dofu” (fried tofu) was delicious!
📸 Taisho-era romantic hot spring town – every shot is picture-perfect!
| Regular Fare | ~¥48,800 |
| Dokokani Byuuun (No Discount) | 12,000pt |
| Actual Payment (JRE BANK Discount) | 8,000pt |
| Amount Saved | ~¥40,800 (83% OFF) |
Popular destinations like Ginzan Onsen have highly competitive accommodations! With Dokokani Byuuun’s max 3-week advance booking, you only have ~1 week after confirmation. Check hotel availability for all 4 candidates before applying, and book immediately once confirmed!
📌 Summary
- You love spontaneous travel and don’t mind random destinations
- You want to ride the Shinkansen at ultra-low prices
- Your JRE POINT is about to expire
- You want to discover Tohoku & Shinetsu regions
- You enjoy gacha-style surprise experiences
Open JRE BANK to get 7000 points sign-up bonus + 2000 point discount coupon
→ Only 4000 points for Shinkansen round-trip
→ Sign-up bonus alone covers two trips!
💡 Combined with JRE POINT Guide to quickly accumulate points, you can easily travel multiple times!