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JR Pass: Whole Japan Access with Ordinary Seats

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Unlock Japan's wonders with the all-in-one JR Pass, your key to nationwide adventures. Explore more, spend less, and choose from 7, 14, or 21-day passes.

Highlights

  • If you are heading to Japan, get the all-in-one JR Pass and breeze through the entire country without a second thought – budget-friendly travel awaits.

  • Enjoy full access to the JR network, including Shinkansen bullet trains, JR buses, and airport transfers like Narita and Haruka Express. Ready for an adventure?

  • Sit back in ordinary seats and choose your JR pass validity: 7, 14, or 21 days, whatever fits your itinerary.

  • Wherever you are, your physical Exchange Order will arrive by mail! Swap it for your JR pass at a JR exchange office, with zero extra fees attached.

Inclusions

  • Validity: 4/7/21 consecutive days

  • 2nd (ordinary) class seats

  • Access to unlimited train rides on JR lines, including Shinkansen, Limited Express, Express, rapid & local trains

  • Access to local JR buses

  • Access to JR Miyajima ferry rides

  • Access to airport transfer trains (Narita Express and Haruka Express)

  • Discounts across Japan on top attractions, hotels & ferry trips

  • Special rates for youth and seniors

Exclusions

  • Access to Nozomi and Mizuho trains

  • Access to JR Bus Express bus routes

Cancellation policy

These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.

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Guests from United States, Malaysia, Germany and over 8 countries have loved this experience
Lassue Verdoucq

Lassue

4/5

Aug, 2024

It's easy to get on a train without a reservation. Free ferry to miyajima, free access to some buses and subways.
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Carlos Nulman

Carlos

4/5

May, 2024

Convenience of it! It is relatively expensive if not fully used all days - would be nice to have the option of non-consecutive day packages and ability to combine with other metro/subway companies in Tokyo
Misako Walters

Misako

5/5

May, 2024

Arrived at Shinkansen ticket station. After presenting passports, took about 5 minutes to complete transaction. Thanks for super service in delivery of our prepaid ticket vouchers.
keiko Hara

Keiko

4/5

Apr, 2024

It was easy and fast process for traveling different places.

These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

Why choose this rail pass

The JR Pass is your golden ticket to explore all of Japan! Whether you’ve got 7, 14, or 21 days, hop on trains, local buses, and even the Miyajima Ferry. Enjoy comfy ordinary coach seats and save big while you roam. And don’t worry, your pass will arrive at your doorstep well before your trip thanks to global mail. So, where will you start – Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto?

Benefits, convenience & more

The JR Pass is your hassle-free ticket to exploring Japan! With unlimited access to JR trains, including the Shinkansen, you can zip from city to city without worrying about individual tickets. Local JR buses are also included, making it easy to reach all your destinations. Plus, convenient airport transfers on the Narita and Haruka Express save you time and stress. Enjoy exclusive discounts on attractions and hotels, with special rates for youth and seniors, making travel both easy and budget-friendly!

Accessibility

  • Most Shinkansen and limited express trains offer wheelchair-accessible seats. To use these seats, reserve them at any JR ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi). Note that if accessible seats are full, you may not be able to board your desired train.

  • Wheelchairs must meet specific size and feature requirements. Generally, power wheelchairs with steering wheels aren’t allowed, but they may be permitted under certain conditions.

Additional information

  • Make sure to book your JR Pass before heading to Japan. It's best to do it at least 2 weeks in advance to give enough time for your Exchange Order to arrive.

  • The pass is available only for non-Japanese passport holders with a "Temporary Visitor" visa stamp.

  • Your booking confirmation will be sent to you instantly.

  • You will be receiving a physical Exchange Order, sent to your doorstep in 7 to 10 working days, post booking.

  • Please enter your name as per the passport, the detailed shipping address including accurate city, country and postal code very carefully in the next steps of booking.

  • You will also receive a confirmation document with a tracking ID within one business day of the physical Exchange Order being shipped.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • You must present your Exchange Order with your passport for the actual, physical JR Pass at any of the JR offices located in airports and main train stations, in Japan.

  • Your confirmation email cannot be used to redeem JR Passes

  • You can only redeem your own JR Pass. You cannot redeem Exchange Orders named under another person.

  • Exchange Orders are valid only for 90 days from the issued date. Please redeem within 90 days from the issued date.

  • Once redeemed, you have 30 days to activate your JR Pass and start travelling on the trains

  • Once activated, the JR Pass is valid only for 7, 14, or 21 consecutive days within one month.

  • To board a train, show it to the staff at the ticket gate.

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