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Non Japanese nationals only eligible for this product.
This pass is great because...
- It’s the best way to discover Japan and it’s valid on most Japanese “Bullet Trains”
- It’s cheaper than two Point to Point tickets
- You can enjoy unlimited train travel within validity of this pass and the freedom to hop-on/hop-off
Experience the adventure of train travel
Japan is a fascinating
mix of ancient cultures and cutting edge technology, a country steeped in
tradition and culture where colourful shrines sit happily alongside vibrant
mega-cities. Visiting Japan is an experience to savor and there's no better way
to do that than with a Japan Rail Pass.
What Is a Japan Rail
Pass?
Japan Rail Passes are
exclusively for tourists; you can't buy one from within the country, so it must
be booked before you make you trip. You will be sent a voucher called an
‘exchange order’ and once in Japan, you validate this voucher at a Japan
Railways travel centre (at most major rail stations and airports) and at that
point you choose the date you want your pass to start from.
A Japan Rail Pass can
be valid for 7, 14 or 21 consecutive days, and it allows for unlimited travel
during that period on most of Japan Railways' extensive network, including the
world famous bullet trains.
Interestingly, Japan
Rail Passes are also valid for affiliated buses and ferries, so if you plan to
travel extensively across Japan this pass offers excellent value for money.
You can choose from a
Green Pass (first class) or an Ordinary Japan Rail Pass – first class travel in
Japan is usually quieter and less busy, but ordinary train travel is always
fast, clean and super-efficient in any case.
What Are the Trains
Like?
All long distance
trains in Japan have comfortable seats, which can be reclined and can also be
turned around to face in the opposite direction; useful if you are travelling
in a group.
The Shinkansen, or
bullet trains, really are incredibly fast – although there are different types
of bullet train services, some of which are speedier than others. Again, the
trains themselves are comfortable, with plenty of leg room, and onboard vending
machines and drinks trolleys.
Rail travel is the perfect way to see
Japan. Get started on your Japanese adventure today!
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