The Japan Rail Pass is a travel pass designed for international visitors to Japan. It gives you unlimited travel on most JR (Japan Railways) trains across the country for a fixed number of consecutive days.
You can choose a 7, 14, or 21-day pass, which makes it a great option if you plan to travel between multiple cities during your trip. To check prices and complete your purchase, please click here.
The Japan Rail Pass lets you travel across Japan using most services operated by JR (Japan Railways). You can use it on:
- All JR trains nationwide
- Shinkansen (bullet trains), except Nozomi and Mizuho services
- Major airport routes, including the Narita Express, Tokyo Monorail to Haneda Airport, and the Haruka Express to Kansai International Airport
- The JR Miyajima Ferry
- Selected JR local bus services
The pass does not cover subways, trams, private railway lines, or JR express buses. Travel on non-JR track sections is not included and may require an additional fare.
You can use the Japan Rail Pass if you are a foreign tourist visiting Japan under a Temporary Visitor status. You must carry your passport with you when using the pass.
After you buy the pass, you will receive a physical voucher by post. Once you arrive in Japan, you'll have to exchange this pass for a voucher at an official JR exchange office, usually located at major airports and train stations.
A step-by-step guide is included as a PDF in your confirmation email. Please check your email and follow the instructions provided.
The Japan Rail Pass is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. When you exchange it in Japan, you can choose a start date, either on the same day or up to 30 days later.
Once activated, your Japan Rail Pass is valid for 7, 14, or 21 consecutive calendar days, depending on the option you purchased. The pass remains valid until 23:59 on the final day.
Seat reservations are free when you use the Japan Rail Pass. You can make reservations at JR ticket offices and JR ticket machines.
Some trains, such as the Narita Express, require a seat reservation. Online seat reservations are available only for JR East services.
No. The Japan Rail Pass is valid only on JR-operated services and does not include subways or private railways.
When you exchange your voucher in Japan, you can choose when your pass should start.
Once the pass has been exchanged in Japan, it cannot be replaced or refunded.
If you think there is an issue with your delivery address, please contact our customer service team as soon as possible.
If your physical Japan Rail Pass has not arrived by post, please contact our customer service team.
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