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How far in advance can I make reservations

MerlynsMagic
MerlynsMagic
1 day ago
2 answers

Some travel blogs state that a traveler should make train ticket reservations well ahead of the trip. Is that possible when utilizing the JRpass? I’m particularly concerned about travel in Hokkaido during late November to early December. The lines that we want to use require reservations. I’m concerned about the itinerary falling apart because I didn’t make reservations early enough.

I’d appreciate knowledgeable guidance about how to proceed. We will be in Japan from mid-November to mid-December.
Thank you for your help!

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Daniel-san
19302 posts
1 day ago
Expert

Hi there,

Seat reservations open one month ahead of time, so this would be when seat reservations become possible.

Kind regards,
Daniel

MerlynsMagic
MerlynsMagic
2 posts
about 13 hours ago

Hi Daniel,
Thank you for responding. If I make reservations a month in advance, I won’t have the JR rail pass yet. Can I make reservations without the JR rail pass?

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Daniel-san
19302 posts
about 3 hours ago
Expert

Yes, you can also buy tickets with seat reservations starting 1 month ahead of time.


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