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  • getting multiple different passesDorohedro

    I am going to japan for a month and plan on getting train passes for the full time that I am ther...
    about 1 month ago
    1 answer
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    about 1 month

  • should we buy 7 day shinkansen pass?susieQ

    Hello, We plan to travel by rail 7 days from Tokyo to Kyoto then Kyoto to Osaka then Osaka to Oka...
    about 1 month ago
    1 answer
    720 views
    about 1 month

  • I meant to purchase the green car but made a mistake[email protected]

    I wanted to buy the more luxury (?) green pass but accidentally bought the cheaper one. I will be...
    about 1 month ago
    1 answer
    701 views
    about 1 month

  • What pass should I buy andrea_liz

    hi, I'm going to Nagoya, Osaka & Tokyo on Nov 2-10th 2025. Can you tell me what pass should I...
    about 1 month ago
    1 answer
    1122 views
    about 1 month

  • Shinjuku to Kyotonatalieh46

    hello, Will our JR pass cover JR Yamanote train from Shinjuku to Kyoto?
    about 1 month ago
    1 answer
    863 views
    about 1 month

  • How do I add my JR Pass to the Smart EX app?heavypen

    I've purchased the pass - plan to pick it up in two weeks at Haneda. I'm looking for documenation...
    about 1 month ago
    1 answer
    950 views
    about 1 month

  • What is the best Rail pass?neolea04

    Dear Friends, Please help me find the best rail pass with my itinerary Dec 20: Tokyo to Magome D...
    about 1 month ago
    1 answer
    962 views
    about 1 month

  • Rail pass for south on JapanMichael07

    Hi Im travelling for 3 weeks in Japan and wondering if I should get a whole country or a regiona...
    about 1 month ago
    1 answer
    822 views
    about 1 month

  • 14-day Pass or 7-day Hokuriku Arch PassIG

    Dear Daniel-san I'm pondering whether to get a 14-day rail pass (for 2 adults) for our trip, or ...
    about 1 month ago
    1 answer
    851 views
    about 1 month

  • JR pass or reserved seat ticket Rimririm

    Hello, I would like to ask about the correct way of using my jr pass, in this case i purchased re...
    about 2 months ago
    1 answer
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    5 days

  • buying and usingEunice LaGa

    I'm traveling to Japan in September — how early should I buy the JR Pass? I’ll be in Japan for 10...
    about 2 months ago
    1 answer
    1081 views
    about 2 months

  • Advice on 21-day pass or individual tickets and other questionsCassia

    Hello Daniel-san, We are four adults coming to Japan in July with the proposed itinerary below. I...
    about 2 months ago
    3 answers
    1109 views
    about 1 month

  • Regional pass and online seat reservations [email protected]

    Hi. I bought the Kansia Hiroshima pass and got the codes in my email. How do I go about reserving...
    about 2 months ago
    1 answer
    1073 views
    about 2 months

  • Activate Meet & Greet at Train Station?MaddyC

    Good day, I want to purchase Meet & Greet but would prefer to activate the passes three days...
    about 2 months ago
    3 answers
    1048 views
    about 2 months

  • JRPASS CAlculator how to usesarahzen

    Hi, daniel-san, 1 Tokyo× 360 km 2h 45min 2 Yamagata× 88 km 1h 11min 3 Fukushima - Fukushim...
    about 2 months ago
    3 answers
    1398 views
    about 1 month

  • Green Carluciamalaga

    Hi, If I buy the standard JR Pass (not the Green JR Pass) can I pay a supplement and upgrade to ...
    about 2 months ago
    2 answers
    835 views
    about 2 months

  • Christina ChristinaM

    Hi, My son and girlfriend are planning on spending 7 days travelling from Tokyo to Kyushu. They'...
    about 2 months ago
    1 answer
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    about 2 months

  • Whoops![email protected]

    Hi, I have just realised that I have overlooked the fact that I can’t buy a JR pass from a statio...
    about 2 months ago
    1 answer
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    about 2 months

  • How to use JR passJBremner

    Disembarking from cruise in Tokyo on Nov 3. Want to travel on Nov 3 to HIroshima by bullet train....
    about 2 months ago
    1 answer
    1003 views
    about 2 months

  • Multiple periods in one bookingJoostwagemakers

    Hi, We will be travelling in Japan in July and August with our family. My daughter is turning 12 ...
    about 2 months ago
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    about 2 months

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