The JR Pass offers international visitors to Japan unlimited, discounted travel on the JR Railway, selected buses and selected ferries. The JR Pass can also be used for discounted accommodation at JR-affiliated hotels!

This really depends on how much extensive travel you plan on doing. We always recommend doing your homework to see if the JR Pass is worthwhile for your trip. You can download our Free Ultimate Guide eBook which has exclusive content around "Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It?"

When you arrange to purchase your pass from Japan Rail Pass Now, you’ll receive an exchange order voucher in the mail. When you arrive in Japan you simply take your voucher and your passport to a JR exchange office to redeem your JR pass.

Anyone who is a temporary visitor to Japan is eligible for a JR Pass.

While it may seem like a big investment on first glance, prices are significantly cheaper than locals pay for comparable train travel in Japan. We suggest using our planning section of the website to see if the Japan Rail Pass will be economical for your trip.

The validity of a 7, 14 or 21 day JR Pass is based on calendar days (midnight to midnight), rather than 24 hour periods. For example, if you start using your pass at 2pm on day 1, it will expire at 11.59pm on day 7, rather than 2pm on day 8. If you happen to [...]