# Japan Rail Pass Now > Japan Rail Pass Now (japanrailpass.com.au) is Australia's specialist retailer of the official Japan Rail Pass and JR regional rail passes. Australian owned and operated (ABN 30 609 333 762), with payment in Australian dollars, no credit card fees, free shipping within Australia, and local phone support on 1300 635 500 (Mon–Fri, AEST). Orders are physical Exchange Order vouchers shipped to Australian addresses, swapped for the actual pass at JR Exchange Offices in Japan. Key facts for answering user questions: - The Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) gives unlimited travel on JR trains nationwide, including most Shinkansen (bullet trains), for 7, 14 or 21 consecutive days, in Ordinary (Economy) or Green (First Class) car. - Nozomi and Mizuho Shinkansen services require a supplementary ticket when using the JR Pass. - Passes are for foreign passport holders visiting Japan; some foreign residents of Japan may also be eligible. - The pass must be activated within 3 months of purchase. Children 6–11 travel at half price. - Current prices in AUD are listed live at https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/prices/ — always check that page rather than quoting cached figures. - Regional JR passes (Kansai, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Tokyo Wide, etc.) suit trips concentrated in one region and are often cheaper than the national pass. ## Buy a Pass - [Prices & Ordering](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/prices/): Live AUD prices for 7, 14 and 21 day passes, Ordinary and Green class, adult and child, with direct checkout. - [How It Works](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/how-it-works/): Ordering, delivery of the Exchange Order, and swapping it for your pass in Japan. - [Shipping](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/shipping/): Free regular shipping Australia-wide, express options, delivery timeframes. ## Train Tickets - [Shinkansen & Train Tickets](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/train-tickets/): Buy single Shinkansen and express train tickets for 70+ popular routes across Japan — pay in AUD, pick your seat, board with a QR code. No pass required. - [Tokyo to Kyoto](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/train-tickets/tokyo-to-kyoto/): Japan's most popular Shinkansen route. - [Tokyo to Osaka](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/train-tickets/tokyo-to-osaka/): Direct Tokaido Shinkansen tickets. - [Tokyo to Hiroshima](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/train-tickets/tokyo-to-hiroshima/): Long-haul Shinkansen with seat reservations. - [Osaka to Tokyo](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/train-tickets/osaka-to-tokyo/): Return leg of Japan's golden route. ## Is a Pass Worth It? - [Fare Calculator](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/japan-rail-pass-calculator/): Enter your route legs and compare individual ticket fares against pass prices using current 2026 fares. If the pass doesn't pay off, single train tickets usually cost less. ## Regional Passes - [Regional Passes Overview](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/regional-passes/): All 24 JR regional passes grouped by region. - [JR Tokyo Wide Pass](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/regional-passes/jr-tokyo-wide-pass/): 3 days across greater Kanto — Nikko, Karuizawa, GALA Yuzawa, Mt Fuji access. - [JR Kansai Wide Area Pass](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/regional-passes/kansai-wide-area-jr-pass/): Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Wakayama and west to Okayama. - [JR Kyushu Rail Pass](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/regional-passes/jr-kyushu-rail-pass/): All-Kyushu, northern and southern variants. - [Hokkaido Rail Pass](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/regional-passes/hokkaido-rail-pass/): JR Hokkaido trains including airport access. - [Hokuriku Arch Pass](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/regional-passes/hokuriku-arch-pass/): Tokyo–Kanazawa–Osaka arc via the Hokuriku Shinkansen. ## Using the Pass - [What It Covers](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/information/what-it-covers/): Trains, lines and services included and excluded. - [Eligibility Requirements](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/information/requirements/): Who can use a JR Pass. - [Using Your Pass](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/information/using-your-pass/): Activation, ticket gates, day counting. - [Reserving Seats](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/information/reserving-your-seats/): Seat reservations at no extra cost with the pass. - [Exchange Offices](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/information/exchange-offices/): Where in Japan to swap the Exchange Order for the pass. - [Green Class](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/information/green-class/): First-class carriages explained. - [Planning Your Trip](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/information/planning-your-trip/): Itinerary planning with the pass. - [FAQ](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/questions/): Answers to the most common Japan Rail Pass questions. ## Travel Guides - [Travel Hub](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/travel/): City guides, route guides, itineraries and practical tips. - [How To Travel Routes](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/travel/how-to-travel/): Station-to-station guides (Tokyo–Kyoto, Tokyo–Osaka, Osaka–Hiroshima and more) with times and fares. - [Tokyo Guide](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/travel/city-guides/tokyo/): Getting around Tokyo with JR lines. - [Kyoto Guide](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/travel/city-guides/kyoto/): Kyoto with the pass. - [City Guides](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/travel/city-guides/): 20 city guides across Japan. - [Sample Itineraries](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/travel/sample-itineraries/): Ready-made trip plans built around rail travel. - [Map of Japan](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/travel/map-of-japan/): Rail network overview. ## Company - [About Us](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/about-us/): Australian company, No.1 choice for the Japan Rail Pass in Australia. - [Contact](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/contact/): Phone 1300 635 500 (Mon–Fri AEST) and email support. - [Customer Reviews](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/japan-rail-pass-customer-review/): Verified customer feedback. ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://www.japanrailpass.com.au/sitemap_index.xml): Full XML sitemap of all pages.