From October 1, 2023, the cost of theJapan Rail Passwill increase by around 70%, turning the pass into a much less attractive product than it currently is. On July 26, more details about the changes to the pass were released by the JR Group. Apart from the cost increase, the pass wi...
Update: Japan Rail Pass Price Increase The cost of the Japan Rail Pass increased significantly (around 70%) in October 2023. Unfortunately, this means that for most visitors, the Japan Rail Pass no longer saves you money. This is such a shame as I absolutely love the convenience of travelli...
The Japan Rail Pass, a popular and cost-effective way for foreign tourists to explore Japan by train, is set to experience a significantprice increase starting October 2023. Below, we explain the reasons for why Japan Railways is increasing the price of theJR Pass. We also provide a comparis...
The Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) is a cost-efficient 7-day, 14-day, or 21-day travel pass available exclusively for foreign visitors to Japan. Learn about the features of the JR Pass and how to buy it, along with restrictions and price information.
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A Japan Rail Pass can save money over point-to-point tickets even for one long-distance round trip. A significant Japan Rail Pass price rise in October 2023 means it's no longer a foregone conclusion, but here are some comparisons after the pass price increase: A 7-day Japan Rail Pass ...
More information about the price increase and other changes can be found here. 1. Book your pass before arriving in Japan! As of 2019, the Japan Rail Pass has been available to purchase directly from JR upon arriving in Japan. For those who are a bit on-the-fence on whether they w...
The Japan Rail Pass: The Green Pass Versus the Ordinary PassWhen purchasing a JR Rail Pass, you must decide between a Green Car pass and an ordinary car pass. In terms of cost, for an adult, Green Car passes cost around 30% more than ordinary car passes, and this holds true for the...
Posted in: Massive price increase announced for Japan Rail Pass; cost to jump by up to 77% See in context Even at the old price I had to do my due diligence. Unless I was travelling long distances or doing multiple daytrip commutes it wasn't always worthwhile. Even on trips of 25 ...
Since the Japan Rail Pass price increase in October 2023, it’s not guaranteed that the pass will be worth the money.1 For example, if you’re only visiting Tokyo and don’t have any out of the city day trips planned, there’s little value in purchasing a JR Pass. If your itinerary...