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...
at all. Despite the drastic price increase, the new pass will still not allow pass holders to ride these two trains freely. However, with the new pass it will at least become possible
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.
Japan Rail Group, which offers the discountedJapan Rail Passto foreign visitors, announced a sharp price increase which will raise the price of a standard 7-day pass from the current JPY 29,650, to JPY 50,000 from October 2023. Thepress releasepublished on the JR East website on April 14...
Oct 2023 Price Increase Since October 2023, Japan Rail announced sharp price increases for all tickets. The prices are as follows: Regular Pass 7-Day Pass – JPY 29,650 to50,000(69% increase) 14-Day Pass – JPY 47,250 to80,000(69% increase) ...
Is a Japan Rail Pass Worth it? More Reading to Plan Your Japan Trip 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...
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 ...
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...
With the Japan Rail Pass existing as a means of both convenience and financial savings, it’s only natural to try and get it for the best deal possible! With these three helpful tips, soon-to-be-travelers to Japan can maximize their savings, especially given the upcoming price increase i...
To travel the length of the entire country, or travel either half twice (out and back) would cost roughly 67,000 yen when paying single fares, making a full country to by train barely cheaper than the price of the Japan Rail Pass at 60,450 Yen at current prices. However, once the ...