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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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) ...
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...
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 ...
Does the Japan Rail Pass pay off? Before themassive price increaseof October 2023, the Japan Rail Pass would pay off easily for just a few long-distance rides. Now, however, the pass will be more expensive thanregular train ticketsorflightsfor most itineraries. It will pay off only for th...
Note: JR pass prices will increase in October 2023 making single ticket purchases look like an even better idea, unless you are planning a true Japan train adventureBottom Line: If you have a big train journey in mind and plan to travel at least the length of Japan in rides, or the ...