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...
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) 21-Day Pass – JPY 60,450 to100,000(...
The JR pass price is higher when you buy the pass in Japan, so it’s a much better deal to buy the pass online in advance. Currently (December 2022) the Japan Rail pass prices are approx.€ 207 for 1 week, € 330 for 2 weeks, and €422 for 3 weeksif you buy your Japan Rail ...
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...
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...
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 trav...
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...
according to inflation calculators recommended by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Bank of England, prices would have increased in the US and the UK about 33% from 2012 to 2023. If you go back to 1998 (the earliest example I have of a JR Pass) the increase is roughly in line wi...
Apr. 24, 202301:04 pm JST 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...
All Japan Rail Passes offer incredible coverage across the country, but with the price increase in 2023, they’re just not the same value-for-money that they used to be. That’s not to say they aren’t worth it — they still can be if you make the most of them. Read more about...