Once at a JR office, you will be asked to show your passport (the JR staff will look for the) and your Japan Rail voucher (exchange order). After your personal data has been verified,you will be asked to select theactivation dateof your pass. This can beup to 30 days following the...
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Halloween continues to grow in popularity in Japan. It burst onto the scene in 2000 whenTokyo Disneylandhosted its first Halloween event. It was a triumph and other theme parks followed suit. Now Halloween isone of the biggest events on the calendar,held, of course, October 31. However, Ha...
BusBud also has plenty of options in Asia, too. And if you're in Japan, check out the Japan Rail Pass which can save you money on long and short distance train rides. Australia and New Zealand also have plenty of bus options, although the trains are somewhat limited. BusBud and 12go...
You’ve got a voucher for your Japan Rail Pass. Great! But where and how can you validate / receive the pass? Midori-no-madoguchi Bring your voucher to a JR (Japan Railroad Company) counter located at major JR train stations called Midori-no Madoguchi, which literally means “Green Count...
If you're planning to head to Nikko, consider checking out theNIKKO PASS.It’s a single pass that gives you unlimited rides on majority of the trains and buses in the area, giving you a fuss-free commute throughout Nikko. Plus, you get to enjoy special discounts from several shops in ...
Learning about where to buy the Japan Rail Pass is half the battle. The next step is knowing how to use it once you’re in the country. Once you have the JR pass you can use it on any transport associated with Japan Rail (identified by the big green JR sign). This includes all JR...
Turo– A car rental app that enables you to rent cars for short periods of time from locals. Japan Rail Pass– A budget-friendly train pass exclusively for Japan. Comes in 7, 14, and 21-day passes. Discover Cars– A comprehensive rental car aggregator for destinations all around the globe...
Staying close to it will save you money, time, and energy. If you have aJapan Rail Pass, you can take any train on the JR Yamanote Line for free (it is included in the JR Pass). However, as long as your hotel is close to a metro/subway station, you’ll have easy access to an...
Be sure to check out the Japan Rail Pass if you’ll be traveling around the country. It comes in 7-, 14-, and 21-day passes and can save you a ton of money! Want More Information on Tokyo? Be sure to visit my robust destination guide on Tokyo for even more planning tips! WAN...