Information on getting a rail pass.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5
Here's How:
- Make sure you are eligible for the pass.
- The conditions are the following: If you are visiting Japan for temporary sightseeing (less than 90 days). If you are a Japanese national who lives permanently in a foreign country.
- You should purchase an exchange order before entering Japan. Japanese travel agencies overseas sell the orders. Ask travel agencies in your area where you can get the order.
- The price is fixed in Japanese yen, so your price depends on the yen rate on the day of purchase.
- When you arrive in Japan, go to a Japan Rail Pass exchange office or a Travel Service Center located in major JR stations or airports.
- Show your passport and the exchange order.
- Tell them the day you want to start your travels.
- Receive your pass with expiration date indicated.
- You can use JR trains, JR ferries, and JR buses with your pass. Enjoy your trip!
Tips:
- After you enter Japan, you can't buy the pass, so make sure to purchase before your trip to Japan.
- You need to start your trip within 3 month after the purchase of the exchange order.
- If you purchased an ordinary-type Japanese Rail Pass (not the green type), you can't use the green cars (first class) without additional charges.
