The Japan Rail Pass
Posted on 2019年3月13日 (水) in Life
The Japan Rail Pass
"The Japan Rail Pass" is very cheap tickets for foriegn travelers, and is valid for all of JR railways, JR buses, and JR ferry boats.Railway means 鉄道 in Japanese, and ticket means 切符 in Japanese. So save money using the Japan rail pass for your trip and don't lose money such as "鉄"means iron but divides "金"(gold) and "失"(lose).
Price List of the Japan Rail Pass
2nd Class Seats | ||
Periods | Adult | Child |
7 days | 29,110 Yen | 14,550 Yen |
14 days | 46,390 Yen | 23,190 Yen |
21 days | 59,350 Yen | 29,670 Yen |
Cautions.
- You must show exchage or sales officers your passport with "Temporary Visitor" entry status stamp. Don't use se an automated Immigration gate in Japan.
- The JAPAN RAIL PASS cannot be used for travel on NOZOMI and MIZUHO trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines.
- You must change your exchange order (voucher) to the JR pass at the nearest Exchange Office before boading Japan Railways. Also you can buy the pass at Exchage and Sales Offices. Please find the nearest office by its map.
Examples of JR Ticket Prices for Japanese Travelers
The following Price List for 1 way and 1 adult person until Sep. 30, 2019Total price is discount 200 Yen at off season, and exta charge 200 Yen at on season. Please check the following section.
City - City (Train) | Distances | Normal Ticket | Express Ticket (Normal Season) | Totals |
Tokyo - Nagoya (Hikari) | 366.0 km | 6,260 Yen | 4,620 Yen | 10,880 Yen |
Tokyo - Kyoto (Hikari) | 513.6 km | 8,210 Yen | 5,390 Yen | 13,600 Yen |
Tokyo - Osaka (Hikari) | 552.6 km | 8,750 Yen | 5,390 Yen | 14,140 Yen |
Tokyo - Kanazawa | 450.5 km | 7,340Y en | 6,780 Yen | 14,120 Yen |
Tokyo - Niigata | 333.9 km | 5,620 Yen | 4,950 Yen | 10,570 Yen |
Tokyo - Sendai | 351.5 km | 5,940 Yen | 5,260 Yen | 11,200 Yen |
Tokyo - Morioka | 535.3 km | 8,420 Yen | 6,320 Yen | 14,740 Yen |
Tokyo - Aomori | 713.7 km | 10.150 Yen | 7,200 Yen | 17,350 Yen |
Tokyo - Hakodate | 862.5 km | 11,880 Yen | 11,130 Yen | 23,010 Yen |
Narita Airport Station - Osaka | 635.6 km | 9,610 Yen | 1,700 Yen 5,390 Yen | 16,900 Yen |
Narita Airport Station - Morioka | 614.5 km | 9,610 Yen | 1,700 Yen 6,320 Yen | 17,630 Yen |
Full Moon Green Pass for Married Couple
The green pass means that 1st class seat is valid for Japanese and foriengn travelers. But the following special conditions exist for buying the pass.- 2 married persons
- Period: from Oct. 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
- Normal pass: 88 years old combining ages of 2 persons
- Silver pass: 88 years old combining ages of 2 persons, and each person over 70 years old
- You can by the pass at major JR stations and travel vendors in Japan
Price List for 2 persons for round trip
1st Class Seats | ||
Periods | Normal Pass | Silver Pass |
5 days | 82,800Yen | 77,800Yen |
7 days | 102,750Yen | 97,750Yen |
12 days | 127,950Yen | 122,950Yen |
Prices of Reservation Seats by Colors
For details, please access Express Train Tickets in Japanese.Seat Resevation Fee | On Season | 500+200 Yen |
Normal Season | 500 Yen | |
Off Season | 500-200 Yen |
Calendar for Seat Reservation Fee by the above colors
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