Train Passes

JR Pass: Whole Japan Access with Ordinary Seats

Unlock Japan's wonders with the all-in-one JR Pass, your key to nationwide adventures. Explore more, spend less, and choose from 7, 14, or 21-day passes.

If you are heading to Japan, get the all-in-one JR Pass and breeze through the entire country without a second thought – budget-friendly travel awaits.

Enjoy full access to the JR network, including Shinkansen bullet trains, JR buses, and airport transfers like Narita and Haruka Express. Ready for an adventure?

Sit back in ordinary seats and choose your JR pass validity: 7, 14, or 21 days, whatever fits your itinerary.

Wherever you are, your physical Exchange Order will arrive by mail! Swap it for your JR pass at a JR exchange office, with zero extra fees attached.

Validity: 4/7/21 consecutive days

2nd (ordinary) class seats

Access to unlimited train rides on JR lines, including Shinkansen, Limited Express, Express, rapid & local trains

Access to local JR buses

Access to JR Miyajima ferry rides

Access to airport transfer trains (Narita Express and Haruka Express)

Discounts across Japan on top attractions, hotels & ferry trips

Special rates for youth and seniors

Get full rail network details and route maps here

Access to Nozomi and Mizuho trains

Access to JR Bus Express bus routes

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Nicholas T
Couple
Verified booking
May 2025
It was easy to use and reliable in its delivery.
James F
Group
Verified booking
Apr 2025
We are currently in Japan and the only issue we had was receiving our passes before we departed. It seems that the service was having issues with communicating back to us. But we did finally receive them before the trip.
Apr 2025
Exchanging the voucher was simple. Staff were kind, trains spotless. Made exploring Japan’s countryside easy and relaxing.
Apr 2025
Wish there were more Hikari services on some routes, but we managed fine. Definitely book seats early for popular trains.
Apr 2025
Best investment we made for our trip. Fast trains, reliable service, and overall amazing experience. Definitely getting one again next time.

Why choose this rail pass

The JR Pass is your golden ticket to explore all of Japan! Whether you’ve got 7, 14, or 21 days, hop on trains, local buses, and even the Miyajima Ferry. Enjoy comfy ordinary coach seats and save big while you roam. And don’t worry, your pass will arrive at your doorstep well before your trip thanks to global mail. So, where will you start – Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto?

Benefits, convenience & more

The JR Pass is your hassle-free ticket to exploring Japan! With unlimited access to JR trains, including the Shinkansen, you can zip from city to city without worrying about individual tickets. Local JR buses are also included, making it easy to reach all your destinations. Plus, convenient airport transfers on the Narita and Haruka Express save you time and stress. Enjoy exclusive discounts on attractions and hotels, with special rates for youth and seniors, making travel both easy and budget-friendly!

Accessibility

Most Shinkansen and limited express trains offer wheelchair-accessible seats. To use these seats, reserve them at any JR ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi). Note that if accessible seats are full, you may not be able to board your desired train.

Wheelchairs must meet specific size and feature requirements. Generally, power wheelchairs with steering wheels aren’t allowed, but they may be permitted under certain conditions.

Additional information

Make sure to book your JR Pass before heading to Japan. It's best to do it at least 2 weeks in advance to give enough time for your Exchange Order to arrive.

The pass is available only for non-Japanese passport holders with a "Temporary Visitor" visa stamp.

Your booking confirmation will be sent to you instantly.

You will be receiving a physical Exchange Order, sent to your doorstep in 7 to 10 working days, post booking.

Please enter your name as per the passport, the detailed shipping address including accurate city, country and postal code very carefully in the next steps of booking.

You will also receive a confirmation document with a tracking ID within one business day of the physical Exchange Order being shipped.

Ticket Redemption Point

You must present your Exchange Order with your passport for the actual, physical JR Pass at any of the JR offices located in airports and main train stations, in Japan.

Your confirmation email cannot be used to redeem JR Passes

You can only redeem your own JR Pass. You cannot redeem Exchange Orders named under another person.

Exchange Orders are valid only for 90 days from the issued date. Please redeem within 90 days from the issued date.

Once redeemed, you have 30 days to activate your JR Pass and start travelling on the trains

Once activated, the JR Pass is valid only for 7, 14, or 21 consecutive days within one month.

To board a train, show it to the staff at the ticket gate.