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JAPAN RAIL PASSJapan Rail Pass - When is a Japan Rail Pass value for money. Where and how to purchase Japan Rail Pass. Japan Rail Pass Restrictions.Japan Rail PassBy far the best option for visitors who plan to do a lot of travelling is the Japan Rail Pass, which allows unlimited travel on almost all JR trains, including all but the fastest class of Shinkansen, for a fixed period of either one, two or three weeks. (see also article on JR Pass Restrictions). When is a Japan Rail Pass Value for MoneyThere are two factors
in determining if a Japan Rail Pass is worth getting: comparative cost and
convenience. (see
pricing here)
The "Marginal - No"
recommendation is based on convenience out weighing cost. The cost of the
Japan Rail Pass may work less, but the difference may not be great. The
above comparison is based on "Second Class" adult pricing. With a Japan Rail Pass
you just show the pass at the station without needing to buy a ticket for
each day or trip. This of course assumes that you can use the Japan Rail
Pass on the service. Many trains within cities and between some cites are
run by other train companies and do not accept the Japan Rail Pass. Where to Purchase Japan Rail PassJapan
Rail Passes can only be purchased outside of
Japan.
You can purchase your Japan Rail Pass online here. Upon purchase, you are given a receipt, which can be exchanged
at Japan Rail Offices at most stations in Japan (including all of the stations
nearest to airports), for the Japan Rail Pass itself.
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