Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) 

A Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) is the most convenient and economical way to travel across Japan, especially when travelling long distance. Travelling by train is the ideal way to see Japan, and with trains that are comfortable, clean and easy to ride, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as you glide across the country.

 The JR Pass is a multi-use discounted ticket, valid for unlimited travel on JR national trains, including most Shinkansen bullet trains and the Narita Express. There are some restrictions on use, for example the JR Pass cannot be used for travel on NOZOMI and MIZUHO trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines.

Designed for foreign visitors who travel to Japan, the JR Pass gives you the flexibility to choose 7, 14 or 21 consecutive day tickets as well as choosing between an Ordinary Pass (economy) and Green Pass (first class). 

 All Blacks Tours have a limited number of JR Passes available for purchase until Wednesday 26 June 2019.

To buy a Japan Rail Pass, email us at [email protected] with your booking reference, preferred pass type (e.g. 7 Days, Ordinary Pass) and a copy of your passport if we don’t have this already.

Don’t forget your package includes a SUICA card preloaded with $30 NZD. A SUICA card is a prepaid smart card that allows you to use most public transport (metro, trains, buses, monorail) in Japan. It is perfect for travel around the metro areas of Tokyo and you can top up your card up often as you need.

Terms & Conditions:

Eligibility criteria

• JR passes are only available to foreign tourists entering Japan for sightseeing purposes on a “Temporary Visitor Visa” as stamped in their passport. Your passport must be presented when exchanging your order for a pass. The name on your exchange order must match the name on your passport; orders are non-transferrable

Validity

• The validity period of a Japan Rail Pass is the consecutive 7, 14, or 21 days beginning on the date the JR Pass is first used.
• You must redeem your Exchange Order for your Rail Pass within three months of the date of issue.
• Upon redemption, you must specify the date you wish to start using the pass. Once this is written on the pass, it cannot be changed.
• Although a Japan Rail Pass is valid for both non-reserved seats and reserved seats, seating is subject to availability.

Cancellation

• All sales are final.
• Once the pass is redeemed in Japan, the ticket in non-refundable and non-changeable.
• Neither an Exchange order nor a Japan Rail Pass can be reissued if lost or stolen.

For more information visit the official Japan Rail Pass website.