The Japan Rail Pass, a popular and cost-effective way for foreign tourists to explore Japan by train, is set to experience a significant price increase starting October 2023.
Below, we explain the reasons for why Japan Railways is increasing the price of the JR Pass. We also provide a comparison table of current and new prices, and offer tips on how to secure passes at the current price before October.
Everyone wants to get the most out of the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) and make organizing a Japanese adventure a simple and stress-free experience. Thankfully, there is an app designed to be a Japan trip planner.
Japan Travel by NAVITIME — Japan’s leading travel app — provides valuable information and tools to help you navigate your way around the country.
When planning a trip to Japan, make sure you know if there are any travel restrictions in place and any entry requirements you need to follow.
Japan has now completely removed all COVID-19 entry restrictions. Immigration rules have returned to normal from May 8, 2023.
Gala Yuzawa is one of the most popular ski and snowboarding resorts in Japan. This is partly because it’s the easiest to reach from Tokyo with its convenient bullet train access.
Located in Niigata Prefecture, Gala Yuzawa is known for its heavy snowfall and excellent powder snow. It’s a great destination if you want to ski or snowboard while in Japan in the winter.
Traveling around Japan using Shinkansen bullet trains is an absolute pleasure. They’re comfortable, convenient, luxurious, and above all, super-fast! However, at first, it can be difficult to know where and how to buy Shinkansen tickets.
Everyone wants to get the best value tickets possible, but without doing extensive research it can be tricky. This guide to Shinkansen tickets will explain the different types, where to buy them from, how to use them, and how you can save money by getting the best-value tickets.
Holidays in Japan are unique, spectacular occasions that visitors, as well as locals, can enjoy. However, they are also very busy times of the year. So, travelers should expect crowds on Japan’s transportation system and higher accommodation prices.
