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It provides unlimited access<\/strong> to major Japan Railways trains<\/strong> and Shinkansen bullet trains<\/a> that connect main cities, like Tokyo Kyoto and Osaka, and take you to the country’s biggest and best attractions.<\/p>\n It also grants access to local trains\u00a0as well as other means of transportation to cover your travels around Japan.<\/p>\n Table of Contents<\/p> The JR Pass is available for 7, 14, and 21-day<\/strong> trips<\/a>. It’s only available for foreigners<\/strong> visiting Japan with a \u201cTemporary Visitor<\/a>\u201d stamp (or Japanese nationals<\/a> who have lived abroad for 10 years or more).<\/p>\n Once you have purchased your Japan Rail Pass, you’ll receive an exchange voucher by mail. <\/strong>You can receive the voucher at your home address or, alternatively, we can mail it to your hotel or most accommodation in Japan.<\/p>\n To use your JR Pass,<\/strong> you must validate and exchange your order for the actual pass once you arrive in Japan. This must be done a maximum of 90 days after your purchase.<\/p>\n A single ticket, huge savings.<\/p>\n <\/div>Buy your JR Pass<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n Once you arrive in Japan, you need to go to a JR Exchange Office<\/strong><\/a>, which can be easily found at airports and main train stations<\/strong>. Remember to bring your Japan Rail Pass voucher and your passport \u2014 they\u2019re needed for your pass to be activated.<\/p>\n Not sure which JR Exchange office is closest? Check the Japan Rail Pass guide that you receive along with your exchange order!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n At the office, you will fill out a form with your personal details and show your passport and entry stamp. When exchanging your voucher, you will <\/strong>choose a starting date<\/strong><\/a>, or first day of use, for your Japan Rail Pass.<\/p>\n The starting date does not have to be the same day as the exchange date. However, it has to be within 30 days of the date in which the exchange is made. <\/strong>Please keep in mind that the date cannot be altered once your JR Pass is activated.<\/p>\n Once it\u2019s validated, you\u2019ll be able to use your pass starting on the date you have chosen for the consecutive number of days for which your pass is valid.<\/p>\nHow does the JR Pass work?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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How to activate the JR Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n
How to use the JR Pass: Video guide<\/span><\/h2>\n