Is it cheaper to buy a JR Pass in Japan?

Buying your JR Pass in Japan will cost you 10-20% more than buying it online before your trip.

Is it worth it to buy a JR Pass?

Traveling around Japan is normally expensive, but you can make huge savings using a JR Pass. It is a cost-effective way of getting around Japan though you need to order one before you arrive in Japan.

When should I buy my JR pass?

Because the validity period of the JR Pass is 90 days we will pause the delivery and issue of your Exchange Order until a month before your trip, so you can buy your Japan Rail Pass with the advance you want.

Standard

Green Pass First Class

7 DaysAdult

14 daysAdult

21 daysAdult

See prices for children ( ages 6 - 11 )

Japan Rail Pass price

Q: How much does a child's pass cost?

There is a child's pass (children discount) available for children aged from 6 to 11 years that costs half the price of an adult pass. Children under 6 years ride free but without seat resevation.

How much is a JR Pass? Check the prices for adults and children, for 7, 14 or 21 days, and for a Standard or Green Pass.

Select the class you wish to travel in, the number of accompanying children (if applicable) and enter the duration of your stay. It's that simple, so order your Japan Rail Pass today and get packing!

DURATION	ADULT	CHILD	ADULT	CHILD
Statement Summary
	GREEN PASS	STANDARD
7 days	¥ 39,600	¥ 19,800	¥ 29,650	¥ 14,820
14 days	¥ 64,120	¥ 32,060	¥ 47,250	¥ 23,620
21 days	¥ 83,390	¥ 41,690	¥ 60,450	¥ 30,220

The cheapest way to travel to Japan

The JR Pass is the most cost-effective way to travel around Japan for most visitors. The pass offers unlimited access to all JR public transport including Shinkansen bullet trains, buses, ferries, and airport transfers, for a very cheap, discounted price.

A 7-day JR Pass only costs around 29,000 yen. If you consider a return ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto costs around 28,000 yen and visitors typically spend between 4,000 and 8,000 yen in a week on local trains and buses, visitors save money even with the most conservative of itineraries. If you make a few long-distance journeys you can make huge savings.

Validity of the JR Pass

Remember that your pass is valid for either 7, 14 or 21 consecutive days. Once activated, the dates cannot be changed, which means you should always coordinate your vacation plans with the validity of the pass.

Children's discount

If kids are among your travel companions on your trip to Japan, you will be glad to know a JR children's discount is an option. Check to see if any of these apply in your case.

Children between zero and 5 years of age can use all the JR transport system without having to purchase a Japan Rail Pass. The only caveat is that they are not allowed to occupy a seat and have to stay on an adult's lap unless there are empty seats available in the green, unreserved and reserved cars. Of course, there are no seat limitations if a pass is bought for them.

Note

There is a child's pass available for children aged from 6 to 11 years that costs half the price of an adult pass.

How to get your JR Pass from anywhere in the world

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Worldwide delivery to any address
Option of receiving your pass in Japan
Delivery within 2 business days
Email confirmation and online tracking number

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Secure and fast delivery

We use the safe, express services of UPS and Fedex for our worldwide deliveries. After placing your order you will receive a confirmation email containing your unique tracking number.