Effective date: 11/01/2023 .
This website https://www.jrailpass.com (the “Website”) belongs to and is operated by (hereinafter, “the/our Company”, “we”), a private Company under Spanish laws and regulations, with VAT number
, registered office at
and contact email: info@jrailpass.com.
The Company is an authorized distributor of:
Collectively referred to as “the Products”.
These Terms and Conditions establish the purchasing conditions of the Products offered on this website. The user of this website must be at least 16 years of age to register and use our services, or the higher age required in the territory from which they make their request, and failing that their parents or legal guardians must accept them on their behalf (the “User”). Those who fail to comply with this requirement will not be considered users, with the consequences that may arise therefrom. The acceptance of our Terms and Conditions by the user will be a first and indispensable step to purchase the Products. Said acceptance will be an express and clear statement by the user that they have read, understood and agreed to be bound by our Terms and Conditions. Therefore, we recommend the user to review these Terms and Conditions before purchase of the Products.
By purchasing any of the Products, the user automatically acquires the status of Customer (hereinafter, “You”, “the Customer”). The contract may be formalized, at your choice, in any of the languages in which the Terms and Conditions are available on this website, but the English version will prevail in case of any conflict or discrepancy between the different versions.
The Company reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions, in accordance with new legislative and/or jurisprudential requirements and/or business needs or interests, at any time and without prior notice to the user and/or Customer. The updated version of these Terms and Conditions will be effective immediately, at the same time it is published on this website. These Terms and Conditions will always be available on this website, so that the interested person can consult them at all times.
For any doubt or question related to these Terms and Conditions you can contact us through our Customer Service contact email: info@jrailpass.com.
PRODUCT | DESCRIPTION |
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Japan Rail Pass Exchange Order | The Japan Rail Pass Exchange Order can be Standard or Green Pass (first class). All references to Japan Rail Pass in this document will be understood to be also made and, therefore, applicable to both. You must purchase an adult Japan Rail Pass Exchange Order for children who are 12 years old or older. Only children under 12 years old can get a reduced ticket price for children. You will need to provide your valid passport and be able to identify yourself and other beneficiaries of the product, when exchanging your order for the Japan Rail Pass and also when collecting the products you have ordered from their pick-up points. This means you must correctly provide all the personal information at all times required on this website in order not to experience any difficulties due to minor mistakes when you are in Japan, when receiving the products or when exchanging. During the order process of Japan Rail Pass, the Customer has the option of acquiring a travel guide in Japan. The guide, which is only available in English, will be sent by email to the Customer in electronic format (PDF) and its cost is non-refundable. |
Regional Pass and/or E-Regional Pass Exchange Order | The Regional Pass or the E-Regional Pass (hereinafter, jointly referred to as “the Regional Passes”) allows individuals to move around the same region in Japan on the means of transport included in each Pass, during the validity period of the purchased exchange order. The specific conditions of each pass are available on our website. Both products need to be exchanged for valid tickets at the respective train station. The main difference between these two exchange orders is that Regional Pass is physically sent only to the delivery postal address indicated by the Customer, as a physical Exchange Order, and E-Regional Pass is delivered electronically to the Customer’s provided email address in a PDF format, and the Customer has the option to either print it out or present it digitally at the train station. During the order process of Regional Passes, the Customer has the option of acquiring a travel guide in Japan. The guide, which is only available in English, will be sent by email to the Customer in electronic format (PDF) and its cost is non-refundable. Note: The format of each of the Regional Pass is predefined, therefore, it cannot be modified by the Customer at their choice. |
Pocket Wifi & SIM cards | Pocket WiFi and SIM Card are both connectivity devices that will supply you with Internet access during your desired time period and only while you are in Japan. For this purpose, the User/Customer is solely responsible for having a device that is suitable and compatible with this product. The Company is not responsible for sending accessories or materials to ensure the Internet connection, therefore, we advise you to make sure that you have the device, network or connection before purchasing this product.
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eSIM for Japan | The eSIM for Japan is a virtual SIM card that you can download directly to your phone, eliminating the need for physical SIM cards and allowing you direct access to high-speed internet. Compatible with most phones released since 2019, including eSIM-only models like the US versions of iPhone 14 and 15, it allows for seamless connectivity when switching carriers. This enables you to connect to a local provider in seconds without removing your existing SIM. Enjoy reliable 4G speeds, uninterrupted data services, and transparent pricing while avoiding costly roaming charges. The eSIM offers a convenient, budget-friendly solution for staying connected in Japan. |
To place an order of one of our Products:
REMARKS:
PRODUCT | PURCHASING PROCESS |
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Japan Rail Pass Exchange Order | Step 1: Choose between Standard or Green Pass (first class) + number of days and passengers. Step 2: Complete the order form, with the information requested and follow the steps and instructions indicated therein. In order to complete the form you must first accept our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Step 3: Select your preferred payment method and fill in your payment information. Please, review all the details of your order before confirming the payment of it. Please see the “Prices and payment process” section of this document for further information. REMARKS:
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Regional Pass and E- Regional Pass Exchange Order | Step 1: Choose your Regional Pass or E-Regional Pass and, if applicable, the number of days and passengers. Please note that there is only the option of purchasing a Standard Pass. Step 2: Complete the order form, with the information requested and follow the steps and instructions indicated therein. In order to complete the form you must first accept our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Step 3: Select your preferred payment method and fill in your payment information. Please, review all the details of your order before confirming the payment of it. Please see the “Prices and payment process” section of this document for further information. REMARKS:
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Pocket Wifi | Step 1: Select the quantity of devices and how many rental days you wish to use the device for. Step 2: Complete the order form, with the information requested and follow the steps and instructions indicated therein. In order to complete the form you must first accept our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Step 3: Select your preferred payment method and complete your payment information. Please, review all the details of your order before confirming the payment of it. Please see the “Prices and payment process” section of this document for further information. REMARKS:
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SIM card | Step 1: Select the quantity of devices, the card format and how many rental days you wish to use the device for. Step 2: Complete the order form, with the information requested and follow the steps and instructions indicated therein. In order to complete the form you must first accept our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Step 3: Select your preferred payment method and complete your payment information. Please, review all the details of your order before confirming the payment of it. Please see the “Prices and payment process” section of this document for further information. REMARKS:
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eSIM for Japan | Step 1: Purchase your eSIM online. Choose your data plan and indicate the email address to which it will be sent. Step 2: Received the eSIM download code. Your eSIM shipping confirmation is sent to you by email. Step 3: Scan the eSIM code. Scan the QR code using the device on which you want to use the eSIM. Step 4: Get connected. Start using your high-speed internet and stay connected throughout your trip in Japan. REMARKS:
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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ALL PRODUCTS:
As an ancillary service, the Company offers a Cancellation Insurance which allows the Customer to settle unexpected changes in connection with their trip to Japan.
To these effects:
By contracting the Cancellation Insurance you will be entitled to the following:
To request a change or a cancellation of your Exchange Order of a Japan Rail Pass /Regional Pass/E-Regional Pass, you must:
Note: In case that you chose to change your Exchange Order details, please submit your request as soon as possible providing all the above listed information, in order to make due changes and guarantee that you can receive the corresponding Exchange Order in time for your trip, so that you can duly exchange it for a Japan Rail Pass/Regional Pass/E-Regional Pass without any inconvenience.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please see the “Shipping costs” section of this Terms and Conditions or “Delivery” section of our website for further information.
Important notes:
Do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service for any questions regarding your Japan Rail Pass Exchange Order/Regional/E-Regional ticket.
Our Company is an authorized distributor of “Japan Rail Pass” Exchange Orders. Japan Railways Group (JR) is the owner of the “Japan Rail Pass” tickets. Therefore, JR defines the conditions of sale of the Exchange Orders (e.g. prices, validity period, exchange terms), as well as changes and/or updates regarding these conditions. Our Company is therefore limited to following the guidelines and making changes to the conditions of sale of Exchange Orders as notified to it by Japan Railways Group.
Japan Rail Pass and Regional Pass Exchange Orders | This product is subject to a handling fee. Free shipping applies to orders with certain conditions. The free shipping option is only valid with purchases made with over 700 USD of the overall price of the products, when shipped to certain countries. If you have made a purchase of 682 USD and your original shipping costs are 30 USD, a total of 712 USD, this order will not qualify. Your total product price must be over 700 USD, without the delivery prices. Free shipping applies to the following countries:
All other countries are eligible for a discount of up to 50% on their shipping cost if meeting the 700 USD cart requirement explained above. |
E-Regional Pass Exchange Order | This product is subject to a handling fee. No shipping costs will be applied as the E-Regional Pass is sent to the Customer by email. |
Pocket Wifi & SIM card | Shipping costs are included in the price of these products, however if you request a change of pick up point we will charge you an additional 2,000 JPY. Upon receiving your Pocket Wi-Fi, you will get a return envelope with the return address written on it. At the end of the renting period you MUST place all elements into the return envelope and drop it at any valid mailbox in Japan. A 3-day grace period will be yielded in the return process since the return package usually takes from 1 up to 3 days to get to our offices, depending on the location where you post the return package. In the case that the device does not get back to us within the grace period, we will consider this as a late return, and a late return fee will be imposed. Please be informed that:
In case of a Lost or Damage of Pocket Wi-Fi, a 20,000 ¥ penalty fee will be imposed immediately. These Products are subject to a handling fee. |
Epic Japan Guide | No shipping nor handling costs apply. This Product can only be purchased as a complement to a main product (Japan Rail Pass/ Regional Pass/E-Regional Pass). |
In this sense, you expressly authorize us to issue the invoice in electronic format, although you can also contact our Customer Service by stating your desire to receive a paper invoice, in which case we will send it in this format to the postal address that you indicate to us.
Once the payment of your Order has been confirmed, an email confirming that your Order has been received correctly will be sent. At this point, a contract which contains these Terms and Conditions enters into force and is binding on you and our Company.
The Company will make and manage the collection of the total price of your order and, where appropriate, refunds made and/or requested directly in its own name. Please see the “Refund Policy” section of these Terms and Conditions for further information.
Please be informed that the Merchant of Record is , a Company with TAX ID number
inscribed in the
, and registered office at
and contact email info@jrailpass.com.
The Merchant of Record will make and manage the collection of the total costs of the Products and, where appropriate, refunds made and/or requested by the Customer.
The Merchant of Record has put in place the maximum measures to ensure the reliability and security of communications and interactions between the User and/or Customer and this website in a completely secure manner. In this regard, please note that the payment card data is transmitted directly through a secure connection to the information systems of our(s) payment service provider(s). Therefore, we do not have access to or store your complete payment card data.
The Merchant of Record will also issue the invoice for the charges made when required by the Customer to the Customer Service. The Customer expressly authorizes the Merchant of Record to send the invoice in an electronic format, although you can also indicate to our Customer Service your desire to receive a paper invoice, in which case we will send it in this format to the postal address that you indicate to us.
We ship our Products worldwide, except to countries where, due to exceptional circumstances beyond our control, our courier providers inform us that it is not possible to deliver our Products.
Japan Rail Pass and Regional Pass
Unless there are unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, the standard delivery time of an Exchange Order of a Japan Rail Pass / Regional Pass is 72 business hours from the date in which our Company confirms to you its issuing by means of an email confirmation, not from the purchase date, but sometimes this standard period can be extended for various reasons. However, delivery in some regions of Australia, Brazil or New Zealand may take up to over 96 (96+) business hours.
The “date of issue” shall be deemed to be the day on which the Customer receives confirmation from the Company that the order has been shipped. As a general rule but not always (and without any commitment on the part of the Company in this respect), orders placed before 12:00 noon will be handled the same day, which does not necessarily imply that shipment will take place the same day. Orders placed after 12:00 noon will be handled the next business day, increasing your delivery time by 24 hours. We advise the Customer to process their orders, at least, ten (10) business days prior to the date of travel.
The Customer will receive an email containing the unique tracking number of their order. Via this number, the Customer will be able to track the progress of the shipment anytime.
To this regard, please note our Company only operates from Monday to Friday (weekends and holidays are not considered business days). It does not operate at weekends or on national (holidays). For these purposes, the applicable public holidays in Spain and Japan shall be taken into account.
Please note that this entire section does not apply to the Epic Japan Guide, as a link is immediately available to you in order to download this product in PDF format.
Pocket Wifi and SIM Card
When you order your Pocket WiFi and/or SIM Card online, you will be asked when and how you want it delivered. This means each Customer will be able to define the day he/she wishes to receive the device.
Please take note that the delivery of the Pocket WiFi will take up to 4 business days to be delivered in Japan, which means that the first available date in usual circumstances will be the date of the order + 4 business days.'
eSIM for Japan
You can activate your eSIM as soon as you receive your Shipping Confirmation by email. Once you’ve scanned the QR code and activated the eSIM, you have access to high-speed internet for 30 days.
Note: The Customer must indicate a valid delivery address, which means it is complete and exact information, in order to avoid future incidents and delays in the delivery of the order. Japanese airports and stations and Post Office boxes are not valid delivery addresses.
Note: Should any detail be incorrect, our local provider reserves the right of not shipping the device to the designated pick up point, after having tried to contact you and not having received a satisfactory reply.
Note: Customers are the sole responsible for providing correct details to ensure a successful delivery of the order.
Remarks:
From the moment the Products are made available to the Customer at the place of delivery, the Company shall not be liable for loss, theft or damage to the Products, when it cannot be demonstrated with evidence that they were damaged prior to delivery. Please see the “Liability” section of these Terms and Conditions for further information.
To deliver our Products, We use the express and secure services of:
The deliveries are governed by the corresponding UPS and FedEx’s Terms and Conditions, with respect to which our Company has no responsibility or controllability. You must consult their respective website for further information regarding the delivery services.
Important notes for all Products:
Please see the “Liability” section of these Terms and Conditions for further information.
We explicitly reserve the right to refuse an Order and/or to terminate the contract with the Customer by written notification to you in the following situations:
In case of termination of the contract with the Customer, the responsibility of our Company will be limited to the return of the total amounts paid by you in regards to the contract terminated.
If upon receipt of Pocket Wifi and/or your SIM card you detect that these do not work properly, you must contact the Customer Service immediately, indicating the product data as well as the damage it has suffered. Our Customer Service will give you the instructions to return the product. Alternatively you may contact our local supplier directly.
Our local supplier (Coocom) will proceed to carefully examine the case and we will notify you by email within a reasonable period of time if the refund or replacement of the product is appropriate (if applicable).
The amounts paid for returned Pocket Wifi and/or SIM card because of a fault or defect, when there are any, will be fully refunded, including delivery costs incurred to deliver the item and the costs you incurred to return it to our provider. The return will be made in the same means of payment that was used to pay your order.
If upon receiving your eSIM product you detect any issues with the functionality of the digital product, they must contact our customer support team. The provider will review the case and take the appropriate measures to resolve the problem.
Note: This Refund Policy shall not apply in case of damaged Products.
The Exchange Orders will be available for a refund up to 12 months from the date when Exchange Order was printed (which is indicated on the same document), provided that Customer has submitted the necessary documentation and information requested by our Customer Service.
The refund request must be sent to Customer Service by email: refund@jrailpass.com together with the following information (in order to correctly identify their Customer file, as well as for reasons of security and confidentiality of personal data):
(i) the same personal data provided in the Order/purchase form (i.e. contact email) and
(ii) the same Customer ID/Order Reference (reference provided to the Customer in the email confirming payment of our service fee);
Note: Customers must follow the instructions given by Customer Service. If the Customer does not comply with the provisions set in these Terms and Conditions and, specially, with the requirements contained in this section, the refund request cannot be processed.
If the refund request meets the requirements explained in the above section and, therefore, it is approved, the amount to be reimbursed is as follows:
If the Customer has received the Exchange Order and has not exchanged it → 85% of the Exchange Order price (handling charges will not be refunded).
Note: Customers that have purchased the Cancellation insurance may be eligible to receive a 100% refund of the Exchange Order price. Customers that have purchased the Cancellation insurance may be
Note: In the event of Exchange Orders that have expired, have been exchanged, lost or stolen, and in an event beyond our reasonable control, no refunds will be provided, even if Cancellation Insurance has been purchased. It is important to note that handling fees will not be refunded, as they involve costs and resources utilized by the Company. Regarding shipping costs, a refund will only be issued if the package has not yet been dispatched and has not incurred any costs for the Company.
Note: The Company is not responsible for the refusal of train station staff to exchange the Exchange Order for the Japan Rail Pass, as the conditions of sale and redemption are the responsibility of the Japan Railways Group.
Requirements:
Japan Rail Pass/Regional Pass: Return the Exchange Order of the Japan Rail Pass/Regional Pass to our offices *(a):
Telf: *(b)
*(a) You will bear the shipping costs of returning the Products. We recommend using a reliable service courier, such as UPS or FedEx, so you can track your shipment.
*(b) Should you need to call us, we are available from 8 am to 8 pm (GMT+1) on business days.
Remarks:
The Company’s responsibility is limited to the delivery of the Products to the Customer, in accordance with the conditions set forth on our website and/or in these Terms and Conditions.
Unless the law does contemplate otherwise, the Company and/or it(s) Provider(s) will not assume any responsibility in the following circumstances:
According to the above, an event beyond our reasonable control is an act or circumstance to which our Company has no dispositional power and that affects the delivery of our Products and/or the cancellation of your order, by way of example, customs inspections, strikes, blockades or other third-party industrial action, failure of public or private telecommunications network, fire, explosion, storm, flood, epidemics, etc.
If an event beyond our reasonable control takes place and it affects the fulfillment of our obligations under these Terms and Conditions, we will contact you as soon as reasonably possible to notify and agree with you:
The Customer has the right to cancel an order without giving any explanation. In accordance with the currently applicable laws and regulations to our Products and/or website, please be informed that:
You can exercise your right of withdrawal, free of charge, in the following cases:
In accordance with the exceptions established by the applicable laws and regulations in force, since an Exchange Order is a clearly personalized document, as it contains the personal data and information of the Customer and is generated exclusively for the Customer, the right of withdrawal is not applicable and therefore cannot be exercised by the Customer.
Once the download of the Epic Guide has started, you will not be able to return it, as it is a digital product (software), it is automatically consumed at the moment of downloading and installation on the user’s device.
For exercise the right of withdrawal, the Customer shall:
In the event that the right of withdrawal is deemed to be admissible:
This website offers the details of all the items that you have added to your “Shopping cart” during the Product ordering process, so that, before making the payment, you can modify the details of your order such as your personal identification data or delivery address.
If You (i) detect an error in your Exchange Order and/or regarding the payment made and/or (ii) You you have not received the payment confirmation email with the details of your order and/or (iii) You detect an error in our website, please contact our Customer Service via: info@jrailpass.com or by telephone: » Mon-Fri 8 am to 8 pm (GMT+1).
The Company makes its best efforts to ensure the availability of the website and the safe navigation of the User. However, access to the website may be punctually interrupted by maintenance tasks and/or the upload of updates of the content and/or products offered through it. Also, we cannot guarantee that the website will be maintained without interruptions, delays, errors or omissions for reasons beyond our control, as well as for possible damages that may be caused by third parties through illegitimate intrusion beyond our control.
We have a Customer Service to facilitate communication between you and our Company. The communications with our Customer Service shall be made in writing via:
Our Customer Service may require personal data and/or information regarding your Order to confirm that you are indeed our Customer and, also, to guarantee the confidentiality and security of your personal data.
Please be aware that phone calls to our Customer Service will be recorded for security purposes and to improve the quality of the telephone service, this being a standard practice in many companies. You will be duly informed that your call is being recorded and you will also have access to the information on how the Company processes the personal data required to you during the phone call for the purpose of verifying your identity as Customer in order to properly attend to your request. Please be informed that your call will only be recorded if you give us your express consent for it, which will be understood to be granted if you do not hang up and wait to be attended by a Customer service agent. If you do not want your call to be recorded, then you must hang up and not continue with your call and contact our Customer Service by email info@jrailpass.com. For further information regarding what we do with your personal data, please can consult our Privacy Policy.
With reference to the to above, it is important to note that depending on the type of request made by the Customer, it will usually be answered and/or resolved immediately in the course of the phone call, while others will require internal procedures, therefore the response to your request will be sent, for security reasons, to the contact email that the Customer provided when purchasing our Products and/or Services.
Be aware, we carefully process each individual question/email, so we will respond to you in the shortest time frame possible and, in any case, within the deadline established by the applicable laws and regulations.
We also inform you that you have the right to request an extrajudicial resolution of consumer disputes with us through the Internet address http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the currently applicable Spanish laws and regulations.
In case of controversy or disagreement between the Customer and the Company arising from these Terms and Conditions, both parties agree to submit their resolution, at their free choice and expressly waiving any other jurisdiction to which they may be entitled, to the competent Courts and Tribunals of the place of residence of the Customer.
The nullity, total or partial, of any of the provisions of these Terms and Conditions, will not affect the validity of the other provisions.
The non-exercise by the Company of any right provided or derived from these Terms and Conditions shall not be construed, under any circumstances, as a waiver of said right, unless expressly and in writing waived by our Company or legal prescription of the action that in each case corresponds according to the applicable current legislation.