Traveling by rail is one of the best ways to see Japan. There is an extensive rail network throughout the country which allows convenient access to almost any sight-seeing destination. A large portion of Japan's rail network is operated by Japan Railways (JR). For more information on rail travel in Japan, please visit the JR web site . Japan Rail Pass
The Japan Rail Pass is a special ticket that is available only to travelers visiting Japan from foreign countries for sight-seeing. To be eligible to purchase a Japan Rail Pass you must meet one of the following two conditions.
- You are a foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad for sight-seeing,under the entry status of "temporary visitor."
- You are a Japanese national living in a foreign country,
a. who is qualified to live permanently in that country, or
b. who is married to a non-Japanese residing in a country other than Japan.
- Note: "Temporary Visitor" entry status, according to Japanese Immigration Law, allows a stay in Japan of 15 days or 90 days for "sight-seeing, etc." If you apply for a "stay for sight-seeing" when you enter Japan, entry personnel will stamp your passport as "Temporary Visitor," as shown below. Only persons who have a passport bearing this stamp can use a Japan Rail Pass.
Japan Rail Pass types and Prices
There are two types of Japan Rail Pass: Green (for superior-class Green cars), and Ordinary. Each of these types is available as a 7-day, 14-day, or 21-day Pass.
| Type: |
Green |
Ordinary |
| Duration |
Adult |
Child |
Adult |
Child |
| 7-day |
37,800 YEN |
18,900 YEN |
28,300 YEN |
14,150 YEN |
| 14-day |
61,200 YEN |
30,600 YEN |
45,100 YEN |
22,550 YEN |
| 21-day |
79,600 YEN |
39,800 YEN |
57,700YEN |
28,850 YEN |
|
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