Japan Rail Pass
The Japan Rail Pass is a JR railroad ticket for 7, 14 or 21 days also valid for 1st-class travel by Green Car. It allows unlimited use of JR trains including Shinkansen (without the super express named Nozomi) in a certain period plus all the other JR trains, buses and ferries. It'll save greatly if you take several rides (for example, to Tokyo, Kyoto and back).
Japan Rail Pass
This ticket is available only outside Japan where you buy the Exchange Order to be exchanged for the pass in Japan. The exchange is possible only for tourists with a Temporary Visitor passport stamp. The Exchange Order is valid for 3 months after purchase, while the pass for 7, 14 or 21 days after validation.
Exchange Order for Japan Rail Pass
Exchange Order for Japan Rail Pass (Inside)
After buying the pass you can book seats. The pass is available at a JR service center in any big station and describes all its functions on the reverse side. Its usage is strict - you can't change the date after activation and reactivate it in case of loss.
| Type | Green | Ordinary | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | Adult | Child | Adult | Child |
| 7-days | 400$ (37,800 yen) | 200$ (18,900 yen) | 300$ (28,300 yen) | 150$ (14,150 yen) |
| 14-days | 650$ (61,200 yen) | 325$ (30,600 yen) | 475$ (45,100 yen) | 240$ (22,550 yen) |
| 21-days | 840$ (79,600 yen) | 420$ (39,800 yen) | 610$ (57,700 yen) | 305$ (28,850 yen) |
Click here for JR Pass outlet locations and here to know about where in Japan you can change the Exchange Order for the pass.