Japan's JR Will Increase Prices Starting in October! Besides regional passes, all Japan Rail Pass 7/14/21 day packages will increase by approximately 70%! Whether you use a JR PASS East Japan or JR PASS West Japan, what are the available travel options for visiting Japan in the future? Apart from purchasing a JR Pass before the price increase, what are some alternatives to the all-Japan JR Pass for transportation? Check out this editor's comprehensive guide!
JR Pass Price Hike Reaches 70%! Complete Guide to Alternative Japan Transportation.
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10 Oct 2023
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What changes are there starting in October 2023?
Change 1: Price Increase.
Prices are consistent across all channels.
Additional Value-Added Offers
Q: With rising prices, how can travelers explore Japan on a budget?
Budget 1️⃣ Japan Rail Pass
¥2 Regional JR Pass
Round-trip train ticket budget: 3 train tickets per person.
What are the differences between the 3 types of transportation tickets?
What changes are there starting in October 2023?
Change 1: Price Increase.
Prices are consistent across all channels.
Additional Value-Added Offers
Q: With rising prices, how can travelers explore Japan on a budget?
Budget 1️⃣ Japan Rail Pass
Book in Advance! Website:
https://bit.ly/43X8dZH
(Pre-book by October 2023 to avoid a price difference of 60%-70%!)
¥2 Regional JR Pass
Order your JR Pass here: https://bit.ly/3QuSttW
Round-trip train ticket budget: 3 train tickets per person.
Order Shinkansen tickets: https://bit.ly/43X8dZH
What are the differences between the 3 types of transportation tickets?
1️⃣全日本JR Pass
Coverage: All areas of JapanValidity: 7 / 14 / 21 days
Expiration Date: Unlimited date, valid for 90 days
Travel Method: Unlimited rides on JR trains, some JR buses and ferries
Ticket Type: Paper exchange voucher (global mailing)
Exchange Method: Exchange JR Pass in Japan
2️⃣ Regional JR Pass
Coverage: Designated region
Validity period: Continuous 1-7 days
Expiration date: Unlimited, valid for 90 days from issuance
Travel method: Unlimited rides on JR trains, some JR buses and ferries
Ticket type: QR code / Physical exchange voucher (global mailing)
Exchange method: Exchange the JR Pass in Japan.
3️⃣ Shinkansen One-Way Tickets
Coverage: Each ticket covers one route.
Validity: One-time train ride.
Valid Period: Designated date and time.
Boarding Method: Each ticket allows for one ride.
Ticket Type: QR code / Paper ticket (mailed to your hotel in Japan / pick up at the airport).
Exchange Method: Exchange at ticket machines / Collect tickets in Japan.
Validity: One-time train ride.
Valid Period: Designated date and time.
Boarding Method: Each ticket allows for one ride.
Ticket Type: QR code / Paper ticket (mailed to your hotel in Japan / pick up at the airport).
Exchange Method: Exchange at ticket machines / Collect tickets in Japan.
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