If you’re travelling around Japan this spring to see cherry blossoms, you’ll find that having a Japan Rail (JR) pass can save you a lot of money. But before you get yourself one, let’s answer some of ...

After decades without a significant increase, the price of the passes is jumping by as much as 76 percent. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t still a good value, if you know how to use them. By Allan ...

Agents can now obtain Japanese rail travel and Japan Rail Passes for their clients though RailAgent.com. The company is offering the most complete selection of Japan Rail Passes available on the ...

After the Japanese yen’s 30% slide to its current 120 yen/dollar level, vacationing in Japan is widely appreciated as one of the world’s best values. Foreigners with the time and foresight to purchase ...

Following a huge price increase for the nationwide, shinkansen-inclusive Japan Rail Pass and new restrictions regarding the use of the all-across-Japan Seishun 18 Ticket, many travelers are saying the ...

The biggest rail-pass news is not good news: This October, the prices for Japan Rail Pass will increase by a hefty 69%. At its current price of 29,650 yen (about $205), the base seven-day pass is a no ...

Travellers are once again enjoying all that Japan has to offer. In fact, 2023 has already witnessed an influx in excess of 3.8 million visitors (1). The Japan Rail Pass makes any journey more ...

For no-hassle travel within Japan, nothing beats the Japan Rail pass. Sold only to foreign visitors staying 90 days or less, the pass is an ideal solution for business travelers calling two or more ...

The Shinkansen, or bullet trains in Japan are the fastest and most convenient way of exploring the country. Here's a guide to ...

A high speed railway being built by the Central Japan Railway Company is planned to be the fastest in the world when it opens ...

Since 1981, the Japan Rail Pass has provided overseas visitors with budget-friendly access to unlimited rides on the country’s local and regional lines, as well as the famed shinkansen bullet trains, ...