Travel Pass · Nationwide
Japan Rail Pass
Nationwide🚄 JRFrom ¥50,000
Overview
Overview
A pass for international visitors, issued jointly by the six JR Group companies, that offers unlimited rides on JR lines across Japan. It covers the Shinkansen (except Nozomi and Mizuho) and reserved seats on limited express trains at no extra charge. It is the go-to pass to consider for itineraries with long-distance travel from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
- Who can buy
- Foreign tourists visiting Japan for sightseeing with Temporary Visitor status. Japanese nationals living abroad who meet certain conditions are also eligible (purchase through overseas agents only). Your passport is checked at purchase and pickup
- Coverage
- JR lines nationwide (Shinkansen, limited express, express and local trains), BRT, some JR bus routes, the Miyajima Ferry and the Tokyo Monorail
- Validity
- Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
- Official website
- https://japanrailpass.net/
Prices
Prices
Ordinary Car, 7 days (adult)¥50,000
Online price on the official website
Ordinary Car, 7 days (child)¥25,000
Online price on the official website
Ordinary Car, 14 days (adult)¥80,000
Online price on the official website
Ordinary Car, 21 days (adult)¥100,000
Online price on the official website
Green Car, 7 days (adult)¥70,000
Online price on the official website
Green Car, 14 days (adult)¥110,000
Online price on the official website
Green Car, 21 days (adult)¥140,000
Online price on the official website
Ordinary Car, 7 days (adult, overseas agents)¥53,000
For purchases on or after October 1, 2026. The official online price stays the same for now; JR will announce separately when this ends
Green Car, 7 days (adult, overseas agents)¥74,000
For purchases on or after October 1, 2026
Prices are as of the date shown and can change. Check the official website before you buy.
Coverage
What’s included
✓ What’s included
- ✓Shinkansen of all JR companies (except Nozomi and Mizuho)
- ✓Limited express, express, rapid and local trains on JR lines
- ✓Seat reservations (no extra charge)
- ✓BRT and some JR bus routes
- ✓Miyajima Ferry (the ¥100 Miyajima Visitor Tax is charged separately)
- ✓Tokyo Monorail
✕ Not included
- ✕Nozomi and Mizuho (you can ride by buying a dedicated special ticket separately)
- ✕Highway buses and some local buses
- ✕Extra charges for sleepers, private compartments, GranClass, etc.
- ✕Fares on private railway sections with through services from JR lines (except some pass-through sections)
💺 Seat reservations
Reserved seats can be booked at no extra charge. Some trains are all reserved seating, and seats cannot be changed after boarding. Nozomi and Mizuho require a dedicated special ticket
Best For
Best for
- ★Travelers covering long distances across several regions such as Hokkaido, Honshu and Kyushu
- ★Travelers who will ride the Shinkansen many times
Where to Buy
Where to buy
- 🛒Official JAPAN RAIL PASS Reservation website (online, pick up after arriving in Japan)
- 🛒Designated JR agents overseas (exchange the exchange order at a designated office in Japan)
How to Use
How to use
- 1After arriving in Japan, pick up the pass at a designated JR office by showing your passport and purchase number (also possible at some JR East and JR West reserved-seat ticket machines)
- 2Book reserved seats on the Shinkansen and limited express trains at ticket machines, ticket offices (Midori-no-madoguchi) or online
- 3Put the pass through the automatic ticket gate, or show it at a staffed gate
- 4Always carry your passport
Tips
Good to know
- !You can ride Nozomi and Mizuho by buying a special ticket (e.g. ¥4,960 for Tokyo–Shin-Osaka). Hikari, Sakura and similar trains need no extra payment
- !Lost or stolen passes cannot be reissued
- !Refunds are generally available only before the first day of use
- !If you are only traveling within Hokkaido, compare it with regional passes such as the Hokkaido Rail Pass
Airport Access
Getting there from the airport
Getting Around
All routes
Tokyo → Sendai
Fastest: Approx. 1 hr 30 min (example timetable: Hayabusa 5)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Tokyo → Nagano
Fastest: Approx. 1 hr 20 min (example timetable: Kagayaki 501)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Prices, eligibility and covered lines are based on official information from the issuers (rail and bus companies). Conditions can change, so check the official website before you buy.
Last checked: 2026-10-08