What is the difference between JR Pass and Suica card?
No visitor to Tokyo should be without a Suica card and no visitor to Japan should be without a JR Pass. The Suica card is convenient for intercity trains and buses while the JR Pass saves you time and money when traveling through the country.
Can I use JR Pass in Hiroshima?
Da Kyoto a Hiroshima You can use your JR Pass and the journey between Kyoto Station and Hiroshima Station takes 1 hour 40 minutes. The Nozomi Shinkansen trains only take 1 hour 15 minutes but are not covered by the pass.
How much is Tokyo rail pass?
If you purchase a JAPAN RAIL PASS online or at a ticket office in Japan
| Type | Green | Ordinary |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Adult | Adult |
| 7-day | 44,810 YEN | 33,610 YEN |
| 14-day | 72,310 YEN | 52,960 YEN |
| 21-day | 91,670 YEN | 66,200 YEN |
How much is a first class ticket on a Japanese bullet train?
The base fee for taking the shinkansen one-way is 9,870 yen and upgrading to Gran Class is an additional cost of 16,490 yen. This may seem like a lot, but considering a first class or even business class upgrade on an airplane can cost hundreds of thousands of yen, it isn’t too hefty of a price.
Is the Japan Rail Pass right for You?
The Japan Rail Pass is a great option for those travellers planning to explore the country at speed and in style. The team at Japan Rail Pass Now always recommend that you get together a basic itinerary which will help you see if the JR Pass is right for your trip. If you have any questions feel free to contact us.
What is the Japan Shinkansen pass?
It is available exclusively for foreign tourists and offers unlimited travel on the the JR Group famous Shinkansen “bullet trains” *, limited express trains, express trains, rapid/local trains, JR bus company lines and JR Miyajima ferry. Just one pass covers travel in every corner of the four major islands in Japan.
Can I buy JR East or Kyushu rail pass with Australian passport?
Australian Residents travelling on a Japanese Passport are not allowed to purchase JR East, West, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Central or Shikoku Rail Passes.