Exploring Japan In Only 8 Steps With Japan Rail Pass

Japan Rail Pass, which we explained in detail before, is the primary way to make your travel cheaper in Japan, where transportation is quite expensive. Especially if you want to use transportation the most economically friendly way and explore Japan thoroughly, you should get a  Japan Rail Pass. So does it really make sense to buy a JR Pass? How to explore the country with this ticket? You can find the answers to your questions like these in this guide we have prepared for you.

1- First, What Is The Japan Rail Pass?

In Japan, a train ticket allows to travel more economically only for tourists. Logically, we can say that, it is very similar to Interrail, which allows you to travel Europe. Optional ticket sales are available from 7 days to 21 days.

2 - Where Will It Work?

If you want to explore different cities in Japan, first of all you should know that it will be very useful. However, you will mostly use in Shinkansen high-speed trains. Your JR Pass is also available on the Narita Express, which runs between Tokyo and the airport. In Mizuho and Nazomi, trains are not valid for this ticket, but don't worry, this does not cause any loss for your trip.

3 – If We Will Open Shinkansen Issue a little more ...

Shinkansen, Japan's World-famous high-speed trains. It leaves every 30 minutes from Shin stations in Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, Kobe and Hiroshima. The seats can lie down and are also quite open. So extremely comfortable. We do not need to say that the transportation is fast, but it is fast as well as quality and enjoyable at the same time. There are food services in the train, there are all kinds of things in mobile trays and it is not expensive. However, you can also shop at 7 Eleven markets that you can see everywhere before your journey.

4 - Where Do I Get My Japan Rail Pass Ticket?

You can get your Japan Rail Pass ticket from Turkey only through HIS Turkey. You must have already bought your ticket before going to Japan. You never leave your ticket with you during your trip. When you land at the airport, you can activate your ticket at JR offices. You need to use your ticket within 1 week of being activated. Click here to get your Japan Rail Pass online. Your ticket will be delivered free of charge within 48 hours after the purchase.

5 - How Much is the Ticket Price?

2 types of ticket available; Ordinary (Standard) and Green (First Class). 7, 14 and 21 day options are available for each. According to this;

The 7-day Ordinary ticket price 1582TL

The 14-day Ordinary ticket price is 2521 TL,

The 21-day Ordinary ticket price is 3225 TL,

The7 days Green ticket price is 2113 TL,

The14 days Green ticket price is 3420 TL,

The21 days Green ticket price is 4448 TL.

Although prices are per person, unfortunately, they may change momentarily according to the exchange rate. It is also able to travel for free for 0-6 years.

6 - I will be in Japan for work, Can I still buy tickets?

Unfortunately, you can't. Because Japan Rail Pass is only valid for tourist trips. When you go to Japan for congresses, fairs or business purposes, your passport is stamped as “business purpose. It is a rule that the stamp on your passport should be ‘touristic’.

7 - Does it make sense to buy a Japan Rail Pass?

So if you will only visit Tokyo, of course not. But  if you say I would like to see other cities you certainly do not need to consider any other alternative. Let's tell you this. For example, you suddenly decide to move from Tokyo to Osaka, and but you will return to Tokyo again. The ticket price you get will be equal to the 7-day JR Pass ticket price. So seriously, transportation in Japan is extremely expensive. I mean, if you're going to see other cities, then the Japan Rail Pass will be an economical choice.

8 - Where can I visit in Japan?

You can see the five major cities of Japan; Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Hiroshima. There are great places to visit in Japan and unfortunately the distances are extremely far from each other. For this reason, we recommend you to take Japan Rail Pass.

Click here to read our other article about Japan Rail Pass.