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Japan Rail Pass
You will save time and money by purchasing a Japan Rail Pass before you leave home.
There are 5 types of Japan Rail Pass - JR Pass, JR East Pass, JR West Pass, JR Hokkaido Pass and JR Kyushu Pass
What is Japan Rail Pass (JR Rail Pass) ?
Japan has one of the worlds most extensive and efficient railway networks, with clean and comfortable trains (including the super-fast bullet trains). Sit back, relax and enjoy Japan as you glide across the country.
Avaliable only to foreign travellers visiting Japan.You must have "temporary visitor" visa under the status of Japanese immigration law. Rail passes are not avaliable for people travelling on working holiday or student visas. Please note the JR pass (All) must be purchased before you arrive in Japan. It is not sold in Japan.
Each of the five different passes cover different areas of Japan. The Japan railpass is the only one to cover the whole country.
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Train Tickets
JTB is also able to arrange sector fares for rail travel around Japan. Train tickets go on sale one month prior to intended travel. There is a $55.00 booking fee per person per booking. Sector fares can only be booked in conjunction with accommodation arranged by JTB. Tickets are issued in Japan and delivered to your accommodation prior to travel (they cannot be collected at the airport.)
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Contact your nearest JTB consultant (Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney) for booking
Phone 1300 739 330