Rail travel in Japan

Japan

Explore the "Land of the Rising Sun" with the Japan Rail Pass; covering all of the Japan Rail Network giving you the freedom to explore the whole of this ancient country.

Please note: regular train tickets for point to point journeys cannot be purchased until you are actually in Japan. Only the rail passes (as detailed below) can be purchased in advance (and these cannot be purchased once you are in Japan).

Japan Rail Pass
The pass that offers unlimited travel on the Japan Rail network for 7, 14 or 21 days of consecutive travel »

Japan Rail West Pass (Sanyo Area)
Covering a smaller, more specific area of western Japan, this excursion pass allows the visitor to explore the many sightseeing locations of the Sanyo area »

Japan Rail East Flexi Pass
The new JR East Flexi pass grants access, on 5 days within a 14 day period, to reseved sections in Ordinary class on participating lines »

Japan Rail West Pass (Kansai Area)
Covering a smaller, more specific area of western Japan, this excursion pass allows you to explore the many sight seeing locations of the Kansai area »