Coverage
1 countries
From
Β₯25,000
E-Pass
π
Refundable
β
π° Price Table
| Type | 2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days flexi | Β₯50,000 | Β₯70,000 |
| 14 days flexi | Β₯80,000 | Β₯110,000 |
| 21 days flexi | Β₯100,000 | Β₯140,000 |
β Pros
- Covers all JR lines nationwide
- Free Shinkansen travel (except Nozomi/Mizuho)
- Free seat reservations
- Children half price
- Includes some JR buses and ferries
β Cons
- Cannot ride Nozomi/Mizuho (fastest Shinkansen)
- Major price increase ~70% in 2023
- Consecutive days only - not flexible
- Private railways and subway not included
π Best For
- Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto classic route
- Multi-city long-distance trips
- Frequent Shinkansen use
- 14+ day deep travel
π Not For
- Staying in one region
- Short 3-4 day trips
- Mainly subway travel
π‘ Pro Tips
- TokyoβOsaka is ~Β₯14,000 one way β the 7-day Β₯50,000 pass needs 4+ long trips to pay off
- Nozomi/Mizuho now accessible with extra express ticket (since 2024)
- Activate at JR ticket offices in Japan β you can choose a future start date
- Reserved seats can be booked for free at machines or counters
β οΈ Common Pitfalls
- Overestimating travel needs - calculate if pass is worth it first
- Forgetting that Nozomi/Mizuho need surcharge
- Not reserving seats on busy routes during peak season
- Assuming private railways (Kintetsu, Odakyu etc.) are covered
π« Activation
β’ Window: 3 months from purchase (exchange order)
β’ App: No app required; physical pass exchanged at JR station
π Refund Policy
β’ Fee: 10% cancellation fee (exchange order only, before exchange)
β’ Deadline: Before exchanging for actual pass at JR station
β’ Cannot change pass type after exchange
Last updated: 2026-02-12