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How do I get a JR Pass in Canada?
The ‘All Japan Rail Pass’ can be purchased outside of Japan in advance….Where to purchase a JR Pass Exchange Order in Canada.
Province | Ontario |
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Company | Kintetsu International Express (Canada) Inc. Toronto |
Address | 1450 Meyerside Drive, Suite 305, Mississauga, ON L5T 2N5 |
Phone | 905-670-8710 |
What trains are excluded from JR Pass?
The JAPAN RAIL PASS is not valid for any seats, reserved or non-reserved, on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. (The pass holders must take “HIKARI,” “SAKURA,” “KODAMA,” or “TSUBAME” trains.)
How do I book a JR Pass?
To make a reservation, go to any Travel Service Center or “Midori-no-madoguchi” (ticket office) at a JR station, or to the sales office of a JR-associated travel agency. There, show your pass and obtain your reserved-seat ticket before boarding.
How do JR passes work?
Once you arrive in Japan, you will need to go to a JR Exchange Office, which can be easily found at airports and main train stations. Not sure which JR Exchange office is closest? You can check the Japan Rail Pass guide that you have received along with your exchange order!
Who can use JR Pass?
The pass can be used only by foreign tourists and offers unlimited rides on JR trains for one, two or three weeks at a cost that residents of Japan can only dream of. It comes in two types: ordinary and green car. The latter is valid on green cars (first class cars) that offer more spacious seats than ordinary cars.
Can you use JR Pass on Tokyo Metro?
While the metro lines do no accept the JR Pass, other IC Cards, such as the Pasmo and Suica, may be used. These cards give you access to almost any train or bus in Tokyo.
Can you buy a JR Pass online?
Passengers can select a pass which is valid for 7, 14 or 21 days and there is the option of Standard Pass or a Green Pass (first class). Order your JR Pass online and you will receive an Exchange Order which you can swap for a JR Pass when you arrive in Japan.
Is it worth getting a JR Rail Pass?
You are travelling long distances and/or many destinations. For example, Tokyo, Osaka/Kyoto, and Hiroshima are all spread apart, so a JR pass could save both money and time, especially if you also need a return trip (e.g. for your return flight home). Buses on these routes are still cheaper, but much slower.
Who can use JR pass?
Where does the JR Pass go?
With your pass, you can take unlimited rides on most shinkansen (bullet trains), as well as on rapid, express and local JR trains. Outside urban centers such as Tokyo and Osaka, the pass is best used to cover distance, as it does not include municipal subways and private suburban lines.
Does JR Pass work on Tokyo trains?
The JR Pass affords access to five main Tokyo railway lines. You can reach Tokyo via many of Japan’s Shinkansen lines.
Which trains are covered by the JR Pass?
Shinkansen bullet trains are also covered, except of NOZOMI and MIZUHO. Furthermore, the JR Pass can be used on the Tokyo Monorail, the Yamanote line (Tokyo Metro); the Aoimori Railway between Aomori and Hachinohe; the JR Ishikawa Railway between Kanazawa and Tsubata; the Ainokaze Toyama Railway beween Toyama…
When should I Buy my Japan Rail Pass?
Upon arrival in Japan, and to be able to use your JR Pass, you must validate and exchange your order for the actual pass, which must be made a maximum of 90 days after your purchase. Therefore, you should buy your Japan Rail Pass a maximum of 90 days before you exchange your order for the actual Japan Rail Pass.
Is the JR Pass valid on all types of Shinkansen?
The JR Pass is valid on the Kodama, Hikari and Sakura types of Shinkansen, but is not valid on the Nozomi and Mizuho classes. You will not have access to the ‘Nozomi’ and ‘Mizuho’ Shinkansen that are the fastest trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines.
How do I Reserve a seat on a JR train in Japan?
Japan Rail Pass holders can make seat reservations for free by presenting their actual rail pass (as opposed to a voucher) at any JR ticket office across Japan. Reservations cannot be made on board of trains or at ticket machines. Some trains in Eastern Japan can be reserved over the internet.