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November 21, 2014
Activating The Jr Pass At Shin Osaka Station
Learn how to activate the Japan Rail Pass at Shin-Osaka station, the office location and what to bring to start your Japan Rail adventure.
November 21, 2014
Activating The Jr Pass At Osaka Station
Here is how to activate the JRPass in Osaka. Find out where the exchange office is and what the opening hours are.
November 19, 2014
Activating The Jr Pass At Nagoya Station
Nagoya is one of the busiest stations in Japan, let us be your guide to activating the JR Pass at Nagoya station.
February 7, 2013
Activating The Jr Pass At Kyoto Station
Kyoto station is the gateway to Kyoto and the rest of the Kansai area. Activating your JR Pass here can be confusing so here is a handy guide.
February 4, 2011
Use The Japan Rail Pass On Jr Sakura
From 12th March 2011, the Japan Rail Pass is valid on the new Sakura Shinkansen, whisking you from Osaka-Kagoshima in just over 4 hours!
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February 3, 2011
Use Japan Rail Pass On Hayabusa
From March 2011, the Japan Rail Pass can be used on the new JR East Hayabusa service which takes you from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori in just over 3 hours!
July 9, 2010
Can I Use My Jr Pass With Breaks Between Days?
Recently you've asked us about taking breaks between days once your JR Pass is activated, click here to see what the JR Pass rules are...
July 5, 2010
Japan Rail Passes For Children
We've contacted Japan Rail and found out useful information that'll come in handy if you're planning on travelling around Japan with young children.
July 3, 2010
Buying Non Jr Rail Tickets
In addition to the JR network, Japan has lots of smaller privately owned lines where you will need to purchase tickets, find out how here.
July 2, 2010
Use Your Jr Pass On Sleeper Trains
Recently we received an email asking about Japan Rail Pass validity on Sleeper Trains, and the opportunities for pre-booking. We tell you more here...
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