Hi I am an exchange student who will be studying in Japan, and I want to use the JR pass, however it would seem that I can not get this pass. are there other alternatives? that are cheaper?
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For nearly all passes, you must have a Temporary Visitor Status in your passport (i.e.landing permit or tourist visa). People on student visas will not qualify. There are a few exceptions you might look at though, such as the JR Kanto Area Pass.
See:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2357.html
For a good guide to various passes.
Flying on a low cost carrier is also a good possibility:
http://www.jetstar.com/jp/en/home
https://www.starflyer.jp/index.html
Is there any Pass for going around Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Nara Area?
AFAIK, only the Koyasan World Heritage Ticket if you have a student visa.
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