A post-pandemic surge in international travelers, coupled with weak exchange rates, may have indirectly ended one of Japan's most beloved travel deals: the Japan Rail ...

If you’re travelling around Japan this spring to see cherry blossoms, you’ll find that having a Japan Rail (JR) pass can save you a lot of money. But before you get yourself one, let’s answer some of ...

Since 1981, the Japan Rail Pass has provided overseas visitors with budget-friendly access to unlimited rides on the country’s local and regional lines, as well as the famed shinkansen bullet trains, ...

Travellers are once again enjoying all that Japan has to offer. In fact, 2023 has already witnessed an influx in excess of 3.8 million visitors (1). The Japan Rail Pass makes any journey more ...

Once a money-saving must, the iconic pass now comes with a higher price tag and frustrating limitations. For years, there was one golden rule for travelers heading to Japan: get the Japan Rail Pass.

T he biggest rail-pass news is not good news: This October, the prices for Japan Rail Pass will increase by a hefty 69%. At its current price of 29,650 yen (about $205), the base seven-day pass is a ...