Japan Rail Passes
Trains you can set your watch by! Japan has one of the world's most modern and developed transportation systems, with an extensive rail network providing access to most destinations.
The rail network is easy to use with very frequent services especially within the big cities. For train enthusiasts, the Shinkansen bullet trains are not to be missed, covering the 1715km route from north to south in only 7 hours and 30 minutes!
There are four Japanese rail passes to choose from:
The Japan Rail Pass
Explore the "Land of the Rising Sun" on the famous Shinkansen "Bullet" trains with the Japan Rail Pass. This pass covers all of the Japan Rail Network giving you the freedom to explore the whole of this ancient country.
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The Japan East Rail Pass
The Japan Rail East Pass covers the Greater Tokyo area, the Tohoku region and surrounding areas. Tokyo the highly developed capital of Japan needs no introduction and will probably be the starting point of any trip to Japan.
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The Japan West (Kansai Area) Rail Pass
Kansai is an area in the south central region of Honshu Island. In contrast to the nearby Tokyo area, Kansai is famous for its idiosyncrasies here you can still get an idea of old Japanese culture.
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The Japan West (Sanyo Area) Rail Pass
Sanyo is an area in the south of Honshu Island. Meaning "sunny side of the mountains" this delightful region consists of Osaka, Okayama and the infamous Hiroshima.
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Please read the Japan Rail Pass Terms and Conditions before your purchase.
