Catch as many jr trains, buses, and transfers as you like with your multiuse jr pass. National japan railways group owns roughly 80% of the railroads, but the rest. Given that the 7day standard japan rail pass has a cost of 29,110 yen, adding very few rides you are already saving money. Japan rail pass from japans leading official agency in australia. Guide to japanese train tickets and rail passes japan guide. This includes travel aboard the world famous shinkansen bullet trains, limited expresses and local services. All seats should be booked before boarding the train.
Shinkansen is the most popular transportation to travel within japan, such as from tokyo to kyoto and shinosaka to. The complete railway timetable is a mammoth book written only in japanese. There are 24 tours to choose from, that range in length from 6 days up to 16 days. We are delighted to announce that japan by rail is now available in a kindle ebook version as well, of course, as the book. Shinkansen and limited express train reservations ticketing. When boarding a train in japan, a ticket must be purchased.
Reservations can be made from one month before your travel date up until 11. Japan railways west jr west has a new rail ticket service where you can book online and collect tickets at a train station. Japanese nationals can no longer buy a japan rail pass. The only night trains left in operation are in septembre 2017 the sunrise setoizumo, the luxury seven stars, the jr east s luxury cruise train and jr west s new sleeper twilight express mizukaze. Nov 02, 2018 top 10 japan bullet train travel hacks and tips. Benefit from the bahncard discount on every ticket purchase. Guide to japanese train tickets japan travel and living guide. Compare and book your flight online in order to get our best deal. Please take your japan rail pass to the jr ticket office.
A separate booking has to be made for children who are travelling without their parents or grandparents. It is also possible to buy your train ticket at a railway station at ticket machines english language version available. Japan is a genuinely fascinating and beautiful country that is exciting to tour by train. More about hotels, car rentals, travel insurance and more. Shinkansen bullet trains, classic trains, airport trains. The future of train travel has already arrived in japan. I want emails from lonely planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, thirdparty offers, and surveys. With the rail pass, you dont have to worry about buying individual tickets which are ridiculously expensive, and you can reserve your seats on all japan rail trains for free.
Riding the train in japan erik s guide to japan book 1 kindle edition. Hyperdiatimetable is a service which offers the route and the timetable of the railway and the aviation within japan. We have direct contracts with many major airlines such as klm royal dutch airline, air france, ana, japan airlines, alitalia, emirates and many more. Fodors essential japan fullcolor travel guide fodors travel guides. Taking the train in japan japan travel and living guide. Rail travel agencies train web railroad information.
Thanks to this book, we had a good idea of what to expect how to buy tickets and what to do with them and what to expect on the trains. Book the best japan rail pass itineraries vacations. Is there no way to book direct from the train company. Japan train tickets japan rail tickets international rail. But you can use either ticket office to book any jr train tickets. In addition, this service possesses the golf course search function. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your japan rail pass according to length of travel for more details please go to the product description during the booking process. Book a hotel stay or rent a car without the extra legwork. Depending on the railway company, a limited express fee has to be paid in. Download the free amtrak mobile app for simple, intuitive booking and access to the travel information you need, whenever and wherever you need it. The maximum speed of shinkansen is 240 to 320 kmh 150 to 200 mph depending on cars and lines. Many travelers are curious to find out how to ride one during their visit to japan. Overnight trains are a very special part of japans train services.
The railway system in japan is so well developed, punctual, extensive and diverse that you can simply assume that wherever you plan to go there is a train that will take you there the very first thing to know is that railway lines in japan are not operated by a single company. Here we introduce some useful guides for ticket types, how to purchase tickets and other useful information for using jr east trains. As to why well partly because i want to travel on specific trains, and to be sure that i can, and partly for convenience id prefer not to have to worry about booking the tickets when i get to tokyo. Even if you only spend a couple of hours on train travel in japan, this booklet provides considerably more than the two bucks it costs in general information that you will use. You can make reservations right up to train departures, although during national holidays such as golden week, obon or new year, 34 days in advance is necessary. Travel regionally and discover germanys most beautiful spots.
Nowhere on earth are trains as accurate, down to the second usually, and the staff is knowledgable and. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at. The author was born and raised in japan, and writes this short guide in a casual, easytoread language. The route search corresponds to not only japanese but also english and chinese. Children aged 014 travel free of charge when accompanying their parents or grandparents. Allyoucan japan isbn 1479216437, by josh shulman is a unique travel guide to japan that offers a smart travel strategy for getting an authentic yet affordable experience in japan. Whether youre off for a romantic vacation, family trip, or an allinclusive holiday, japan vacation packages on tripadvisor make planning your trip simple and affordable. Whether you want to book flights, hotels, drives, tours, cruises or more, our tokyobased travel consultants are here to look after you every step of the way. I read this book before my wife and i went on a very enjoyable holiday, our first time in japan. You can easily buy shinkansen train tickets from voyagin and travel safely and rapidly to your destination in japan. How to reserve a seat of japan railway trains at the. Find the perfect vacation package for japan on tripadvisor by comparing japan hotel and flight prices. How to reserve a seat of japan railway trains at the station.
All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc. The reserve seat on most trains can be reserved at midori no madoguchi only. And dont forget to protect your trip with travel protection insurance. An escorted rail holiday with great rail journeys combines the opportunity to immerse yourself in japans history, culture and natural beauty with excellent value for money. The shinkansen bullet train is japans pride, being the first highspeed train in the world. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails. This website is unofficial website about japan rail pass, other rail passes and rail travel in japan. The book also tells you what to see and do when you are there, as well as where to stay and eat. The train stops at obi station for about 10 minutes, where local products and sweets can be purchased. Oct 08, 2017 the future of train travel has already arrived in japan.
Shinkansen network covers most of the big cities across japan with 2,764 km 1,717 miles of train tracks, from hokkaido to kyushu. Popular destinations in japan prices are based on round trip travel and hotel stay per traveler. Explore japan with a japan rail tickets exclusively available to non japan residents, a japan rail pass allows you to travel across the country for 7, 14 or 21 consecutive days in a month. The tour had two parts, the china part was excellent, tori was brilliant. An escorted rail vacation with great rail journeys combines the opportunity to immerse yourself in japan s history, culture and natural beauty with excellent value for money. Other than that, for the serious independent traveller, the best guidebooks to take are either the lonely planet or the rough guide.
Due to the dense and frequent network in japan, you will always get a seat at short notice. We needed to travel by train for long distance travel as well as on the tokyo train system. The only night trains left in operation are in septembre 2017 the sunrise setoizumo, the luxury seven stars, the jr east s. A great thing about traveling in japan is that most major train stations have tourist information centers, which are full of local maps, resources and helpful staff. Highspeed train shinkansen japan rail pass bullet train 7 days japan rail pass is included by default. A shinkansen guide and shinkansen hacks on how to ride a train in japan while riding tokaido line green car, reserved and reserved seats. Japan by rail the guidebook for discovering japan by train. Here are nine tips to make your journey even easier.
How to buy japan rail tickets and shinkansen tickets online. The most popular month for these tours is october, which has the most tour departures. Mar 30, 2020 japan travel centre offers a huge selection of cheap flights to japan. Jul 02, 2018 taking the amazing bullet train from kyoto to tokyo, japan.
Japan is surprisingly easy to get around despite the language barrier, so for most travelers its not at all necessary to travel around with a map. Our page about regular train tickets provides an introduction to the various fares and fees, such as the base fare and limited express fee, and the rules for using tickets. Japan rail pass from japan s leading official agency in australia. Since i opened in 2009, i have received more than 20,000 inquies from the readers and i replied all. Buy your japan rail pass online with travel japan now. However, from june 2017 those who have lived outside of japan for 10 years or more will be able to buy a pass subject to providing proof from the embassy or relevant local authority in the country they. The japan rail pass tends to be more cost effective the more you travel and the longer the distance.
Japan travel is the leading resource for japan travel information and the primary destination for visitors planning and traveling to japan. A round trip between tokyo and kyoto could cost between 26,000 and 27,000 yen. The japan rail pass may lead to a reduction but it depends on the route you will travel, in fact, the japan rail pass is a package you only pay once for unlimited use of the train that allows you to take all trains owned by japan railway company unlimited for 7, 14 or 21 days. The jr group does not allow to change to a reserved seat once you have boarded the train. The property is conveniently located a 1525 minute train ride away to stations such as shinjuku, shibuya, asakusa, akihabara and ueno. Train reservations are available for the coloredin areas. The stations can be hectic places with multiple rail lines converging, meaning not only do you have to decipher the signs you also have to wade through the crowds. Travel japan japan national tourism organization jnto. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to leave your comment. Exchange your order for the actual japan rail pass.
And, our company offers and sells the traveling expenses adjustment system using the route searach function of. Travel by rail is an essential component to any trip in japan, and the rail pass is without a doubt the most convenient and most economical way to travel around the country. For more inspiration, discover our japan vacation deals. During that period, you can enjoy unlimited travel hop on and off as you please on most of japan s rail network, including its worldfamous shinkansen. Both a retro throwback and a complete novelty, these trains are rapidly becoming rare as they lose business to airlines and bullet trains. Below is a list of the various railway tickets available in japan. Book the best japan rail pass itineraries vacations japan. Japan rail pass holders are entitled to book a seat on all japan railways trains free of charge. Japan by rail tells you what you need to know to plan a trip to japan including. The trailblazer japan by rail guide is specifically aimed at train travel around japan, with both city and train information highly recommended. Japan travel centre offers a huge selection of cheap flights to japan.
Discount ticket shops can be found around major railway stations in large cities. Japan bullet train top 10 must know travel hacks shinkansen. These are the best fares found by travelers who searched tripadvisor in the past recent weeks. Check out some of our favourite trips or build your very own itinerary. Haneda airport is a 40minute train ride away while it takes about 90 minutes to get to narita airport by train from train hostel hokutosei. Reservations cannot be made for the tokaido and sanyo shinkansen, the kyushu shinkansen. The cost of your japan train vacation includes flights, all rail, coach and ferry travel, a generous selection of meals, overnight accommodation of a high standard and a program of guided tours, excursions and visits to some of japans most compelling destinations. It attracts travellers with its high levels of safety, speeds over 200 km per hour, and frequent departures every 35 minutes. If you are in a large party and want to sit together, i recommend reserving seats for your journeys at the beginning of your stay. When youre done, you can download your japan travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. Thanks but these just seem to be travel agents or similar. However, specific package prices and availability for your selected dates from your departure city change rapidly as they are subject to availability from our partners and cannot be guaranteed.
But if you book a seat on overnight booking, please check the departure date at the original departure station. Taking the amazing bullet train from kyoto to tokyo, japan. Its an economical way to travel throughout japans extensive rail network, considered to be one of the most efficient in the world. For intercity travel including shinkansen trips, youll need to buy paper tickets unless you have a rail pass. All about the japanese trains and using the japan rail pass. Travel smarter with mobile app available for iphone and android devices. Japan is a hugely varied country, where vast, cosmopolitan megacities give way to rural landscapes, and where ancient culture blends happily with cuttingedge technology. Guide to japanese train tickets japan travel and living. Riding the train in japan eriks guide to japan book 1.