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JAPAN RAIL PASS... The Key To Convenient Sightseeing In Japan.
The JAPAN RAIL PASS is offered by the six companies that make up the Japan Railways Group (JR Group).
The JAPAN RAIL PASS is the most economical way to travel throughout Japan by rail. Please be aware, however, that some restrictions apply. The pass is not valid for NOZOMI trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines.
(1) Types and prices
There are two types of JAPAN RAIL PASS: Green (for superior-class Green cars), and Ordinary. Each of these types is available as a 7-day, 14-day, or 21-day pass. TYPE Green (1st class) Ordinary (2nd class) Duration ADULTS CHILD (6-11 years) ADULTS CHILD (6-11 years) 7 days 37,800 yen 18,900 yen 28,300 yen 14,150 yen 14 days 61,200 yen 30,600 yen 45,100 yen 22,550 yen 21 days 79,600 yen 39,800 yen 57,700 yen 28,850 yen
The prices indicated above are Japanese YEN. The actual cost in Euro is calculated at the time the Exchange Order is issued. Plese note that the purchase exchange rate may differ from the exchange rate in effect when you actually visit Japan.
Prices are subject to change. The applicable price is the price valid on the date when an Exchange Order is issued.
A JAPAN RAIL PASS cannot be purchased inside Japan.You must purchase an Exchange Order from us before you go to Japan.
(2) Handling fee (VAT 21% is included) -Effective from 1st April 2009.
The handling fee is subject to how many Rail Pass(es) you order.
Please note that we do not charge handling fees for the customer who purchases flight ticket to Japan from us.
- Eur 15,00 per pass -If you purchase 1 or 2 Japan Rail Pass
- Eur 10,00 per pass -If you purchase 3 or 4 Japan Rail Passes
- Eur 5,00 per pass - If you purchase 5 or more Japan Rail Passes
REQUEST FORM (MS Word)(MS WORD) Please fill in this request form and send us by Email : sakina@japanpitravel.be
REQUEST FORM (PDF)(PDF) Please fill in this request form and send us by fax : 02.5100130
(3)Value for Money!
The Japan Rail Pass is a favourite with travellers to Japan as it enables unlimited use of the Japan Rail network for the pass duration.If you purchase train ticket to Kyoto at Narita Airport appon arrival, The price will be as follows:
From Narita Airport to Tokyo station : 5,880 Yen
From Tokyo to Kyoto by Bullet train :26,440 Yen
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Total 32,320 Yen > Japan Rail Pass 7 days Ordinaly class is only 28,300 Yen!
(4)Who is eligible for a JAPAN RAIL PASS?
※Foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad for sight-seeing,under the entry status of "temporary visitor.
"Temporary Visitor" entry status, according to Japanese Immigration Law, allows a stay in Japan of 15 days or 90 days for "sight-seeing, etc." If you apply for a "stay for sight-seeing" when you enter Japan, entry personnel will stamp your passport as "Temporary Visitor," as shown below. Only persons who have a passport bearing this stamp can use a JAPAN RAIL PASS.
※Japanese nationals living in a foreign country,
a.who is qualified to live permanently in that country, or
b.who is married to a non-Japanese residing in a country other than Japan.
Note: Persons meeting conditions a or b above must be required to show proof of same at the point of purchase of an Exchange Order and obtaining a JAPAN RAIL PASS.
