For many years now, the Japan Rail Pass has been one of the best way for visitors to Japan to see the country. Starting soon, though, it’s going to take a lot more number-crunching to figure out if it ...

After decades without a significant increase, the price of the passes is jumping by as much as 76 percent. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t still a good value, if you know how to use them.

The Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass/ bullet train) in Japan has increased in price from ¥47,250 (USD 316.32) to ¥80,000 ( USD 535.56), marking a significant hike of ...

Now, the cost of a seven-day pass is ¥50,000 ($337), up from ¥29,650 ($200). Kids 6 to 11 are still eligible for half-price tickets across the train network, though.

Let's take a look at what the JR Pass increase means for you, how to decide if it'll still be worth getting, and 5 other must-know travel hacks to save money while travelling in Japan. 1.

But on 1 Oct 2023, we saw a whopping ~70% increase in the JR Pass price. After this crazy big price hike, is the JR Pass still worth purchasing? Maybe not…but we know Singaporeans. Our love for the ...

It's no secret that Singaporeans love visiting Japan. And as most Japan aficionados would know, the unlimited travel Japan Rail (JR) Pass is a cost-effective way to get around Japan if you plan to ...

News Japan Rail Pass prices to increase by more than 65 percent The money-saving JR travel passes for international tourists will cost significantly more from October 2023 Written by Emma Steen ...

Japan travel: Japan Rail pass guide (updated April 2023) FAQs for using the JR Pass in Japan, updated to include the latest price increase happening in October 2023. Lim Yian Lu and Stephanie Zheng ...

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 ...

The Japan Rail Pass is great for backpackers who are taking a lot of rail trips around the country, but if you are staying in just a few places, the full Japan Rail Pass may not be worth the ...

Also called the JR Pass, the Japan Rail Pass gives you unlimited rides on trains operated by Japan Railways Group (JR). Not only does JR usually manage the most convenient local lines for getting to ...