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Rail Passes

EXPLORING JAPAN

Shinkansen, Mt Fuji
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FUKUSHIMA

NAGANO

Hakone Kyoto KYOTO TOKYO
HIROSHIMA
Rail Passes JR Hokkaido Pass OSAKA
Japan is a country of contrasts. From glorious Hokkaido is known for its Ski areas, volcanoes FUKUOKA
ancient temples, to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo’s and natural hot springs. Explore this northern
Ginza district, traditional rural villages to cool island with the JR Hokkaido Pass which allows
mountain regions, a Japan Rail Pass can take unlimited travel on all JR Hokkaido lines of
you to all of these destinations. Hokkaido Railway Co. and selected bus lines
of JR Hokkaido Bus. A flexible 4 travel days in
If your plans are to fully explore a single region of 10 days option is also available.
Japan then an area pass may be your best option.
There are passes which cover Osaka, Kyoto and the JR West Kansai Area Pass
surrounding region.
With a Kansai Area Pass you are free to explore the SHINKANSEN JOURNEY TIMES
Japan Rail Pass many sights of the Kansai region. If you are planning Osaka – Kyoto 30 minutes
to visit Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Himeji or some of
A Japan Rail Pass covers all of Japan’s main islands the cities in between, then this is the pass for you.
and is valid on all Shinkansen (bullet trains) except The pass is valid for unlimited travel on any standard Osaka – Hiroshima 1 hour 39 minutes
Nozomi, as well as express, rapid and local trains, trains and non-reserved seats on Haruka within the Osaka – Fukuoka 2 hours 40 minutes
JR bus companies and the JR Miyajima ferry. Kansai area.
Purchase a pass for 7, 14 or 21 consecutive days Tokyo – Fukushima 1 hour 33 minutes
of unlimited travel. JR West Kansai Wide Area Pass Tokyo – Nagano 1 hour 49 minutes
There are two classes of travel to choose from The Kansai Wide Area Pass provides unlimited
– an Ordinary Pass offers standard class travel and access to JR trains in the Kansai region, Okayama Tokyo – Osaka 2 hours 30 minutes
a Green Pass provides a superior level of comfort, and neighbouring towns in the Chugoku region. Tokyo – Kyoto 2 hours 40 minutes
comparable to 1st Class services. A Japan Rail Pass From Osaka or Kyoto you can explore the entire
is simply the most convenient way to explore Japan. region, from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean.
Note: Ask your travel consultant for prices and details.

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