Japan Rail Pass - travel tips

From 12th March 2011, the Japan Rail Pass is valid on the new Sakura Shinkansen, whisking you from Osaka-Kagoshima in just over 4 hours!

From March 2011, the Japan Rail Pass can be used on the new JR East Hayabusa service which takes you from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori in just over 3 hours!

Venture off the beaten track to the west coast of Japan. Access the Japan Alps, Noto-hantō and Kanazawa with the JR Thunderbird.

These days we've got to be connected at all times. From maps to translations services, having mobile internet in Japan is essential. We tell you how.

From passenger names to your d.o.b and intended date of use, we take you through a step by step guide to ordering online with us.

Some of you have enquired about having a Japan Rail Pass sent to you overseas and the estimated delivery time. We can do it! Here's the lowdown...

Recently you've asked us about taking breaks between days once your JR Pass is activated, click here to see what the JR Pass rules are...

We've contacted Japan Rail and found out useful information that'll come in handy if you're planning on travelling around Japan with young children.

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