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Start your trip perfectly with airport pick-up and JR Pass exchange service. Updated for your safe arrival in 2022.

The resort Shirakami train is one of the most beautiful train rides in Japan along the scenic coastline of northern Tohoku.

The Yufuin no Mori is covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR Kyushu Passes. Here's how to book your seat reservation, read the timetable, and plan your trip from Hakata to Yufuin or Beppu.

As of March 26th 2016, Hokkaido will be connected to mainland Japan by Shinkansen. Learn all about the Hokkaido Shinkansen and the Japan Rail Pass validity.

Here is how to return your Pocket WiFi at the airport before returning home. Please return the Wifi router and all included accessories.

Learn about night trains using the Japan Rail Pass. These days, only one night train remains in regular service in Japan, the Sunrise Express.

Once you have received your voucher for the JRPass, you will need to activate it at the JRPass exchange office in Japan.

It will be very unfortunate if you are unable to use your Japan Rail Pass as you have forgotten it at home or can’t locate your JRPass in Japan.

Many customers book JR hotels but do not realise they can receive a discount with the Japan Rail Pass. Make sure you don’t miss out!

The JRPASS covers only Japan railway (JR) transports. Non JR lines such as subways, Tokyo metro and other company lines.