Hi!
We are traveling to Japan at the end of September (September 20-Oct 1). I read online somewhere that you have to activate your rail pass within 3 months of buying it. Is this so?
When do you suggest we buy our rail passes?
Thank you!
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When to buy pass
daylemaas
almost 5 years ago
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Daniel-san
18835 posts
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almost 5 years ago
Hi there,
This is correct, I would buy your JR Pass about a month in advance before going to Japan. This way you have plenty of time.
Kind regards,
Daniel
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