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Buying rail pass in advance

Andi
Andi
almost 8 years ago
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Hi there
I just have a quick question can I buy JR pass few months before using it or there is expiry date . If it is how much time I have to pick up the rail pass.
Thank You

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
almost 8 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

Any JR Pass has to be activated within 3 months after purchase.

Hope this helps,
Daniel


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