I have two friends coming to visit Japan during Golden Week so would like to reserve their tickets if possible.They arrive on the 29th April and we are hoping to travel to Hiroshima on that day.
I know they go on sale 1 month beforehand, but is it possible to reserve train tickets and still allow them to use a JR Pass? They haven't purchased one yet but will do soon.
My options appear to be:
1 - Booking train tickets in advance for them, but paying a lot more money than the JR Pass would cost.
2 - Buying the JR pass but being unable to reserve seats until the day they arrive.
Does anyone know of a way around this problem?
Thanks in advance!