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JR Pass hourly or daily validity

gw
gw
about 12 years ago
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If I activate my 7 day pass by taking the first journey in the late afternoon, say 5pm on Day 1, does my pass expire at 5pm on Day 8 or at midnight on Day 7?

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mari
1950 posts
about 12 years ago
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Hi there,

Japan Rail Pass validity is measured per day rather than on an hourly basis. This means that if you activate your rail pass on Day 1 (at any time), it will expire at midnight on Day 7.

Hope this helps!


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