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JR Pass on Bus/ Bullet trains

nandakj
nandakj
over 9 years ago
4 responses

Hi, Can the JR pass be used on all bus (Tokyo and Kyoto) and ferry services as well in addition to trains. Is bullet train also covered by JR pass. thanks

Dounia
Dounia
2 posts
over 9 years ago

Hello!
I think the JRpass is valid only for the Miyajima ferry, and not for all buses in Tokyo and Kyoto.
To check, you can go on Hyperdia and check the box "Japan Railway" only.

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Daniel-san
18832 posts
over 9 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

Dounia summed it up nicely! Just to confirm, the JR Pass is also valid on the Shinkansen (bullet trains).

nandakj
nandakj
4 posts
over 9 years ago

Dounia and Daniel-San - Thanks for your clarification.


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