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JR Pass Validity period

bruce ollason
bruce ollason
over 7 years ago
5 responses

If a buy a JR pass is there a certain period in which I have to use it , for example could I hold on to it for say one year before using it in Japan ?

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 7 years ago
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Hi there,

Any JR Pass has to be activated within 90 days of purchase. You would have to get a new one or have it re-issued if you decide to take longer.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

bruce ollason
bruce ollason
5 posts
over 7 years ago

Thanks Daniel-San.

Can you please confirm if I can get it re-issued then it will not cost any more money ?

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 7 years ago
Expert

Hi again,

Having it re-issued does mean that you will have to pay a re-issue fee. This is generally 15% of the ticket.


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