we are headed to Japan in late June for 12 days but are going to purchase the 7 day JR pass. Since we are buying the pass specifically for the Shinkasen train to Osaka, do we just activate/use the pass starting on the day we get on the bullet train to Osaka? or 7 days before the bullet train trip heading back from Osaka to Tokyo? are the dates flexible for the 7 day pass? thanks
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asaulo1
about 6 years ago
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Daniel-san
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about 6 years ago
Hi there,
The JR Pass is counted in consecutive days, so it starts counting down from the 1st day of use.
Hope this answers your questions :)
Daniel
asaulo1
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almost 6 years ago
just to be clear, when you make a reservation on the shinkansen, it doesn't count as the 1st day of use, correct? just want to make sure. thanks.
Daniel-san
18836 posts
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almost 6 years ago
Yes, that's correct.
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