I'm traveling in April with 3 friends in Japan and we are wondering whether there is any price difference if we buy the JR Pass in advance. Are there any advantages?
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Is it cheaper to buy in advance?

Daniel-san
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almost 3 years ago
Hi there,
Yes, buying the pass ahead of time will save you up to 20%, so we certainly recommend doing so :)
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