I will be in Japan from Apr 9-21. When should I purchase the JR pass before I go?
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cnee1225
over 11 years ago
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Daniel-san
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over 11 years ago
Hi there!
The JR Pass can be purchased up to 90 days before you activate it. I would recommend purchasing it a month before departure. This way you are well on time and can be flexible about the moment when you change your JR Pass.
Hope this helps!
Daniel
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