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Dmitry
Dmitry
about 9 years ago
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I'm planning to go to Japan from 29 of December to 12 of January.

Just a few questions regarding the usage of JR Pass:
1. Is Nartia express included?
2. If I purchase it online can I validate it online or only after I arrive to Japan at JR/Midori Madoguchi?
3. Since JR Pass is for reserved seats (shiteiseki) do I reserve seats only after validation at Midori Madoguchi or can I reserve seats online as well?
4. JR Pass is good for any sinkansen (including Hikari) but not Nozomi and Mizuho?

I am a bit worried that when I arrive on the 29th of December and try to reserve seats there will be none available.

Thank you in advance!

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Daniel-san
19375 posts
about 9 years ago
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Hi there,

1.) Yes.

2.) You can do so when you arrive in Japan.

3.) Most trains can only be reserved once you are in Japan. JR East offers a online reservation service but only for JR East trains.

4.) The JR Pass is indeed valid for any Shinkansen, which the exception of the Nozomi and Mizuho services.

Have a good trip!
Daniel

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