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avi rosenzweig
avi rosenzweig
over 7 years ago
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Hi,
Can i upgrade from ordinary to green car for a single journey on shinkansen
Thanks,
Avi

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Daniel-san
19278 posts
over 7 years ago
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Hi Avi,

It's not possible without paying a high fee.

For instance Tokyo - Kyoto, A green class ride would cost: 18,690 (Fare:¥ 8,210 Seat Fee:¥ 10,480). The JR Pass would cover the fare but not the Seat Fee of ¥ 10,480.


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