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When Can I Start Booking Train Rides

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grg
18 days ago
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Can I start booking train rides as soon as I receive my paper pass? Or do I have to wait until I get to Japan?

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mariko
574 posts
16 days ago
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Hi there,

You will need to wait until you arrive in Japan to reserve your seat. Once you are in Japan and activate your pass, you can easily reserve seats at any JR station ticket office (Midori-no-Madoguchi) or at the ticket machines.

I hope this helps!

Kind Regards,

Mariko

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