Start Date

Hello there,

The start date is the first day that you want to start using the JR Pass. I.e. the first day you want to get on the train.

When you arrive in Japan and exchange the JR Pass, you'll be asked to select your first day of use. This can be right away or at a later date. Once you have exchanged the JR Pass, you can also start making reservations, even if your start date is at a later date.

Hope this explains it :)
Daniel