Are kids free on Japan Rail?

The general rules of JR Group state that children from the ages of 6 to 11 are eligible for the discounted Japan Rail Pass. Those who are younger than 6 do not require a Japan Rail Pass as they can travel for free. However, seat reservations are not available for children under 6.



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If you calculate that your travel costs will be lower if you buy individual tickets for each journey, then it's not worth buying a JR Pass. However, if you take into account journeys on Shinkansen high-speed trains or other means of transport, the savings you make become substantial.

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Each person will need their own JR Pass.

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While the metro lines do no accept the JR Pass, other IC Cards, such as the Pasmo and Suica, may be used. These cards give you access to almost any train or bus in Tokyo, and are a perfect complement to the JR Pass.

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The Welcome Suica (Child) IC card, when charged in advance, can be used to automatically calculate and pay your child train fare, with just a tap on the ticket gate. The Welcome Suica (Child) card can be used by children up to 12 years old, and until the March 31 that follows their 12th birthday.

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With your Japan Rail Pass The cities of Tokyo and Kyoto are linked to each other by the JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line. A one-way trip from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station on a Hikari or Kodama train costs 13,080 yen (unreserved seat) or 13,800 yen (reserved seat), but is completely free with a JR Pass.

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