Can someone pick up or redeem by JR Pass on my behalf? No they will not be able to redeem the JR Pass on your behalf. You have to redeem the pass yourself at a JR Ticket Office in Japan where one of their staff will verify your identity.
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The Rail Pass is valid on almost all forms of transportation (train, bus and ferry) operated by the companies of the JR Group. However, there are exceptions and conditions of use of the Rail Pass. The Rail Pass is non-transferable and can only be used by the person designated on the pass.
The JR Pass is a personal ticket and can't be shared among multiple people. There are possible harsh fines if caught. If you travel with multiple persons, please make sure that everyone has a valid ticket.
Can I change the name on the Japan Rail Pass Exchange Order? Yes, but only if there was an error with your name. You can not transfer the Exchange Order to someone else. This will also incur a small fee.
STEP2Pick up the PASSWhen you arrive in Japan, pick up the JAPAN RAIL PASS at the JR-designated ticket office counter. When picking up the PASS, your eligibility will be confirmed. Please present your passport and those of the persons traveling with you.
The JR Pass is valid on all Shinkansen services in all the Shinkansen lines, except for the Nozomi and Mizuho services on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines. You will not have access to the trains with the fewest stops on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines.
A You can change JAPAN RAIL PASS start date and change the number of accompanying passengers on JAPAN RAIL PASS Reservation. Pass types (Ordinary Car train, Green Car, 7-day, 14-day, and 21-day) cannot be changed.
You can download them directly from us and store them on your phone for later use. Some trains in Japan come with power outlets, ask the JR-Staff if a seat equipped with one is available and you can charge your device on the go.
What's more, up to four adults and four children can travel on the same card and receive the savings. You don't need to be related either, so it's great for big fun days out.
If you have a second cardholder named on your Family & Friends Railcard they can also download the Railcard to their device to use the Railcard when you aren't, provided they are travelling with a child age 5-15. You will need to click “Manage my Railcard on the website homepage to log in to your account.
You'll first receive the Exchange Order. After you receive the Exchange Order, you have 90 days to redeem your JR pass from the voucher confirmation date. After redeeming your actual JR pass, you can choose an activation date within 30 days from the redemption date.
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.
To activate your Japan Rail Pass, please go to any JR office. They are spread through most Japanese Airports, such as Narita and Haneda. You can also find them at all the main train stations, located across the country.
With your Japan Rail PassThe Hikari and Kodama trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen lines are covered by the Japan Rail Pass, and they can take you from Tokyo to Osaka in about 3 to 4 hours. In Tokyo, you can catch the Shinkansen either at Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station, and then arrive to Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka.