What
is Japan Rail Pass? ジャパンレールパスとは? With the JR Pass, you
can freely board almost any Japan Railways Group (JR Group) train
throughout the country. There are two type of Japan Rail Pass: Green
(for first-class Green cars), and Ordinary. Each of these type is
available as a 7-day, 14-day or21-day Pass.
Who is eligible for Japan Rail Pass?
ジャパンレールパスのご利用資格 The Japan Rail Pass is a
special ticket that is available only to travelers visiting Japan
from foreign countries for sightseeing. To be eligible to purchase a
Japan Rail Pass, you must meet one of the following two
conditions:
- You are a foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad
for sight-seeing, under the entry status of "temporary
visitor."
 
- You are a Japanese national living in a foreigh
country:who is qualified to live permanently in that country, or
who is married to a non-Japanese residing in a country other than
Japan.
How to obtail a
Japan Rail Pass ジャパンレールパスの購入方法 JR PASS cannot be purchased inside
Japan. ジャパンレールパスは日本国内では購入できません。 日本へ発つ前にエクスチェンジ・オーダー(引換証)を購入してください。
Your must purchase an
Exchange Order from an authorized sales office or agent before you
come to Japan. After you arrive in Japan, you turn in the Exchange
Order to receive your JAPAN RAIL PASS at an applicable JR station
that has a JAPAN RAIL PASS exchange office.
JAPAN Rail Pass types and prices
ジャパンレールパスの種別と価格 There are two types of JAPAN RAIL PASS; Green (for
first class Green cars), and ordinary. Each of these types is
available as a 7-day, 14-day or 21day Pass.

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