How much is the Japan Rail Pass? Current JR Pass pricing for travelers!
- Published on : 14/02/2025
- by : Joshua
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Take a look at current pricing for the Japan Rail Pass, a great travel option for visitors to Japan!
The Japan Rail Pass (often shortened to JR Pass) is a special travel pass issued by Japan Railways that allows for national access to their travel facilities, including Shinkansen, express trains, buses, and more! The pass provides great convenience and flexibility to travelers, as well as savings to those with prolific itineraries.
There are a few options for the Japan Rail Pass, such as the green class (first class) Japan Rail Pass, which covers the price of riding the Shinkansen bullet train’s green car. The price of the pass also comes discounted for children 6-11 years of age.*
*Children under the age of 6 are able to ride on public transportation free of charge and sit on the lap of the accompanying adult on the Shinkansen bullet train. Individuals 12 years and older must use the standard Japan Rail Pass.
The JR Pass options are as follows:
Ordinary Pass for adults for 7, 14, or 21 days
Ordinary Pass for children for 7, 14, or 21 days
Green Pass for adults for 7, 14, or 21 days
Green Pass for children for 7, 14, or 21 days
As of 2025, the Japan Rail Pass prices are as follows:
| Pass Type | 7-Day Price | 14-Day Price | 21-Day Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Adult) Ordinary National | 50,000 yen | 80,000 yen | 100,000 yen |
| (Adult) Green National | 70,000 yen | 110,000 yen | 140,000 yen |
| (Children) Ordinary National | 25,000 yen | 40,000 yen | 50,000 yen |
| (Children) Green National | 35,000 yen | 55,000 yen | 70,000 yen |
Other options for traveling in Japan
For those who have itineraries consisting of just one or two major cities, pre-ordering tickets for the Shinkansen bullet train is great for optimizing convenience and assuring seats when traveling! Go between beloved destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Hakone, and more with Japan's extensive and efficient railway network!
If the Japan Rail Pass doesn't work with your itinerary, regional passes may be worth looking into! These operate just like the Japan Rail Pass but work in a more confined coverage area. They come at a more affordable price since they aren't intended for national travel but offer a medley of benefits to visitors who have more compact itineraries.
Some of the most popular regional passes include the Kansai Wide Area Pass which grants coverage to places like Osaka, Kyoto, Wakayama and Okayama, the Hakone Free Pass which is a great option. With this pass you can travel to Hakone in Kanagawa from Shinjuku Station and also get around the area. The Osaka-Tokyo Hokuriku Arch Pass, which is great for seeing Tokyo and Kanto, exploring the Japanese Alps region, and then going out to Kansai!
Additionally, for people who want the most autonomy when traveling and/or have more nature-centric itineraries to places harder to get to by train, a car rental may be a good option. Many travelers may need a translation of their driver's license in order to rent a car, depending on their nationality.
Book a tour and have your travel needs organized!
Depending on the itinerary, our self-guided, small group, and custom tours cover all of your transportation needs, including IC cards, Shinkansen bullet train tickets, and even regional passes and JR passes! Our tours are an excellent choice if you're searching for a fantastic way to see the nation with the advice and help of knowledgeable Japanese tour guides!
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