Rail Passes in Japan: Discounted Train Travel in Japan
There are a range of rail passes in Japan for the Japan Railways (JR) and private railway line networks. The Japan Rail Pass is the most popular one; however, there’s also a range of regional rail passes which may suit your needs better.
Japan Rail Pass: Unlimited travel throughout Japan
The Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) is a ticket for unlimited travel on the Japan Railways (JR) network and includes all Shinkansen bullet train lines. It’s excellent value and in most cases works out cheaper than buying individual train tickets.
Japan Rail Pass Prices
Japan Rail Passes are for 7, 14 or 21 consecutive days of travel. There are two types of Japan Rail Pass, Green Car (first class) and Ordinary Car (standard class).
Adult Japan Rail Pass prices in ¥ Japanese Yen.
| Green Car | Ordinary Car | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Child | Adult | Child | |
| 7 days | ¥38,800 | ¥19,440 | ¥29,110 | ¥14,550 |
| 14 days | ¥62,950 | ¥31,470 | ¥46,390 | ¥23,190 |
| 21 days | ¥81,870 | ¥40,930 | ¥59,350 | ¥29,670 |
Children between the ages of 6 and 11 pay 50% of the adult price.
Find out more about the Japan Rail Pass and where to buy one with my comprehensive guide.
How to buy Shinkansen bullet train tickets online
It’s easy to buy Shinkansen bullet train tickets online before you arrive in Japan. Voyagin has an excellent service where you can book in advance and get tickets delivered to your hotel.
Shinkansen bullet train tickets from Tokyo
Buy Shinkansen bullet train tickets from Tokyo to popular destinations in Japan.
| From | To | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Kyoto | ¥16,660 | Buy >> |
| Tokyo | Osaka | ¥17,701 | Buy >> |
| Tokyo | Hakata (Fukoka) | ¥28,113 | Buy >> |
| Tokyo | Hakodate (Hokkaido) | ¥28,113 | Buy >> |
| Tokyo | Hiroshima | ¥23,372 | Buy >> |
| Tokyo | Kanazawa | ¥17,800 | Buy >> |
| Tokyo | Nagoya | ¥13,327 | Buy >> |
| Tokyo | Nagano | ¥11,590 | Buy >> |
| Tokyo | Odawara (Hakone & Mt. Fuji) | ¥4,581 | Buy >> |
Shinkansen bullet train tickets from Kyoto
Buy Shinkansen bullet train tickets from Kyoto to popular destinations in Japan.
| From | To | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | Tokyo | ¥16,660 | Buy >> |
| Kyoto | Osaka | ¥3,441 | Buy >> |
| Kyoto | Hakata (Fukoka) | ¥19,672 | Buy >> |
| Kyoto | Hiroshima | ¥13,976 | Buy >> |
| Kyoto | Nagoya | ¥6,847 | Buy >> |
| Kyoto | Odawara (Hakone & Mt. Fuji) | ¥14,797 | Buy >> |
Shinkansen bullet train tickets from Osaka
Buy Shinkansen bullet train tickets from Osaka to popular destinations in Japan.
| From | To | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka | Tokyo | ¥17,701 | Buy >> |
| Osaka | Kyoto | ¥3,441 | Buy >> |
| Osaka | Hakata (Fukoka) | ¥19,672 | Buy >> |
| Osaka | Hiroshima | ¥13,976 | Buy >> |
| Osaka | Nagoya | ¥6,847 | Buy >> |
| Osaka | Odawara (Hakone & Mt. Fuji) | ¥14,797 | Buy >> |
Choose from more routes and all shinkansen tickets available to buy online from Voyagin.
Why book with Voyagin?
Voyagin has made it easy to book shinkansen bullet train tickets online. Here’s why you should book with them.
- Peace of mind – get your travel arranged before you arrive in Japan
- Convenience – your tickets will be delivered and waiting for you at your hotel
- Save time and less-hassle – no queuing for tickets while you’re in Japan
- Easy and secure ordering – book your shinkansen tickets online (Japan Railways does not offer online booking in English)
Reserved seats
All tickets include seat reservations for the train time of your choice. In most cases, including trains running from Tokyo to Kyoto and Osaka, you can use your tickets on a different train the same day in unreserved seating.
Ordinary Car and Green Car
All online reservations include a choice of Green Car (first class) or Ordinary Car (standard class) seats. Green Car is more comfortable and includes features like wider reclining seats with footrests, more legroom and carriage space and reading lights.
Ticket delivery and pick-up options
Voyagin offers three types of delivery to hotels in Japan; Standard within three business days, same-day in Tokyo and next-day delivery in most of Japan. If you’re not staying in a hotel or need them in a hurry, can also pick them up from Voyagin’s office in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
Voyagin charges a fee for their service with additional charges for same-day and next-day delivery.