Japanese Visitors Can Purchase a Rail Pass Prior To Departure
RailPass.com has added Japan Rail Pass to its offering of international rail passes and tickets, joining Europe, Australia, North America and New Zealand. RailPass.com is offering the most complete selection of Japan Rail Passes available on the Internet to North American travelers.
"Similar to Europe, Japan has an extensive rail network and trains such as the Super Ozora, the Narita Express, and the Sonic provide visitors a fun, hassle-free and economical way to tour Japan," said Bret Gordon, President and CEO, RailPass.com. "RailPass.com is the only truly global rail booking site for North American travelers. Our mission is to educate world travelers about the convenience, economy, and ease of rail travel, and make it incredibly cost-effective and easy to book."
RailPass.com is offering the most pass options for North Americans, including the Japan Rail Pass, Japan Rail East Pass, Japan Rail West Pass Kansai and Japan Rail Pass West Sanyo.
Visitors can explore the "Land of the Rising Sun" on the famous Shinkansen "Bullet" trains with the Japan Rail Pass. This pass covers all of the Japan Rail Network giving you the freedom to explore the whole of this ancient country.
Information and Prices for the Japan Rail Pass
The Japan Rail East Pass covers the Greater Tokyo area, the Tohoku region and surrounding areas. Tokyo, the highly developed capital of Japan, needs no introduction and will likely be the starting point of any trip to Japan.
There are two Japan West Rail Passes, Japan West (Kansai Area) Rail Pass and Japan West (Sanyo Area) Rail Pass. Kansai is an area in the south central region of Honshu Island. In contrast to the nearby Tokyo area, Kansai is famous for its idiosyncrasies; here you can still get an idea of old Japanese culture. Sanyo is an area in the south of Honshu Island. Meaning "sunny side of the mountains" this delightful region consists of Osaka, Okayama and Hiroshima.
All of the Japan Rail Passes are valid for 7, 14, or 21 days of within one month on railways, buses and ferry boats. Most trains have coach class and superior class, and seat reservations may be made. A 7-day, adult 2nd class Pass starts at $283.
Travelers must be foreign tourists visiting Japan as a "Temporary Visitor," or a Japanese national living in a foreign country permanently.
Click here for more information on eligibility.
RailPass.com has an extensive online selection of global rail products including passes and tickets, plus other add-ons like city and museum passes to give travelers discounts on local travel and attractions. The site is connected directly with many European railways, allowing instant booking and confirmation of tickets and reservations. Additionally, the site's contact center is available to answer questions via phone or email.
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