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| Above, two JR Rail Passes that I used during past trips. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Now that Japan has reopened to foreign tourists again, it is time to do some planning for a future trip and how to get around the country after you've arrived.
The most economical way to get around Japan, saving a lot of money in the process, is with the many JR Rail Passes that are available to foreign tourists.
According to Time Out, there are 13 different Rail Passes available. All one has to do is select one that best suits one's itinerary.
Time Out reported:
Travelling via train and shinkansen is a quintessential Japanese experience. However, train rides, especially on the shinkansen, can add up to be a costly expense. Lucikly for tourists, Japan Railways has created a host of discount rail passes exclusively for foreign passport holders with short-term visit visas, all of which offer unlimited rides on trains and shinkansen across multiple days. (Psst... some of these JR passes are also available to foreign residents in Japan – more info here.)
Aside from the popular Japan Rail Pass, which gives you access to most JR trains and shinkansen across the breadth of Japan, there are a number of other discount passes that could also save you a lot of money. To help you organise your travels, here's a list of all the current JR rail passes you can enjoy with your foreign passport as a temporary visitor in Japan. Just don't forget to bring your passport along with you when you go to purchase or collect your pass.
To read more, go here.
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