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Japan Rail Pass prices
The Japan Rail Pass costs ¥50,000 for 7 days, ¥80,000 for 14 days and ¥100,000 for 21 days in ordinary cars when bought on the official site[1], checked on 18 October 2026. It pays only when your JR trips within its days cost more than that, and few single trips do: even Tokyo to Hakata (Fukuoka) and back costs ¥45,500 in reserved seats[2], and each of the 12 official itineraries below costs less than the 7 day pass as written.
Prices
| Pass | Online, ordinary | Online, Green | Overseas agency, ordinary | Overseas agency, Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | ¥50,000[1] | ¥70,000[1] | ¥53,000[3] | ¥74,000[3] |
| 14 days | ¥80,000[1] | ¥110,000[1] | ¥84,000[3] | ¥116,000[3] |
| 21 days | ¥100,000[1] | ¥140,000[1] | ¥105,000[3] | ¥147,000[3] |
Two official channels: online at the official site (JAPAN RAIL PASS Reservation) and exchange orders from overseas JR designated agencies. From 1 October 2026 the agency prices rose (7 days 53,000 ordinary, 74,000 Green); online prices stay at the earlier level for a limited time, with the end of that freeze to be announced. The official pages state no separate price for passes bought at stations in Japan; the online pass is picked up at a JR ticket office or machine in Japan. The Green pass also covers ordinary cars.
Where to buy the Japan Rail Pass
| Seller | Price shown | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Japan Rail Pass (official site, JR group) Official seller | ¥50,000 for 7 days, ordinary | The railway's or issuer's own price |
| JRPass.com Order your Japan Rail Pass | US$353[22] | JRPass.com (JRPASS Ltd, London) is on the JR Group's list of overseas sales agents[23]. US$353 for one person, 7 days, Ordinary[22]. |
| Japan Experience The Japan Rail Pass: journey across Japan | €317[24] | Exchange voucher sent by post, exchanged at a JR counter in Japan. 317 euros for one person, 7 days, Ordinary[24]. Japan Experience is on the JR Group's list of overseas sales agents[25]. |
| JTB USA Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass), Whole country | US$347[26] | Exchange order sent by FedEx. US$347 for one person, 7 days, Ordinary[26]. JTB is one of the JR Group's named overseas sales agents[27]. |
| GetYourGuide Japan: 7, 14 or 21-Day Japan Rail Pass | US$370.22[28] | Sold by JRPass.com through GetYourGuide; the voucher is mailed to you and exchanged in Japan. US$370.22 for one person, 7 days, standard class[28]. |
Prices are as each seller showed them on the date in the sources.
Does it pay on the official itineraries?
Each route follows an itinerary from the Japan National Tourism Organization or a JR company, shortened to its JR trains, priced with reserved seats on the trains the pass covers, against the ¥50,000 7 day pass.
| Route and JR trips | Single tickets | Against the 7 day pass | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka[4] Tokyo to Kyoto; Kyoto to Nara; Nara to Osaka | ¥15,410 | single tickets ¥34,590 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
| Takayama, Kanazawa and Kyoto[5] Tokyo to Nagoya; Nagoya to Takayama; Kanazawa to Kyoto | ¥24,950 | single tickets ¥25,050 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
| Nikko from Tokyo[6] Tokyo to Nikko; Nikko to Tokyo | ¥11,580 | single tickets ¥38,420 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
| Hakone from Tokyo[7] Tokyo to Odawara; Odawara to Tokyo | ¥7,620 | single tickets ¥42,380 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
| Tohoku festivals: Aomori, Akita and Sendai[8] Tokyo to Shin-Aomori; Aomori to Akita; Akita to Sendai | ¥34,600 | single tickets ¥15,400 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
| Sapporo to Tokyo by Hokuto and Shinkansen[9] Sapporo to Hakodate; Hakodate to Shin-Aomori; Shin-Aomori to Morioka; Morioka to Sendai; Sendai to Tokyo | ¥43,150 | single tickets ¥6,850 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
| Kyushu: Nagasaki, Huis Ten Bosch, Kumamoto, Kagoshima[10] Hakata (Fukuoka) to Nagasaki; Nagasaki to Huis Ten Bosch; Huis Ten Bosch to Kumamoto; Kumamoto to Kagoshima-Chuo | ¥24,200 | single tickets ¥25,800 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
| Shikoku loop from Osaka: Takamatsu, Iya Valley, Matsuyama[11] Shin-Osaka to Okayama; Okayama to Takamatsu; Kotohira to Oboke; Oboke to Matsuyama; Matsuyama to Okayama; Okayama to Shin-Osaka | ¥34,290 | single tickets ¥15,710 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
| Izumo from Osaka[12] Shin-Osaka to Okayama; Okayama to Izumoshi | ¥13,160 | single tickets ¥36,840 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
| Ise Shrine from Tokyo[13] Tokyo to Nagoya; Nagoya to Iseshi | ¥13,660 | single tickets ¥36,340 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
| Matsumoto, Azumino and Narai from Tokyo[14] Shinjuku to Matsumoto; Matsumoto to Hotaka; Hotaka to Matsumoto; Matsumoto to Narai | ¥9,560 | single tickets ¥40,440 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
| Tokyo to Kagoshima by rail: Fukuoka, Kumamoto and the Satsuma coast[15] Tokyo to Hakata (Fukuoka); Hakata (Fukuoka) to Kumamoto; Kumamoto to Yatsushiro; Sendai (Kagoshima) to Kagoshima-Chuo | ¥32,470 | single tickets ¥17,530 cheaper | Open in the calculator |
Long return trips against the 7 day pass
| Return trip, reserved seat | Single tickets | Against the 7 day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo to Kyoto and back, Hikari | ¥27,700[2] | single tickets ¥22,300 cheaper |
| Tokyo to Kanazawa and back, Kagayaki | ¥29,200[2] | single tickets ¥20,800 cheaper |
| Tokyo to Hiroshima and back, Hikari, change at Shin-Kobe to Sakura | ¥37,820[2] | single tickets ¥12,180 cheaper |
| Tokyo to Shin-Aomori and back, Hayabusa | ¥36,220[16] | single tickets ¥13,780 cheaper |
| Tokyo to Hakata (Fukuoka) and back, Hikari, change at Shin-Kobe to Sakura | ¥45,500[2] | single tickets ¥4,500 cheaper |
Nozomi and Mizuho
The pass does not cover Nozomi or Mizuho on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen, not even non-reserved seats. With the pass you can ride them by adding a NOZOMI MIZUHO Ticket for one train and one section, at the same price for reserved, non-reserved and Green seats: for example Tokyo to Shin-Osaka 4,960 yen, Tokyo to Hakata 8,140 yen. It is sold from one month before travel at JR ticket machines and offices, but not for some short pairs (for example Kyoto to Shin-Osaka). Without it, use Hikari, Kodama, Sakura or Tsubame.[29]
| NOZOMI MIZUHO Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Kyoto to Himeji | ¥2,530[20] |
| Shin-Osaka to Okayama | ¥2,530[20] |
| Nagoya to Kyoto | ¥2,530[20] |
| Nagoya to Shin-Osaka | ¥2,530[20] |
| Odawara to Kyoto | ¥2,530[20] |
| Hakata (Fukuoka) to Kumamoto | ¥2,890[20] |
| Kyoto to Okayama | ¥3,400[20] |
| Hiroshima to Hakata (Fukuoka) | ¥3,400[20] |
| Hiroshima to Himeji | ¥3,400[20] |
| Kumamoto to Kagoshima-Chuo | ¥3,700[20] |
| Kyoto to Hiroshima | ¥4,170[20] |
| Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima | ¥4,170[20] |
| Tokyo to Nagoya | ¥4,180[20] |
| Tokyo to Kyoto | ¥4,960[20] |
| Tokyo to Shin-Osaka | ¥4,960[20] |
| Shin-Osaka to Hakata (Fukuoka) | ¥4,960[20] |
| Hakata (Fukuoka) to Kagoshima-Chuo | ¥5,150[20] |
| Tokyo to Himeji | ¥5,390[20] |
| Kyoto to Hakata (Fukuoka) | ¥5,390[20] |
| Tokyo to Okayama | ¥5,930[20] |
| Tokyo to Hiroshima | ¥6,500[20] |
| Tokyo to Hakata (Fukuoka) | ¥8,140[20] |
| Shin-Osaka to Kagoshima-Chuo | ¥10,110[20] |
What the pass covers
| Train or service | Covered | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Monorail | Yes | Named as covered on the official pass pages (Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho).[17] |
| Narita Express | Yes | A JR limited express; the pass covers JR limited express trains, ordinary cars, and Green cars with the Green pass. A reserved seat is free but must be booked.[17] |
| Haruka | Yes | A JR West limited express; covered as a JR limited express. A reserved seat is free but must be booked.[17] |
| JR buses | Yes | Local routes of the eight JR bus companies are covered, except some local routes; JR express (highway) buses are not covered.[18] |
| JR Miyajima Ferry | Yes | Covered between Miyajimaguchi and Miyajima; the Miyajima Visitor Tax of 100 yen is paid separately. The JR Kyushu Jet Ferry to Busan is not covered.[18] |
| Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kagayaki, Hakutaka, Tsurugi, Asama) | Yes | All trains covered in ordinary cars (Green with the Green pass). Gran Class needs the limited express charge and Gran Class charge paid in full.[19] |
| Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen (Hayabusa, Hayate, Yamabiko, Nasuno, Komachi, Tsubasa) | Yes | All trains covered in ordinary cars (Green with the Green pass); Gran Class and TRAIN DESK cars are not covered.[19] |
| Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, Nozomi | No | Not covered, reserved or non-reserved, unless the holder buys the Nozomi Mizuho Ticket for that section before boarding.[17] |
| Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, Hikari and Kodama | Yes | Covered. Most Sanyo Shinkansen Hikari and Kodama have no Green car.[19] |
| Kyushu Shinkansen (Sakura, Tsubame) | Yes | Covered. Mizuho is not covered without the Nozomi Mizuho Ticket. Some Series 800 Sakura and Tsubame have no Green car.[19] |
| Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen (Kamome) | Yes | Covered; the Kamome has no Green car.[19] |
| Thunderbird (Osaka and Kyoto to Tsuruga) | Yes | A JR West limited express on JR track; covered as a JR limited express (all reserved, seat booked free).[17] |
| Odakyu (private railway, including Romancecar and the Mt. Fuji through train beyond Matsuda) | No | Private railways need their own fare and charge; the official list names Odakyu for the Mt. Fuji train between Matsuda and Shinjuku.[18] |
| Tokyo Metro and other subways | No | Not a JR line and not among the non JR services the official conditions list as covered (Tokyo Monorail, JR Miyajima Ferry, JR buses and four short third sector sections).[17] |
| Tobu Railway (Nikko and Kinugawa through trains) | No | The section on Tobu track needs its own fare and charge.[18] |
Announced price changes
- JR Central and JR West will raise the reserved seat limited express charge for Nozomi and Mizuho on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen for tickets bought from 1 July 2027 (Tokyo to Shin-Osaka 14,720 to 15,420 yen, Tokyo to Nagoya 11,300 to 11,880, Tokyo to Okayama 17,770 to 18,530, Tokyo to Hiroshima 19,760 to 20,620, Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima 10,950 to 11,210, Shin-Osaka to Hakata 16,020 to 16,300). Hikari, Kodama and non-reserved seats do not change.[21]
- JR Central and JR West will raise the Green charge on all Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen trains for travel from 15 December 2027 (by distance: up to 100 km 1,300 to 2,100 yen, up to 200 km 2,800 to 4,500, up to 400 km 4,190 to 6,700, up to 600 km 5,400 to 8,400, up to 800 km 6,600 to 10,400, over 800 km 7,790 to 12,300). The smartEX and Express Yoyaku online prices change by the same amounts.[21]
- Japan Rail Pass: agency (exchange order) prices rose from 1 October 2026; online prices are frozen for a limited time and the end of the freeze will be announced. Whether the NOZOMI MIZUHO Ticket price changes in July 2027 is not stated.[3]
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