Can foreigners buy JR Pass in Japan?

The JR Pass is only available to foreign nationals who are visiting Japan under “Temporary visitor” status. Read more about who is eligible for the pass.

Does JR Pass cover Tokyo Metro?

While the metro lines do no accept the JR Pass, other IC Cards, such as the Pasmo and Suica, may be used. These cards give you access to almost any train or bus in Tokyo.

Is Yokohama line covered by JR Pass?

From Tokyo, your Japan Rail Pass gives you direct access to all that Yokohama has to offer. Both Tokyo and Yokohama are well-served by JR train lines, giving you a multitude of travel options. From Tokyo Station, take the JR Tokaido line, Yokosuka line or Keihin-Tohoku line (also available from Ueno Station).

Can you use JR Pass in Sapporo?

Three subway lines, a tram line and many bus companies (JR Hokkaido Bus, Hokkaido Chuo Bus and Jotetsu Bus) provide Sapporo with an efficient network of public transportation. The Japan Rail Pass, Hokkaido Rail Pass and Hokkaido Free Pass are valid on local buses operated by JR Hokkaido Bus.

Can Japanese use JR Pass?

The Japan Rail Pass (also commonly called JR Pass) is a very cost effective rail pass for long distance train travel in Japan. The pass can be used only by foreign tourists and offers unlimited rides on JR trains for one, two or three weeks at a cost that residents of Japan can only dream of.

What lines are covered by JR Pass?

The Japan Rail Pass covers all JR Group limited express trains, express trains, rapid and local ones. Shinkansen bullet trains are also covered, except of NOZOMI and MIZUHO.

What does the JR Pass cover in Tokyo?

Which lines are JR lines?

Major JR train lines in Central Tokyo

• Yamanote Line. Circle line that connects all major city centers.
• Keihin-Tohoku Line. Runs parallel to the Yamanote Line on the eastern half of the circle.
• Chuo/Sobu Line (Local) Runs across the Yamanote circle (local slow service).
• Chuo Line (Rapid)
• Saikyo Line.
• Shinkansen.

Does JR pass cover Hokkaido Shinkansen?

The JR-East south Hokkaido pass is the only regional pass that covers the Hokkaido Shinkansen. This is unlike the Hokkaido Rail Pass which is valid for all trains around Hokkaido, with the exception of the Shinkansen trains.