Are you planning to buy your JR Train Pass? Buy your JR Pass before you travel to Japan to get it at a cheaper price. Whether you will get a regional pass or the all Japan pass, this entry will give you an idea on how to do it.
Below is the estimated delivery time once you buy your pass online. Make sure to choose the country where it will be delivered. It will be delivered via FedEx.:
Follow each step number as indicated in the screenshots.:
Once you click on “ADD TO CART”, you will be brought to this page below. Update the ones indicated with steps number:
Fill out the next page:
And finally, fill out the billing address and click “ORDER”:
You will receive an order confirmation with the FedEx tracking information in your email. In a few hours you will also receive an email from FedEx updating you on your shipment. I got my JR Pass invoice after 2 days from when I bought it online. Make sure to bring the invoice with you when you travel. You need to bring it to the JR office once you arrive at your Japan airport destination. From there, they will print out and hand you your JR Pass. Take note of the dates when you plan to start using it.
Enjoy your trip! 🙂
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