There are many websites out there selling the JR Pass, with several of them having very similar names. This leaves many would-be buyers wondering which is the actual official site to buy from, because they all look sort of official with JR Pass in their names. How do you decide which website is the right one to buy from? Continue reading “Where to buy a JR Pass”
With all the options available for transport in Japan, and different methods of paying for them, first-time visitors can be confused about what products they should buy. A frequent question that comes up in the TripAdvisor Japan forum is “should I get a JR Pass or a Suica?” These are two very different products for different uses, and it’s not a case of either/or. Continue reading “Do I need a JR Pass, or Suica?”
This itinerary visits northern Tohoku and southern Hokkaido. There’s a variety of scenic and historic sights, with the added bonus of being generally less busy than Tokyo and Kyoto. I’ve mentioned in a previous post that regional rail passes can be really good value and cost less than a national JR Pass. Continue reading “JR Pass trip idea no 3 – using the JR East Tohoku-South Hokkaido pass”
