Does the Japan Rail Pass cover Narita Express?
The Narita Express – also known as N’EX – is the most convenient Tokyo city transfer from and to Narita International Airport, which hosts most of the overseas flights to Japan. This limited express train service is fast, reliable and punctual, and you can ride it for free with your Japan Rail Pass.
Can Japan Rail Pass be used on Metro?
The Japan Rail Pass and JR Tokyo Wide Pass are valid only on JR trains and the Tokyo Monorail. They cannot be used on subways or any other non-JR train.
Can I cancel my Japan Rail Pass?
Yes, you can cancel your Japan Rail Pass at any moment, as long as it has not been exchanged nor used. Once you have exchanged your Japan Rail Pass, it can no longer be refunded/canceled or altered in any way.
Can I buy Japan Rail Pass in Osaka Airport?
There are two companies who service Kansai Airport station, Nankai and JR. It’s the JR Office that you’ll want to enter. Here the JR Pass can be exchanged and rail tickets can be booked right away. The JR Pass can be exchanged at Kansai Airport between 5:30-23:00.
Where can I exchange Japan Rail Pass?
- Narita Airport Terminal 1. JR East Travel Service Center (View Plaza), 8.15 am-7 pm, every day of the year.
- Narita Airport Terminal 2.
- Haneda Airport International Terminal (Tokyo Monorail)
- Tokyo Station.
- Shinjuku Station.
- Ueno Station.
- Shibuya Station.
- Ikebukuro Station.
Can I use JR pass in Kyoto?
The JR Kansai Area Pass is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign visitors to Japan, providing unlimited travel on local JR trains and buses in the Kansai region around Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe, as well as on the Haruka limited express train to/from Kansai Airport, for one to four days.
How long is train ride from Tokyo to Kyoto?
2 hours and 20 minutes
The most convenient way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto is the Shinkansen bullet train. Via the Nozomi train, the trip from Tokyo to Kyoto takes 2 hours and 20 minutes and costs 14,170 yen (as of July 2020). Shinkansen trains are quiet and shake very little, so you can sit peacefully and relax during your journey.
When can you activate Japan Rail Pass?
After your personal data has been verified, you will be asked to select the activation date of your pass. This can be up to 30 days following the exchange date. After activating your JR Pass, you will be able to use it on all JR trains, buses, and ferry services.