Japan Rail Pass
The Japan Rail Pass must be purchased outside Japan, as it is designed exclusively for tourists. This pass gives you unlimited travel on Japan Rail lines and affiliated buses and ferries. You can travel in one of two classes: Green (First Class) and Ordinary (Economy Class) for 7, 14, or 21 days of consecutive travel, beginning from your first day of travel. The Japanese Rail Pass is one of the most economical ways to travel, considering that the 7 day ordinary pass costs the same as one return ticket between Tokyo and Kyoto. The Pass also offers passengers a 10% discount on reservations made locally for hotels within the Japan Rail Hotel Group. You must show your pass upon checking in.
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